Björgvin Halldórsson facts for kids
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Björgvin Halldórsson
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Birth name | Björgvin Helgi Halldórsson |
Also known as | Bo Halldórsson |
Born | Hafnarfjörður, Iceland |
16 April 1951
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Björgvin Helgi Halldórsson is a famous pop singer from Hafnarfjörður, Iceland. He is also known as Bo Halldórsson or Bo Hall. Björgvin was born on April 16, 1951.
He became well-known when he represented Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1995. He sang the song Núna, which means "Now" in English. He finished in 15th place in the contest. Björgvin has performed with other artists, like Sigrún Hjálmtýsdóttir, and has released many solo albums. He has also appeared on several TV shows.
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Life and Family
Björgvin Halldórsson was born in 1951. His daughter, Svala, is also a pop singer. She followed in her father's footsteps and represented Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017.
Music Career
Björgvin has had a long and successful career in music. He has released many albums over the years, starting in the late 1960s. His music often includes popular songs and Christmas albums.
Albums
Some of his albums include:
- Þó líði ár og öld (1969)
- Ég syng fyrir þig (1978)
- Jólagestir (1987) - This is one of his popular Christmas albums.
- Núna (1995) - This album features his Eurovision song.
- Duet (2003) - He has released several duet albums with other singers.
- Jólagestir 4 (2007)
Singles
He has also released many single songs, including:
- "Núna" (1995) - His famous Eurovision song.
- "Ást er æði" (2013)
- "Kæri vinur" (2014) - A duet with Jón Jónsson.
See also
In Spanish: Björgvin Halldórsson para niños