Simon Mathew

Simon Mathew, born on May 17, 1983, in Hirtshals, Denmark, is a Danish singer and actor renowned for his contributions to pop, R&B, soul, and blues genres. He hails from a musically inclined family, with his sisters Rebekka and Sabina Mathew also pursuing careers in music.

Mathew’s musical journey commenced in 2000 when he debuted as a gospel singer with Royal Lovsang. He gained widespread recognition in 2005 after winning TV 2’s talent competition “Scenen er din”. That same year, he released his self-titled debut album, featuring the successful single “These Arms”, which remained on the Danish national hitlist Tjeklisten for five consecutive weeks and reached the top three on the official single sales chart.

In 2007, Mathew showcased his versatility by reaching the finals of “Vild med dans”, the Danish version of “Dancing with the Stars”. The following year, he achieved a significant milestone by winning the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix with the song “All Night Long”, earning the opportunity to represent Denmark at the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 in Belgrade, Serbia. His energetic performance secured a spot in the grand final, where he finished 15th out of 25 contestants.

Transitioning from music to acting, Mathew pursued a four-year education at the Danish National School of Performing Arts, graduating in 2014. He made his theatrical debut in the Rolling Stones Teaterkoncert in the fall of 2014, blending his musical talents with acting. His stage career flourished with roles in productions such as “Skammerens datter” (2012) at Østre Gasværk Teater, “Idioterne” (2013) at The Royal Danish Theatre, “Ein Bischen Frieden” (2015) at Aalborg Teater, and “Tartuffe” (2016) at Betty Nansen Teatret. In 2016, he joined the ensemble at Aarhus Teater, further solidifying his acting credentials.

More recently, in 2021, he featured in the crime drama series “Hvide Sande”, and in 2024, he appeared in the film “Havnaa”.