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Nadia Hasnaoui
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Nadia Hasnaoui in July, 2016
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| Born | 10 June 1963 |
| Nationality | Norwegian (formerly Moroccan) |
| Occupation | Journalist, television presenter and former dancer |
| Years active | 1980s–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Kim Haugen (m. 1991)
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| Children | 3 |
| Family | Ragnar Frisch (grandfather) |
Nadia Hasnaoui (Arabic: نادية حسناوي; born on June 10, 1963) is a well-known television presenter from Norway. She was born in Morocco and has hosted many popular shows.
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About Nadia Hasnaoui
Nadia Hasnaoui was born in Morocco. Her mother was Norwegian, and her father was Moroccan. Her grandfather, Ragnar Frisch, was a famous economist who won the Nobel Prize.
When Nadia was four years old, her parents divorced. She then moved to Norway with her mother. In Oslo, she went to a French school. At 18, she became a Norwegian citizen. In 1991, she married the actor Kim Haugen.
Nadia's Career Journey
In the 1980s, Nadia worked as a dancer. Later, she joined the TV channel TV2 in 1993. She hosted shows like God morgen, Norge (Good Morning, Norway) and Jakten på det gode liv (The Hunt for the Good Life). In 2003, she even had a show named Hasnaoui. She thought it was funny, like a Norwegian child in Morocco having a show called "Olsen"!
In 2004, Nadia moved to the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK). There, she hosted shows such as Kvitt eller dobbelt (Double or Nothing). She is also known for hosting many shows related to the Eurovision Song Contest. Nadia can speak several languages, including English, French, Italian, and Norwegian.
Nadia and Eurovision
Nadia Hasnaoui is very well-known for her work with the Eurovision Song Contest.
Early Eurovision Work
Her connection with Eurovision began in 1992. She provided the radio commentary for the Eurovision Song Contest 1992 for NRK.
In 2004, Nadia hosted the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2004. This event took place in Lillehammer, Norway. She has also hosted other music festivals in Norway, like Melodi Grand Prix Junior.
In 2005, Nadia was a commentator for a special show. It celebrated the 50th anniversary of Eurovision. She worked alongside the famous Norwegian artist Jahn Teigen.
Hosting the Main Contest
Nadia Hasnaoui was one of the main hosts for the Eurovision Song Contest 2010. She hosted it in Bærum, Norway, in May 2010. Her co-hosts were Haddy Jatou N'jie and Erik Solbakken.
After hosting, she continued to be involved. She announced Norway's votes for the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 and Eurovision Song Contest 2012 contests.
See also
In Spanish: Nadia Hasnaoui para niños
