Benjamin Ingrosso facts for kids
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Benjamin Ingrosso
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Benjamin Daniele Wahlgren Ingrosso
14 September 1997 Danderyd, Sweden
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Benjamin Ingrosso, born on September 14, 1997, is a famous Swedish singer, songwriter, and music producer. When he was a child, he starred in many musicals. In 2006, he won a junior music contest called Lilla Melodifestivalen with his song "Hej Sofia". Later, he won the TV dance show Let's Dance 2014.
He also competed in Melodifestivalen twice, in 2017 and 2018. In 2018, he won and got to represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 with his song "Dance You Off". Benjamin has released five studio albums and even has his own TV show called Benjamin's on TV4.
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About Benjamin's Early Life
Benjamin Ingrosso was born in Danderyd, Sweden. His mother, Pernilla Wahlgren, is a singer and actress. His father, Emilio Ingrosso, used to be a dancer and now owns restaurants. Benjamin has an older brother, Oliver Ingrosso, and an older sister, Bianca Wahlgren Ingrosso. He also has a younger half-brother named Theodor.
His family is full of talented people! His grandparents, Hans Wahlgren and Christina Schollin, are actors. His uncles, Niclas Wahlgren and Linus Wahlgren, are also actors. He is even a cousin of Sebastian Ingrosso, a member of the famous music group Swedish House Mafia. Benjamin's family has roots in both Italy and Sweden. He taught himself how to play the piano and guitar.
Benjamin's Music and Acting Career
2006–2013: Early Singing and Acting Days
Benjamin started acting in musicals and plays when he was young, like Nils Karlsson Pyssling. In 2006, he won Lilla Melodifestivalen with his song "Hej Sofia". This win meant he got to represent Sweden in MGP Nordic 2006 in Stockholm, where he finished in fourth place.
In 2007, he released a song called "Jag är en astronaut". This song was originally recorded by his uncle, Linus Wahlgren, in 1985. Benjamin's version became very popular, reaching number 2 on the Swedish music charts. That same year, he performed at Allsång på Skansen with his mother and joined the Diggiloo tour. From 2008 to 2009, Benjamin acted in the musical Hujeda mej vá många sånger. In 2009, he and his mother performed a mix of The Jackson 5 songs, translated into Swedish. He also played Rasmus in the play Rasmus på luffen with Markoolio.
In 2011, Benjamin played the role of lillebror in the play Karlsson på taket flyger igen in Stockholm. By February 2014, he decided to stop acting in musicals to focus completely on making music and writing songs. In October 2016, he released his first music single called "Fall in Love". He performed this song on the TV show Nyhetsmorgon. He also signed a music deal with TEN Music Group.
2014–2017: Dancing and Melodifestivalen
In 2014, Benjamin won the Swedish TV show Let's Dance 2014, where celebrities dance with professional partners. His dancing partner was Sigrid Bernson. Since 2016, he has also been part of his mother Pernilla Wahlgren's TV show Wahlgrens värld, which you can watch on Kanal 5 and MAX.
Benjamin competed in Melodifestivalen 2017 with his song "Good Lovin'", which he helped write. He made it to the final and finished in fifth place.
2018–2019: Eurovision Success and First Album
Benjamin tried for Melodifestivalen again in Melodifestivalen 2018 with the song "Dance You Off". He wrote this song with Louis Schoorl and K Nita. He won the competition and got to represent Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 in Lisbon, Portugal. He performed in the second semi-final and qualified for the grand final. In the final, he finished in seventh place. He received the highest score (12 points) from the juries of eight different countries. During his performance, Benjamin wore a black leather jacket, black jeans, and white trainers. The stage lights changed colors with the beat of his music.
On September 28, 2018, Benjamin released his first album, called Identification.
2020–Present: New Albums and Tours
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Benjamin was part of the eleventh season of the Swedish TV show Så mycket bättre. In this show, different Swedish artists perform each other's songs. Other artists on the show included Loreen and Tove Styrke. On January 15, 2021, he released his second album, En gång i tiden. This album was special because all the songs were in Swedish. Benjamin shared on social media that he missed singing in Swedish and that his love for Swedish pop music inspired the album. The second part of this album, En gång i tiden (del 2), came out on April 16.
His fourth album, and second English-language album, Playlist, was released on June 17, 2022.
In late 2023, Benjamin announced his "Better Days Tour," with concerts in Sweden and other parts of Europe. In May 2024, he performed a mix of his songs, "Look Who's Laughing Now", "Kite", and "Honey Boy", during the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmö. On October 25, 2024, Benjamin's fifth album, Pink Velvet Theatre, was released. This album quickly became number one on the charts in Sweden.
Benjamin's Discography
Studio Albums
- Identification (2018)
- En gång i tiden (del 1) (2021)
- En gång i tiden (del 2) (2021)
- Playlist (2022)
- Pink Velvet Theatre (2024)
Live Albums
- Benjamin's - Låtarna (2022)
- Live at Konserthuset Stockholm (with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra) (2022)
- Allt det vackra (Live from Dalhalla) (2023)
Tours Benjamin Has Been On
- Turné 2018 (with Felix Sandman) (2018–2019)
- Klubbturné (2019)
- Scandinavian Tour (2019)
- Allt Det Vackra (2023)
- Better Days Tour (2024) - his first tour with shows outside of the Nordic countries
- Pink Velvet Theatre Tour (2025) - his first North American tour
Theatre Roles
- Nils Karlsson Pyssling
- Hujeda mej vá många sånger (2008–2009)
- Karlsson på taket flyger igen (2011)
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2014 | Big Hero 6 | Hiro Hamada | Voice role in Swedish version |
| 2021–present | Benjamin's | Presenter | His own TV show |
Awards and Nominations
Gaygalan Awards
The Gaygalan is an award given out by the QX magazine in Sweden since 1999.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2019 | "Dance You Off" | Song of the Year | Nominated |
MTV Europe Music Awards
The MTV Europe Music Awards started in 1994 by MTV Europe to celebrate music videos from artists around the world.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2018 | Himself | Best Swedish Act | Nominated |
Rockbjörnen Awards
Rockbjörnen is a music award in Sweden given out every year by the newspaper Aftonbladet. It started in 1979 and focuses on pop and rock music.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2018 | Himself | Male Live Artist of the Year | Won | |
| "Dance You Off" | Swedish Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
| 2019 | Himself | Male Live Artist of the Year | Won | |
| Concert of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Benjamin Ingrosso Fans | Best Fans | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Benjamin Ingrosso para niños
