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| name = Robin Bengtsson |
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| image = Robin Bengtsson |
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| genre = [[Pop music|Pop]] |
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| occupation = Singer |
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| label = Reeflake Records |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Bengtsson was born in [[Svenljunga]]. He finished third behind winner [[Kevin Borg]] and runner-up [[Alice Svensson]] in ''[[Idol 2008]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/idol/article19933843.ab|title=Robin Bengtsson kom trea i Idol 2008 |
Bengtsson was born in [[Svenljunga]]. He finished third behind winner [[Kevin Borg]] and runner-up [[Alice Svensson]] in ''[[Idol 2008]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/idol/article19933843.ab|title=Robin Bengtsson kom trea i Idol 2008 – nu gör han comeback som B. Robin|date=28 November 2014 |access-date=12 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170506045443/http://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/idol/article19933843.ab|archive-date=6 May 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> In mid-2009, he was signed by Merion Music label<ref>[http://www.musiknyheter.nu/robin-bengtsson-skriver-kontrakt-med-merion-music_20090713.html Musiknyheter: Robin Bengtsson skriver kontrakt med Merion Music] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724190906/http://www.musiknyheter.nu/robin-bengtsson-skriver-kontrakt-med-merion-music_20090713.html |date=24 July 2011 }} (in Swedish)</ref> releasing the single "Another Lover's Gone". Bengtsson was also a guest of [[Katrin Zytomierska]]'s programs ''Idol 2008: Eftersnack'' and [[ZTV (Sweden)|ZTV]] program ''Sexuellt''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metro.se/artikel/katrin-ska-g%C3%B6ra-robin-b-till-stj%C3%A4rna-xr|title=Katrin ska göra Robin B till stjärna|publisher=Metro|access-date=12 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819153956/https://www.metro.se/artikel/katrin-ska-g%C3%B6ra-robin-b-till-stj%C3%A4rna-xr|archive-date=19 August 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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In 2010, Bengtsson took part in the charity song "Wake Up World" for "Hjälp Haiti" with Karl Martindahl and Daniel "The Moniker" Karlsson and also performed the song "Long Long Night" with [[Kim Fransson]] (known from the TV reality program ''[[Made in Sweden (TV program)|Made in Sweden]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.karlmartindahl.se/project/wake-world-karl-martindahl-daniel-karlsson-robin-bengtsson-live-tv4-nyhetsmorgon/|title=Wake up world – Karl Martindahl, Daniel Karlsson & Robin Bengtsson (Live TV4 nyhetsmorgon) – Karl Martindahl|publisher=karlmartindahl.se|access-date=12 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819062737/http://www.karlmartindahl.se/project/wake-world-karl-martindahl-daniel-karlsson-robin-bengtsson-live-tv4-nyhetsmorgon/|archive-date=19 August 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2010, Robin Bengtsson participated in the Swedish/Scandinavian version of ''Wipeout'', reaching the final round and finishing second.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bt.se/noje/idol-robin-i-kvallens-wipeout/|title=Idol-Robin i kvällens Wipeout:- Borås Tidning|first=Cecilia|last=Köljing|date=4 April 2010|access-date=12 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161215224429/http://www.bt.se/noje/idol-robin-i-kvallens-wipeout/|archive-date=15 December 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> He participated in [[Melodifestivalen 2016]] with the song "[[Constellation Prize (Robin Bengtsson song)|Constellation Prize]]" and placed fifth.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=frans_wins_melodifestivalen_in_sweden|title=Frans wins Melodifestivalen in Sweden|publisher=EBU|last=Escudero|first=Victor M.|date=12 March 2016|access-date=12 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160315032335/http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=frans_wins_melodifestivalen_in_sweden|archive-date=15 March 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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Bengtsson came back in [[Melodifestivalen 2017]] with the song "[[I Can't Go On]]" and won the competition. He represented Sweden in the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2017]] in Kyiv.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=sweden_robin_bengtsson_wins_melodifestivalen|title=Sweden:Robin Bengtsson wins Melodifestivalen!|publisher=Eurovision Song Contest|date=11 March 2017|access-date=11 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170313112242/http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=sweden_robin_bengtsson_wins_melodifestivalen|archive-date=13 March 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://metro.co.uk/2017/03/11/robin-for-sweden-but-flagship-eurovision-selection-show-faces-a-challenge-6504244/|title=Sweden sends Robin Bengtsson to Kiev|first=Benny Royston for|last=Metro.co.uk|date=11 March 2017|work=Metro|location=UK|access-date=12 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170311231352/http://metro.co.uk/2017/03/11/robin-for-sweden-but-flagship-eurovision-selection-show-faces-a-challenge-6504244/|archive-date=11 March 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> He performed in the first semi-final on 9 May, and qualified for the final.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.svd.se/robin-bengtsson-till-final-i-eurovision|title=Robin Bengtsson till final i Eurovision|last=TT|date=n.d.|work=[[Svenska Dagbladet]]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170510150608/https://www.svd.se/robin-bengtsson-till-final-i-eurovision|archive-date=10 May 2017|access-date=11 May 2017}}</ref> In the final, he placed fifth. |
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He participated as a celebrity dancer in [[Let's Dance 2019]], which was broadcast on [[TV4 (Sweden)|TV4]].<ref>[https://www.tv4.se/lets-dance Let's Dance 2019 deltagare] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190322200821/https://www.tv4.se/lets-dance |date= |
He participated as a celebrity dancer in ''[[Let's Dance 2019]]'', which was broadcast on [[TV4 (Sweden)|TV4]].<ref>[https://www.tv4.se/lets-dance Let's Dance 2019 deltagare] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190322200821/https://www.tv4.se/lets-dance |date=22 March 2019}} tv4.se Retrieved 4 March 2019</ref> Bengtsson's partner in the competition was [[Sigrid Bernson]]. The pair placed fifth overall. |
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Bengtsson took part in [[Melodifestivalen 2020]] with the song "[[Take a Chance (Robin Bengtsson song)|Take a Chance]]".<ref name="auto1">[https://eurovision.tv/story/sweden-national-selection-melodifestivalen-2020 Robin Bengtsson and The Mamas to Melodifestivalen final] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200202164405/https://eurovision.tv/story/sweden-national-selection-melodifestivalen-2020 |date=2 February 2020 }} Eurovision Song Contest.tv Retrieved 2 February 2020</ref> He participated in the first semi-final of the competition, which took place in [[Linköping]] on 1 February. Bengtsson qualified directly for the final in [[Stockholm]], which took place on 7 March.<ref name="auto1"/> He finished in eighth place, scoring a total of 63 points.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/melodifestivalen/a/K39LxE/the-mamas-vinner-melodifestivalen-2020|title=The Mamas vinner Melodifestivalen 2020|last1=Thornéus|first1=Ebba|last2=Demirian|first2=Natalie|date=7 March 2020|website=[[Aftonbladet]]|language=sv|access-date=8 March 2020|last3=Ek|first3=Torbjörn}}</ref> |
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He returned to Melodifestivalen in [[Melodifestivalen 2022|2022]] with the song "[[Innocent_Love_(Robin_Bengtsson_song)|Innocent Love]]". He came second in the first round on 5 February 2022, qualifying directly to the final. At the final on 12 March 2022, he finished in eleventh place with 34 points. The song went to #10 on the [[Sverigetopplistan|Swedish charts]]. |
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On 8 April 2023, Bengtsson was a special guest celebrity in the episode ''Drömsystrar'' of the Swedish language reality television series ''[[Drag Race Sverige]]'' broadcast on [[SVT1]] and [[SVT Play]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 9, 2023 |title=Drag Race Sverige: Drömsystrar, Icona Pop & Mellostjärnans mystiska makeover |url=https://www.qx.se/noje/filmtvmusik/245767/drag-race-sverige-dromsystrar-icona-pop-mellostjarnans-mystiska-makeover/ |access-date=2023-04-12 |website=www.qx.se |language=Swedish}}</ref> |
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==Discography== |
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Revision as of 05:05, 28 April 2024
Robin Bengtsson | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Hans Robin Gustav Bengtsson |
Born | Svenljunga, Sweden | 27 April 1990
Genres | Pop |
Occupation | Singer |
Years active | 2008–present |
Labels | Reeflake Records |
Robin Bengtsson (born 27 April 1990) is a Swedish pop singer who took part in Swedish Idol 2008. He represented Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv, Ukraine with the song "I Can't Go On" finishing in 5th place.
Career
Bengtsson was born in Svenljunga. He finished third behind winner Kevin Borg and runner-up Alice Svensson in Idol 2008.[1] In mid-2009, he was signed by Merion Music label[2] releasing the single "Another Lover's Gone". Bengtsson was also a guest of Katrin Zytomierska's programs Idol 2008: Eftersnack and ZTV program Sexuellt.[3]
In 2010, Bengtsson took part in the charity song "Wake Up World" for "Hjälp Haiti" with Karl Martindahl and Daniel "The Moniker" Karlsson and also performed the song "Long Long Night" with Kim Fransson (known from the TV reality program Made in Sweden.[4] In 2010, Robin Bengtsson participated in the Swedish/Scandinavian version of Wipeout, reaching the final round and finishing second.[5] He participated in Melodifestivalen 2016 with the song "Constellation Prize" and placed fifth.[6]
Bengtsson came back in Melodifestivalen 2017 with the song "I Can't Go On" and won the competition. He represented Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv.[7][8] He performed in the first semi-final on 9 May, and qualified for the final.[9] In the final, he placed fifth.
He participated as a celebrity dancer in Let's Dance 2019, which was broadcast on TV4.[10] Bengtsson's partner in the competition was Sigrid Bernson. The pair placed fifth overall.
Bengtsson took part in Melodifestivalen 2020 with the song "Take a Chance".[11] He participated in the first semi-final of the competition, which took place in Linköping on 1 February. Bengtsson qualified directly for the final in Stockholm, which took place on 7 March.[11] He finished in eighth place, scoring a total of 63 points.[12]
He returned to Melodifestivalen in 2022 with the song "Innocent Love". He came second in the first round on 5 February 2022, qualifying directly to the final. At the final on 12 March 2022, he finished in eleventh place with 34 points. The song went to #10 on the Swedish charts.
On 8 April 2023, Bengtsson was a special guest celebrity in the episode Drömsystrar of the Swedish language reality television series Drag Race Sverige broadcast on SVT1 and SVT Play.[13]
Discography
References
- ^ "Robin Bengtsson kom trea i Idol 2008 – nu gör han comeback som B. Robin". 28 November 2014. Archived from the original on 6 May 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
- ^ Musiknyheter: Robin Bengtsson skriver kontrakt med Merion Music Archived 24 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine (in Swedish)
- ^ "Katrin ska göra Robin B till stjärna". Metro. Archived from the original on 19 August 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
- ^ "Wake up world – Karl Martindahl, Daniel Karlsson & Robin Bengtsson (Live TV4 nyhetsmorgon) – Karl Martindahl". karlmartindahl.se. Archived from the original on 19 August 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
- ^ Köljing, Cecilia (4 April 2010). "Idol-Robin i kvällens Wipeout:- Borås Tidning". Archived from the original on 15 December 2016. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
- ^ Escudero, Victor M. (12 March 2016). "Frans wins Melodifestivalen in Sweden". EBU. Archived from the original on 15 March 2016. Retrieved 12 March 2016.
- ^ "Sweden:Robin Bengtsson wins Melodifestivalen!". Eurovision Song Contest. 11 March 2017. Archived from the original on 13 March 2017. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ Metro.co.uk, Benny Royston for (11 March 2017). "Sweden sends Robin Bengtsson to Kiev". Metro. UK. Archived from the original on 11 March 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
- ^ TT (n.d.). "Robin Bengtsson till final i Eurovision". Svenska Dagbladet. Archived from the original on 10 May 2017. Retrieved 11 May 2017.
- ^ Let's Dance 2019 deltagare Archived 22 March 2019 at the Wayback Machine tv4.se Retrieved 4 March 2019
- ^ a b Robin Bengtsson and The Mamas to Melodifestivalen final Archived 2 February 2020 at the Wayback Machine Eurovision Song Contest.tv Retrieved 2 February 2020
- ^ Thornéus, Ebba; Demirian, Natalie; Ek, Torbjörn (7 March 2020). "The Mamas vinner Melodifestivalen 2020". Aftonbladet (in Swedish). Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- ^ "Drag Race Sverige: Drömsystrar, Icona Pop & Mellostjärnans mystiska makeover". www.qx.se (in Swedish). 9 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
External links
- 1990 births
- Living people
- Eurovision Song Contest entrants for Sweden
- Eurovision Song Contest entrants of 2017
- People from Svenljunga Municipality
- Musicians from Västra Götaland County
- Idol (Swedish TV series) participants
- Melodifestivalen winners
- 21st-century Swedish singers
- 21st-century Swedish male singers
- Melodifestivalen contestants of 2022
- Melodifestivalen contestants of 2020
- Melodifestivalen contestants of 2017
- Melodifestivalen contestants of 2016