Lena Meyer-Landrut German pop singer Date of Birth: 23.05.1991 Country: Germany

1. Biography of Lena Meyer-Landrut
2. Early Interests and Career Beginnings
3. Eurovision Success
4. Post-Eurovision Career

Biography of Lena Meyer-Landrut

Lena Johanna Therese Meyer-Landrut, known simply as Lena, is a German singer and songwriter. She was born on May 23, 1991, in Hanover, Germany. Lena's grandfather, Andreas Meyer-Landrut, served as the ambassador of West Germany in the Soviet Union from 1980 to 1983 and from 1987 to 1989. She grew up as the only child in her family.

Early Interests and Career Beginnings

Lena's first passion was dancing, which she started at the age of five. She initially pursued ballet and later explored contemporary dance styles such as hip-hop and jazz. Over time, her interest in singing began to develop, and she started performing in German television series.

In June 2010, Lena completed her high school education and successfully received her diploma. Shortly after, she decided to participate in the national TV project "Unser Star für Oslo," which determined Germany's representative for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest. Out of a total of 4,500 participants, Lena became one of the 20 contestants selected for the televised competition.

Eurovision Success

Lena quickly established herself as a favorite during the show with her performances. Her rendition of the song "My Same" immediately became a hit in Germany. Lena's continued success ultimately led to her victory in the national selection and earned her the opportunity to represent Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest.

Arriving in Oslo, Norway, a week before the competition, Lena actively engaged in rehearsals. She was considered one of the favorites, with some predicting her to secure second place behind the Azerbaijani singer Safura. However, Lena's simple and captivating performance of the song "Satellite" earned her both the victory and Germany's first Eurovision win since 1982, as well as the first win as a united country.

Post-Eurovision Career

In January 2011, Lena participated in another national selection show, "Unser Song für Deutschland," and once again emerged as the winner. She became the third artist in Eurovision history to defend her championship title. However, in the final of the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest, Lena finished in 10th place.

A month before the competition, Lena embarked on her first national tour, performing at major concert venues in Berlin, Hanover, Frankfurt, Dortmund, Leipzig, Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart, and Cologne. Although the concerts were successful, they did not sell out.

In August 2012, Lena announced the release of her first single from her upcoming album. The album, titled "Stardust," was released on September 21, and the full album became available on October 12. Lena continued her career, receiving nominations and awards such as the Echo Award in 2013.

In early 2014, Lena began working on her fourth studio album, showcasing her ongoing dedication to her music and fans.