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Zara Larsson

Zara Larsson (born December 16, 1997) is a Swedish singer.[1] She was a contestant on the TV4 talent show Talang 2008, the Swedish version of Britain's Got Talent, which she finally won.

Biography

Zara Larsson was born on 16 December 1998 in Stockholm, Sweden. She used to sing as a little girl, which made her parents notice her talent [2].

As a child she took part in a theatrical version of Sound of Music at Göta lejon theatre in Stockholm [3], playing the part of Marta [4].

She was also a finalist of a Swedish talent show Stjämskott 2007 [5].

During Talang 2008 she performed three songs: "The Greatest Love of All" and "One Moment In Time" by Whitney Houston, and "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion. She won the competition at age 10.[1][6]

She was awarded the prize of 500,000 Kronor, together with a trip to meet Celine Dion.

Discography

Zara has one single: My Heart Will Go On. My Heart Will Go On was the song Zara sang at the Talang finale.

References

  1. ^ a b "Zara Larsson" (in Swedish). TV4. 27 November 2009. Retrieved 16 May 2010.
  2. ^ "Zara and her parents interviewed at their home".
  3. ^ Thesoundofmusic.se
  4. ^ "Zara Larsson's Biography". at Zara-larsson.com
  5. ^ "Zara Larsson's Biography". at Zara-larsson.com
  6. ^ Bergqvist, Mattias (1 December 2009). "Zara Larsson, 11: "Vill bli en legend"" (in Swedish). Expressen. Retrieved 16 May 2010.