Loreen facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Loreen
Loreen in February 2023
Background information
Birth name	Lorine Zineb Nora Talhaoui
Born	(1983-10-16) 16 October 1983 (age 41) Stockholm, Sweden
Genres	Dance-pop
Occupations	Singer songwriter
Years active	2004–present
Labels	Warner (2011-2017) BMG (2017) Universal (2020–2024) Promised Land Recordings (2024) Polydor France (2025)

Loreen (born Lorine Zineb Nora Talhaoui on 16 October 1983) is a famous Swedish singer and songwriter. She is best known for winning the Eurovision Song Contest twice for Sweden. She won in 2012 with the song "Euphoria" and again in 2023 with "Tattoo". Loreen is the first woman and only the second person ever to win the contest two times.

Before her big Eurovision wins, Loreen started her music journey on the TV show Idol 2004. She also worked behind the scenes in TV production. Her song "My Heart Is Refusing Me" became a top 10 hit in Sweden in 2011.

Loreen's Early Life

Loreen was born in Åkersberga, Sweden, in 1983. Her parents were immigrants from Morocco. When she was young, Loreen moved to Västerås, which she considers her hometown. She spent most of her teenage years growing up in the Gryta area of the city.

Loreen's Music Career

Starting with Idol (2004–2010)

Loreen first became known to people in Sweden when she joined Idol 2004. She used the name Lorén Talhaoui at the time. She almost didn't make it past the first round, but the judges gave her a special chance. She ended up finishing fourth in the competition.

After Idol, in 2005, Loreen released a song called "The Snake" with a group named Rob'n'Raz. She also hosted a TV show called Lyssna. For a few years, she worked behind the scenes as a producer and director for Swedish reality TV shows.

Eurovision Wins and Heal Album (2011–2013)

Loreen returned to the spotlight in 2011 when she competed in Melodifestivalen 2011 with her song "My Heart Is Refusing Me". This song became a top 10 hit in Sweden.

In 2012, Loreen entered Melodifestivalen 2012 again with the song "Euphoria". She won the competition and went on to represent Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku, Azerbaijan. "Euphoria" won Eurovision with a huge 372 points, receiving votes from almost all countries. It became a massive hit across Europe, even reaching number three on the UK Official Singles Chart.

Loreen performing at Art on Ice 2014 in Stockholm.

Loreen released her first album, Heal, in October 2012. It quickly became number one in Sweden and was certified platinum. To promote her album, Loreen performed on many TV shows across Europe. In 2013, she released a new single called "We Got the Power", which she performed at the opening of the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest.

New Music and Tours (2014–2015)

In 2014, Loreen went on her Tour XIV across Europe. She also worked on new music for her second album. She performed at En Euforisk Jul, a Christmas show in Malmö, Sweden. This show was very popular and earned a lot of money.

Loreen also performed at the Eurovision Song Contest's Greatest Hits concert in London, celebrating 60 years of Eurovision. In March 2015, she released a new single called "Paper Light (Higher)". She also performed at the Life Ball in Vienna, Austria, which is a big charity event supporting people with HIV and AIDS.

Loreen performing at the 2015 Life Ball in Vienna, Austria.

In August 2015, Loreen released "I'm in It with You". Later that year, she released her first song in Swedish, "Under ytan" ("Under the Surface"), which was a cover of a song by Uno Svenningsson.

More Music and Ride Album (2016–2019)

Loreen returned to Melodifestivalen 2017 with the song "Statements". While she didn't win that year, she confirmed that she was working on new music.

Loreen in 2017

In July 2017, Loreen released "Body", which was the first song from her EP (Extended Play). The EP was released in August 2017. Her second album, Ride, was released in November 2017. It included songs like "71 Charger" and "Hate The Way I Love You".

Eurovision Return and Acting (2020–Present)

In 2020, Loreen made a small appearance in the Netflix movie Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. She also joined the Swedish TV show Så mycket bättre, where artists perform their own versions of other artists' songs. In 2021, she released her first self-written Swedish song, "Sötvattentårar". She also appeared in the Netflix film JJ+E as the main character's mother.

Loreen performing "Tattoo" at the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Liverpool

In November 2022, it was announced that Loreen would compete in Melodifestivalen 2023 for the fourth time with the song "Tattoo". She won the competition and went on to represent Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Liverpool. "Tattoo" won the contest with 583 points, giving Sweden its seventh Eurovision win. This made Loreen the first woman and second person to win Eurovision twice!

In October 2023, Loreen released the song "Is It Love". In April 2024, she received the Government's Music Export Prize for helping to spread a positive image of Sweden around the world. In May 2024, she performed a new song called "Forever" at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 Grand Final in Malmö.

In February 2025, Loreen announced a new project called "SAGES" with Icelandic artist Ólafur Arnalds. The double single "In The Sound of Breathing/Opening" was released in March 2025, followed by the "SAGES" EP later that month. In July 2025, Loreen signed with Polydor France. She released the single "Echoes" on July 4, 2025, which was featured in the video game Split Fiction. On July 18, 2025, she released "Pum Pum" with David Guetta and Dimitri Vegas.

Loreen's Activism

Loreen is also known for her work supporting human rights. During the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku, Azerbaijan, she met with local human rights activists. She spoke out, saying that "human rights are violated in Azerbaijan every day."

In July 2012, Loreen performed in Belarus. While there, she met with the wife of a political prisoner and human rights groups. She showed her support for political prisoners and signed a petition to stop the death penalty in the country. Loreen knew there were risks in speaking out, but she felt it was important.

In 2013, Loreen became an ambassador for the Swedish Committee for Afghanistan. She visited Afghanistan to see the construction of a new school. She also became a patron of the World's Children's Prize, which works for children's rights. She has received the Crystal Globe award twice for her dedication to this cause.

In March 2022, Loreen performed at a live fundraising event in Sweden to support Ukraine.

Loreen's Personal Life

Loreen was in a relationship with Daniel Lindström, who also won Idol 2004, from 2004 to 2006. In early 2017, Loreen shared that she is bisexual. In March 2021, she mentioned that she has a boyfriend.

Loreen's Music Albums

• Heal (2012)
• Ride (2017)

Extended Plays (EPs)

• Nude (2017)
• Så mycket bättre 2020 – Tolkningarna (2020)
• SAGES (with Ólafur Arnalds) (2025)

Loreen's Tours and Shows

Headlining Tours

• Tour XIV (2014)
• Summer Tour (2021)
• The Tattoo Tour (2023)
• Tour Life (2025)

Concert Residencies

• En Euforisk Jul (2014)

Loreen's Film and TV Appearances

• Shrek the Third (2007) as Sleeping Beauty (Swedish voice)
• Barbie Mariposa and Her Butterfly Fairy Friends (2008) as Willa (Swedish voice)
• The Smurfs (2011) as Smurfette (Swedish voice)
• Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020)
• JJ+E (2021)
• Över Atlanten [sv] (2022)
• Drag Race Sverige (2023)

Loreen's Awards and Nominations

Loreen's victory in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku

See also

In Spanish: Loreen (cantante) para niños