Felix Sandman facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Felix Sandman
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Sandman in 2020
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| Birth name | Karl Felix Wilhelm Sandman |
| Born | 25 October 1998 Värmdö, Stockholm County, Sweden |
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| Labels | TEN |
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Karl Felix Wilhelm Sandman (born on October 25, 1998) is a talented Swedish singer and actor. He became well-known as a member of the boy band FO&O. With FO&O, he released two studio albums: Off the Grid in 2014 and FO&O in 2017. Felix also plays the character Sebastian Fagerman in Quicksand, which was the first Swedish original series made for Netflix. It first came out on April 5, 2019.
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Felix's Music Journey
In 2017, the band FO&O decided to go their separate ways. Felix Sandman then started his own music career as a solo artist.
First Solo Success
His very first solo song was called "Every Single Day." This song was a huge hit and reached number one on the Swedish music charts!
Melodifestivalen and Eurovision
Felix took part in Melodifestivalen 2018, which is a big music competition in Sweden to pick the country's song for Eurovision Song Contest. His song made it to the final round. He ended up finishing in second place, which was a fantastic achievement! Later that year, Felix was chosen to be the spokesperson for Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest 2018. This meant he announced Sweden's points during the show.
Debut Album and Tours
After his success, Felix released his first solo album called Emotions. He then went on his first tour as a solo artist. He even toured with his friend and fellow musician, Benjamin Ingrosso.
Melodifestivalen Return
In 2020, Felix competed in Melodifestivalen 2020 again. His song was titled "Boys with Emotions." He made it to the final once more, finishing in seventh place.
Felix's Acting Career
Besides singing, Felix has also become a successful actor.
Starring in Netflix Shows
In 2018, Felix was cast in a main role for the Netflix crime drama Quicksand. This show was based on a popular novel. It was special because it was the very first original series from Sweden made for Netflix. The show started airing on April 5, 2019.
In 2019, Felix also got a role as Jonas in another Netflix show called Home for Christmas. This was a comedy-drama series from Norway. It was released in December 2019 and was so popular that it got a second season in 2020.
Felix's Music Albums
Felix has released one solo album:
Studio Albums
- Emotions (Released: September 14, 2018)
Felix's Songs
Here are some of the songs Felix has released as a main artist:
As Lead Artist
- "Every Single Day" (2018)
- "Tror du att han bryr sig" (with Benjamin Ingrosso) (2018)
- "Imprint" (2018)
- "Part of Me" (2018)
- "Lovisa" (2018)
- "Miss You Like Crazy" (2019)
- "Something Right" (2019)
- "Happy Thoughts" (with Benjamin Ingrosso) (2019)
- "Middle of Nowhere" (2019)
- "Mood for You" (2019)
- "Boys with Emotions" (2020)
- "Don't Look Back in Anger" (2020)
- "Relations" (featuring Astrid S) (2020)
As Featured Artist
- "Starfish" (Rhys featuring Felix Sandman) (2018)
Tours and Performances
Felix has performed in many cities, both on his own and with other artists.
Headlining Tours
- Klubbturné (2019)
Co-headlining Tours
- Turné 2018 (with Benjamin Ingrosso) (2018–2019)
Movies and TV Shows
Here are some of the movies and TV shows Felix has been in:
- Vi är bäst! (2013)
- Quicksand (Netflix series) (2019)
- Home for Christmas (Netflix series) (2019–2020)
- Sommartider – Filmen om Gyllene Tider (2024)
Awards and Recognitions
Felix Sandman has been recognized for his talent in music.
MTV Europe Music Awards
The MTV Europe Music Awards celebrate music videos from artists around the world.
- 2018: Nominated for Best Swedish Act
Rockbjörnen Awards
Rockbjörnen is a Swedish music award given out by the newspaper Aftonbladet.
- 2018: Won Breakthrough Artist of the Year
- 2018: Nominated for Male Live Artist of the Year
- 2018: Nominated for Swedish Song of the Year ("Every Single Day")
- 2018: Nominated for Best Fans (Felix Sandman Fans)
- 2019: Nominated for Male Live Artist of the Year
- 2019: Nominated for Concert of the Year
- 2019: Nominated for Best Fans (Felix Sandman Fans)
Images for kids
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Sandman in 2020
See also
In Spanish: Felix Sandman para niños
