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Rebecca Simonsson
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Rebecca Simonsson (2014)
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| Birth name | Rebecca Stella Simonsson |
| Born | 29 September 1985 |
| Origin | Borås, Sweden |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, glamour model, designer, blogger, tv-host |
Rebecca Stella Simonsson was born on September 29, 1985. She is a talented Swedish singer, fashion designer, and TV host. Rebecca is also known as a blogger and a former glamour model.
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About Rebecca Stella
Rebecca grew up in Viskafors, a small town near Borås, Sweden. Today, she lives in Los Angeles, USA. Her father is from Syriac-Lebanese background, and her mother is Greek. Rebecca also has a younger brother.
Rebecca's Music Journey
Rebecca's career took off when she joined the Euro disco music group called Sunblock. This group had three Swedish glamour models as its main focus. Sunblock also had two male producers who created their music.
Sunblock's Hit Songs
Sunblock became famous for their dance hits. They had three popular songs:
- "I'll Be Ready", which was the theme song from the TV show Baywatch.
- "First Time", originally sung by Robin Beck.
- "Baby Baby", a hit song by Corona.
The group toured many parts of the world for about a year and a half. Sunblock even reached the Top 10 in the British music charts. They were also nominated for a Swedish Grammis award in the club music category.
Solo Music Career
In 2010, Rebecca released her first song as a solo artist. It was called "Swag in a Bag" and she used the name Rebecca Stella. Two years later, in 2012, she released her second single, "Give Me that O". This song was released with Ultra Records.
Rebecca's Fashion Work
Rebecca Stella has also made a name for herself in the fashion world. She has created two fashion collections. One collection was for the popular clothing website Nelly.com. This line was called "Rebecca Stella for Nelly". She also designed a collection for the store Solo.
Fashion Awards and Recognition
Rebecca has received several awards and honors for her style. The magazine S named her the "Best dressed Swedish woman". She was also nominated for "Fashionista of the year" by magazines like Chic and Veckorevyn. In 2013, she won the "most chic fashionista award" at the Chic magazine Gala.
Rebecca on TV
Rebecca Stella has hosted many TV shows. She hosted the "After the show discussions" for several TV3 programs. These included the first season of the Swedish version of Project Runway. She also hosted Paradise Hotel (Paradise Hotel: Eftersnack) in 2013.
Other TV Appearances
Rebecca has appeared on other TV shows too. These include Vakna med The Voice, Stylisterna, and Extra! Extra!. She was also a guest on the show Hannah & Amanda.
In 2012, a web-based reality show was made about Rebecca's life. This show was created by Pocketfilm, a company owned by Kristian Luuk. Rebecca also appeared in a film about famous club-goers in Stockholm. This film was part of an art display called 150 Years of Club Kids.
In 2015, Rebecca took part in the TV show Let's Dance 2015. She was the first celebrity dancer to be voted off the show.
