Helly Luv facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Helly Luv
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Helen Abdulla
16 November 1988 Urmia, West Azerbaijan, Iran
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| Nationality | Kurdish |
| Citizenship | Finnish |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
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Helen Abdulla (known as Helly Luv) is a talented Kurdish singer, dancer, and actress. She was born on November 16, 1988. Helly Luv became famous by sharing her singing videos online, especially on websites like Myspace and YouTube.
Since then, Helly Luv has appeared in movies and music videos. She has also released her own songs. Her song "Risk It All" in 2013 made her very popular. She later signed with G2 Music Group. In 2014, she acted in her first big movie, Mardan.
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Helly Luv's Early Life
Helly Luv was born into a Kurdish family in Urmia, Iran. This was during a time of conflict in the region. Her family had to leave their home in Dohuk, Iraqi Kurdistan, for safety. They first went to Iran, where Helly was born, and then to Turkey.
Eventually, Helly Luv and her family were allowed to become citizens of Finland. They were among the first Kurdish families to live there. Helly became interested in singing when she joined a neighborhood choir. She also learned to play the piano and took drama classes. She loved performing in school, showing off her singing and dancing skills. Dancing became her main focus. She even competed in dance championships in Europe. Soon, she signed a contract with Nike Women in Finland.
Her Music Career
In 2006, Helly Luv moved to Los Angeles, California, in the United States. She went there to follow her dream of becoming a star. Just before she planned to return to Finland, she got a message on Myspace. It was from Grammy-winning music producer Los Da Mystro. He wanted to sign her to his company. This deal gave her the chance to work with famous singer-songwriter The-Dream.
In late 2013, Helly Luv signed a music deal with Gawain "G2" Bracy II and G2 Music Group. This group released "Risk It All," her first song from her album. The song was exciting and inspiring. It mixed Latin and Middle Eastern music styles with pop. "Risk It All" quickly became popular in Finland. It reached the top three on iTunes in its first week. It even competed with Rihanna's song "Diamonds".
In 2014, Helly Luv acted in the international movie Mardan. She played the main character, Leila. Later that year, she went to the Toronto International Film Festival. She was the first Kurdish actress to attend this big event.
In 2015, Helly Luv filmed the music video for her song "Revolution." She shot it in a village near Mosul. This area was close to where Kurdish forces were fighting a dangerous group. In the video, she bravely painted the word "Revolution" on a tank shell. She then moved towards the front lines, just a few kilometers away.
Helping Others
Charity Work
In 2014, Helly Luv started her own charity, called Luv House. This organization helps people and animals in need across Kurdistan. On January 22, 2014, Helly Luv and other groups worked together. They helped close down a very bad zoo in Kurdistan. It was known as the second-worst zoo in the world.
Helly Luv and the other organizations moved the animals to a new, better zoo in Erbil. Erbil is the capital of the Kurdistan region. On July 6, 2014, Helly Luv visited the peshmerga headquarters. This was in the city of Duhok, Iraq, near Mosul. She brought food and water to the peshmerga troops who were protecting the area.
Helly Luv's Singles
- "Risk It All" (2013)
- "Revolution" (2015)
- "Bad Kitty (Down on the Floor)" (2012)
- "GUNS & ROSES" (2018) with Ardian Bujupi
- "Boy-bye" (2019)
- "Min Tu Navey" (2020)
- "Mshtaglk" (2021) as featured artist
- "Kurdish Barbie" (2022)
- "Go Go Ale Ale (World Cup Song)" (2022)
- "Yalla Habibi" (2023)
Her Movies
- Mardan (2014)
- Flag Without A Country (2015)
See also
In Spanish: Helly Luv para niños
