Selma Björnsdóttir facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Selma
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Selma performing in 2010
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| Birth name | Selma Björnsdóttir |
| Born | 13 June 1974 Reykjavík, Iceland |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1996–present |
Selma Björnsdóttir, born on June 13, 1974, is a talented singer and actress from Reykjavík, Iceland. She is often known simply as Selma. Many people around the world know her because she represented Iceland in the famous Eurovision Song Contest twice. She competed in 1999 and again in 2005.
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Selma's Amazing Career
Selma has had a very interesting career, from acting in children's plays to singing on big international stages.
Early Acting: LazyTown Connection
In 1996, Selma played a character named Solla Stirða in an Icelandic play called Áfram Latibær!. This character was very important because she later became Stephanie in the popular children's TV show LazyTown. Selma also helped create the dances for some LazyTown episodes.
Eurovision Song Contest Journeys
Selma is most famous for her two appearances in the Eurovision Song Contest. This is a huge music competition where countries from Europe and beyond compete.
Eurovision 1999: A Close Call
Selma first went to Eurovision in 1999, which was held in Jerusalem. Her song was called "All Out of Luck". Many people thought she would win! During the voting, Selma was in the lead for a while. However, Charlotte Nilsson from Sweden slowly caught up. In the end, Selma finished in second place. This was Iceland's best result in the contest at that time, and it was matched again in 2009 by another singer, Yohanna.
Eurovision 2005: A Different Outcome
Selma was chosen to represent Iceland again in 2005, this time in Kyiv, Ukraine. Her song was "If I Had Your Love". Even though she was a favorite to win again, her song did not make it to the final round. This was a surprising result for Iceland at the time.
Eurovision Gala Performances
Selma also performed at a special Eurovision Gala concert during Europride 2005 in Oslo. She sang both of her Eurovision songs there. Many other famous singers from Eurovision were also at this event.
Other Talents: Voice Acting and TV Judge
Besides singing, Selma is also a talented voice actress. She has lent her voice to several Disney princesses in the Icelandic versions of their movies. Some of these characters include Belle, Tiana, and Giselle. In 2009, Selma became a judge on Idol Stjörnuleit, which is the Icelandic version of the popular TV show Pop Idol.
See also
In Spanish: Selma Björnsdóttir para niños
- Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest
- Europride
