Quick Info
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter |
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| Nationality | Swedish |
| Date of Birth | 16/12/1997 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | Solna, Stockholm, Sweden |
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Swedish pop singer who rose to prominence in 2008 after winning the second season of Talang, the Swedish version of Got Talent, at age 10. Known for crafting R&B- and club-influenced dance pop influenced by artists like Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Robyn. Her international breakthrough came with the 2017 album 'So Good' featuring hits like 'Lush Life' and 'Never Forget You'. She has released five studio albums and is recognized as a vocal feminist and activist. |
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| Notable Achievements | Won Talang 2008; multiple Grammy nominations (Grammis); MTV EMA awards; multi-platinum certifications worldwide |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Gubbängsskolan | |
| Royal Swedish Ballet School | |
| Kulturama (art-focused secondary school in Stockholm) |
Personal Life
| Activism | Vocal feminist and activist |
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Family
| Mother | Agnetha Larsson (nursing assistant) |
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| Sister | Hanna Larsson (younger sister, singer in band Lennix) |
| Father | Anders Larsson (officer) |
Career
| Career Start | 2008 - Won Talang at age 10 with cover of 'My Heart Will Go On' |
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| Hit Singles |
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| Musical Influences | Beyoncé, Rihanna, Robyn, Carola Häggkvist, Whitney Houston |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/zaralarsson/ | |
| https://twitter.com/zaralarsson | |
| TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@zaralarsson |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Won 500,000 kronor as prize for winning Talang 2008 | |
| 2. Debut single 'My Heart Will Go On' charted for six consecutive weeks on Swedish Singles Chart, peaking at number 7 | |
| 3. Faced early career setbacks including unsuccessful Los Angeles meetings with major record labels due to her young age | |
| 4. Her debut EP 'Uncover' was certified 6x platinum in Sweden | |
| 5. Founded personal record label Sommer House in June 2022, taking ownership of her music catalog | |
| 6. Opened for British singer Cher Lloyd's I Wish Tour | |
| 7. Survived a life-threatening birth complication caused by a nuchal cord resulting in oxygen deprivation |