Lenna Kuurmaa facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lenna Kuurmaa
Kuurmaa in 2012
Background information
Also known as	Lenna
Born	(1985-09-26) 26 September 1985 (age 39) Tallinn, Estonia
Genres	Pop, rock
Occupation(s)	Singing-songwriting, acting
Instruments	Vocals, guitar
Labels	Mortimer Snerd & Frontiers Records
Associated acts	Vanilla Ninja

Lenna Kuurmaa, born on September 26, 1985, is a talented singer, songwriter, and actress from Estonia. She became well-known as a member of the girl group Vanilla Ninja. After the group took a break in 2009, Lenna started her own music career as a solo artist. She also formed a band called "Lenna," which released its first album, Lenna, in June 2010.

Lenna's Music Journey

Lenna Kuurmaa began her musical journey at a young age. From 1990 to 2002, she was part of the ETV Lasteekraani Muusikastuudio, which is a music studio for children at Estonian Television. She performed with the choir at many international festivals in countries like Italy, the Netherlands, and the USA.

Lenna also studied violin at the Tallinn Music School from 2000 to 2006. She received special training for her singing voice between 1997 and 2002. In 2002, she joined a TV singing competition called Fizz Superstar and made it to the quarter-finals.

In the same year, Lenna and three other girls formed the rock band Vanilla Ninja. After Vanilla Ninja took a break in 2009, Lenna started her solo music career using the artist name Lenna. In June 2010, she released her first solo album, also called Lenna. All the songs on this album were written and produced by Vaiko Eplik, who also owns the record label Mortimer Snerd. Lenna's band also performed at the 2010 Shanghai EXPO, a big international event.

Lenna and the Eurovision Song Contest

Lenna Kuurmaa has often taken part in the Eurovision Song Contest, which is a huge international music competition, and its national try-out shows. Here's how she did:

• In 2003, with Vanilla Ninja, their song "Club Kung-Fu" was placed last by an international jury in the Estonian try-out, Eurolaul. However, many people really liked the song.
• In 2005, she represented Switzerland with Vanilla Ninja at the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 in Kyiv. Their song was "Cool Vibes", and they finished in 8th place.
• In 2007, Vanilla Ninja tried again in Eurolaul 2007 with "Birds of Peace" and came in fourth.
• In 2010, Lenna competed as a solo artist in the Estonian national contest Eesti Laul 2010. Her song "Rapunzel," which she co-arranged with Vaiko Eplik, finished second.
• In 2012, Lenna returned to Eesti Laul 2012 with the song "Mina jään" and also finished second.
• In 2014, Lenna participated in Eesti Laul again with "Supernoova," finishing fourth.
• In 2017, Lenna competed in Eesti Laul once more. Her song "Slingshot" placed eighth.

Lenna's Acting Roles

Besides singing, Lenna Kuurmaa is also an actress.

• In 2007, she played Maya, a main role, in the Estonian film Kuhu põgenevad hinged (which means Where Souls Go).
• She also played Angela in the Estonian TV show Kodu keset linna in 2007.
• Since 2008, Lenna has been a guest actress in the Theatre NO99 play Pericles.
• In 2010, she got a role as an investigator for the Estonian Security Police in the crime-drama TV series Kelgukoerad. Lenna has said she doesn't plan to study acting professionally.

• In 2012, she appeared in the Finnish movie Vuosaari, which is named after a district in Helsinki.
• In the same year, she played Pille in the drama Üksik saar, directed by Peeter Simm.
• From 2012 to 2014, she played Anne in the comedy series Tupiktänava mehed on Kanal 2.
• In 2017, Kuurmaa started playing Ramilda Martin in the Estonian TV3 crime-comedy series Kättemaksukontor.

Other Activities and Projects

Lenna Kuurmaa performing at the Raadio 2 Hit of the Year award gala in 2007

Lenna Kuurmaa has also worked in television and radio.

• In 2006, she hosted the song contest Laulukarussell.
• Since 2007, she has hosted shows on the Sky Plus radio station.
• Lenna is a member of the Estonian Performers' Association (EEL) and the Estonian Authors' Society (EAÜ), which help protect the rights of artists and writers.
• She has been involved in musical theater shows like Kuningas ja mina (The King and I) and Helisev muusika (The Sound of Music).
• In 2007, listeners of Raadio 2 chose Lenna to be a singer in the Unistuste Bänd (which means Dream Band). This was a special group of popular Estonian musicians who performed together just once at the Raadio 2 Hit of the Year award show.

• In 2010, she took part in the TV3 series "Laulud tähtedega" with Artur Talvik.
• In 2015, she participated in the Estonian version of the TV show Stars in Their Eyes, where people dress up and sing like famous musicians.

Lenna's Music Albums

Lenna's Singles

As a Lead Artist

As a Featured Artist

Other Songs

• "Saatus naerdes homse toob/Think idly"
• "Loomeinimesed"
• "Like a kid"
• "Mine tee tööd"
• "Vara" (with Slide-Fifty)
• "Rada" (with Mikk Saar)
• "Sinuni" (with Ott Lepland)
• "Kallim kullast (with Koit Toome)
• "Eesti, Eesti, Eesti"
• "Falling Star"
• Taevatähtedest Tee (with Ivo Linna and Supernova)

See also

In Spanish: Lenna Kuurmaa para niños