2011 Sweden

Just 20 years old, Eric Saade is a singer and former children's TV presenter, famous in his homeland for spending two years in the boyband 'What's Up!'

Eric Saade

When Eric saw Michael Jackson on TV he got the idea that he would become a singer. When it turned out that he had talent, his family were very encouraging. His first stage appearance was when he was six years old, when he sang at his mother's wedding. Eric's second major interest was football and remained close to his heart until he got his first record deal at age 15.

After having successfully auditioned to be a part of boyband "What's Up!", the group toured Sweden extensively and became heavily involved in Sweden's version of the Disney Channel, re-recording songs from their teen musical Camp Rock and even re-dubbing the voices of the main characters. In early 2009 Eric quit "What's Up!" to concentrate on his solo music career and presenting work.

His first solo album was released in Summer 2010, hitting no.2 in the Album Charts and gaining himself a number one single with the tune "Manboy". In 2010 he took part in Sweden's Melodifestivalen contest, hoping to win and represent his country in the Eurovision. He finished in third place in 2010, but returned the following year to win the contest, meaning Eric will be heading to Düsseldorf in May!