Krista Siegfrids represented Finland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2013, where her performance of the song Marry Me sparked international attention for its staged kiss. A career spanning music, composition, and television presentation, she began her professional trajectory in 2009 with the band Daisy Jack and has since maintained a consistent presence in the Finnish pop music scene.
Early Development and Theatre
Born in 1985 in Kaskinen, Finland, Siegfrids is a member of the country's Swedish-speaking minority. She holds a teaching qualification after completing studies in Vaasa. Her early professional roles included work in the musical Play Me at the Swedish Theatre in Helsinki between 2009 and 2010. She later competed in the first season of The Voice of Finland, reaching the semifinals before her elimination.
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In 2013, Siegfrids won the Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu contest held at Barona Areena to earn her place at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö. Her entry, Marry Me, finished 24th in the final. The performance attracted controversy, as some broadcasters, including those in Turkey and China, adjusted their coverage due to the inclusion of a same-sex kiss. Her debut studio album, Ding Dong!, followed in May 2013. That same year, she performed at the Sopot Festival and later served as the spokesperson for Finland during the 2015 contest in Vienna.
Television and International Projects
Siegfrids transitioned into a television hosting career, fronting the Finnish Eurovision selection show Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu from 2016 to 2020. She also participated as a competitor in Sweden's Melodifestivalen in both 2016 and 2017 with the tracks Faller and Snurra min jord, though she did not advance to the finals in either instance. In 2021, she expanded her hosting duties by presenting the backstage web series Krista Calling for the official Eurovision YouTube channel.
Fast facts
- Born: 1985, Kaskinen
- Primary Occupations: Singer, songwriter, composer, television presenter
- Band debut: Daisy Jack, 2009
- Eurovision 2013 entry: Marry Me
- Album release: Ding Dong!, 2013
- Residence: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Spoken languages: Swedish, Finnish, English
Questions readers ask
Did Krista Siegfrids ever win Eurovision?
No, she represented Finland in 2013 and placed 24th in the final.
What is her background in television?
She hosted the Finnish national selection show Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu from 2016 to 2020 and presented the backstage series Krista Calling in 2021.
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