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Arash Labaf

About Quick Facts NameAlex Arash Labaf Born23 April 1977 Nationality🇸🇪 Swedish National SelectionInternal selection 2009 In Eurovision2009 Moscow SongAlways (& Aysel) Biography Alex Arash Labaf, born April 23, 1977, in Tehran, is an Iranian-Swedish musician. As an artist, he is known simply as Arash.  Arash had his breakthrough in 2004 with the release of his single “Boro Boro”, which topped the Swedish charts. Following this success, he released his self-titled debut album, “Arash”, in 2005, which included other hits such as “Tike Tike Kardi”. His third single, “Temptation” (feat. Rebecca), also became a major hit in Scandinavia, reaching number two on the Swedish charts in 2005. Arash further expanded his influence by recording a Russian version of “Temptation” with the popular Russian group Blestjasjtjie. The song, called “Vostotjnie skazki”, was a significant hit in Russia. In 2006, Arash released “Crossfade (The Remix Album)”, showcasing new renditions of his popular tracks. He continued to build his career with the 2008 album Donya, featuring collaborations with artists like Shaggy on the title track Donya, and Rebecca on Suddenly. The album also included the heartfelt duet “Pure Love” with Helena Paparizou. In 2009, Arash represented Azerbaijan in the Eurovision Song Contest with AySel, performing the song Always. They finished in third place with 207 points. The song became a major hit in Sweden, reaching number 3 on the Swedish charts. Following this success, he released “Kandi” (feat. Lumidee) the same year. Arash’s international collaborations continued with the release of “She Makes Me Go” (feat. Sean Paul) in 2013, a track based on “Think about the way” from 1994 by Ice MC. In 2014, he released his album “Superman”, which featured singles like “One Day” (feat. Helena Paparizou), “Doga Doga” (feat. Medina), and “Sex Love Rock N Roll” (feat. T-Pain). In 2016, Arash collaborated with Snoop Dogg on the track “OMG”. The following year, he released “Se Fue” (feat. Mohombi) and “Dooset Daram” (feat. Helena). His musical journey continued with the 2018 hit “Goalie Goalie” (feat. Pitbull, Blanco & Nyusha) and the 2019 single “One Night In Dubai” (feat. Helena). Arash’s more recent works include “Mary Jane” (versus Ilkay Sencan) and “No Maybes” (feat. Ilkay Sencan, Era Istrefi) in 2020. In 2021, he released several singles, including “Lavandia” (with Marshmello), “Angels Lullaby” (feat. Helena), Asemoon, and “Ich bin weg (Boro Boro)” (feat. Samra & Topic42). In 2022, he collaborated with Navid Zardi on “Bombe”, and in 2024, he released Hulu (feat. Sasy). Beyond his music, Arash has also contributed to film soundtracks. He produced music for the 2004 film Bombay Dreams, featuring the track “Bombay Dreams” (feat. Rebecca & Aneela), and for the 2005 film Bluffmaster, which included his song “Boro Boro (Bure Bure)”. Arash’s family resides in Sweden. He has two siblings, Arsalan Labaf, a lawyer, and Ashkan Labaf, a doctor. Malmö is his hometown in Sweden. Entries Always (& AySel) Country🇦🇿 Azerbaijan Year2009 LanguageEnglish LyricsArash LabafRobert UhlmannElin WrethovAnderz Wrethov MusicArash LabafRobert UhlmannJohan BejerholmMarcus EnglöfAlex Papaconstantinou Backings? Dancers???   Results Semi Points: 180Position: 2Running order: 12 Results Finals Points: 207Position: 3Running order: 11 https://youtu.be/9OEIOS1oUeY?si=XTfvyALTe_5fDfS1

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Sahlene

About Quick Facts NameAnna Cecilia Sahlin Born11 May 1976 Nationality🇸🇪 Swedish National SelectionEesti Laul 2025Eesti Laul 2022Melodifestivalen 2009Melodifestivalen 2006Melodifestivalen 2003Eurolaul 2002 In EurovisionYear City SongSong (Year) Biography Anna Sahlene, born Anna Cecilia Sahlin on May 11, 1976, in Söderhamn, Sweden, is a Swedish singer and actress. She began performing at a young age, gaining recognition as a child actress in the popular Swedish television series Saltkråkan in the 1980s. In the late 1990s, Sahlene transitioned into music, working as a backing vocalist for various artists. She gained wider attention in 2002 when she represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song Runaway. The song placed third in the competition, marking Estonia’s best result at the time. Following her Eurovision success, she released her debut album It’s Been a While in 2003, which featured pop and rock influences. Over the next few years, Sahlene continued her music career with singles like Creeps and No Ordinary Girl. She also worked as a session vocalist and collaborated with other artists in Sweden and abroad. She participated in Sweden’s Melodifestivalen three times: in 2006 with This Woman, in 2009 with Killing Me Tenderly (a duet with Maria Haukaas Storeng), and in 2023 with Forever. These entries reinforced her status in the Swedish music industry. Aside from her music career, Sahlene has been active in television and theater. She performed in musicals and worked as a voice actress for animated films. In the 2010s, she balanced her artistic career with family life while continuing to release new music and perform live. In 2022, Sahlene made a return to the Eurovision scene by competing in Estonia’s national selection, Eesti Laul, with the song Champion. Her participation reintroduced her to a broader audience and reaffirmed her connection to the Estonian music scene. Following this, she continued to record and perform, engaging with her fans through social media and live performances. By 2025, Sahlene remained an active figure in the music and entertainment industry. She continued performing at festivals and events across Scandinavia and Estonia. That same year, she returned to Eesti Laul with the song Love Me Low, hoping to represent Estonia once again in the Eurovision Song Contest.  Entries Runaway Country🇪🇪 Estonia Year2002 LanguageEnglish LyricsJana Hallas MusicPearu PaulusIlmar LaisaarAlar Kotkas BackingsJoel SahlinCharlotte BergJüri MazurtšakLena Olsson-BjörkénJelena Juzvik Results Points: 111Position: 3Running order: 8 https://youtu.be/EmkK-O6DiMM?si=xNlyMDfblruhEazk

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Arash Labaf

About Quick Facts NameAlex Arash Labaf Born23 April 1977 Nationality🇸🇪 Swedish National SelectionInternal selection 2009 In Eurovision2009 Moscow SongAlways (& Aysel) Biography Alex Arash Labaf, born April 23, 1977, in Tehran, is an Iranian-Swedish musician. As an artist, he is known simply as Arash.  Arash had his breakthrough in 2004 with the release of his single “Boro Boro”, which topped the Swedish charts. Following this success, he released his self-titled debut album, “Arash”, in 2005, which included other hits such as “Tike Tike Kardi”. His third single, “Temptation” (feat. Rebecca), also became a major hit in Scandinavia, reaching number two on the Swedish charts in 2005. Arash further expanded his influence by recording a Russian version of “Temptation” with the popular Russian group Blestjasjtjie. The song, called “Vostotjnie skazki”, was a significant hit in Russia. In 2006, Arash released “Crossfade (The Remix Album)”, showcasing new renditions of his popular tracks. He continued to build his career with the 2008 album Donya, featuring collaborations with artists like Shaggy on the title track Donya, and Rebecca on Suddenly. The album also included the heartfelt duet “Pure Love” with Helena Paparizou. In 2009, Arash represented Azerbaijan in the Eurovision Song Contest with AySel, performing the song Always. They finished in third place with 207 points. The song became a major hit in Sweden, reaching number 3 on the Swedish charts. Following this success, he released “Kandi” (feat. Lumidee) the same year. Arash’s international collaborations continued with the release of “She Makes Me Go” (feat. Sean Paul) in 2013, a track based on “Think about the way” from 1994 by Ice MC. In 2014, he released his album “Superman”, which featured singles like “One Day” (feat. Helena Paparizou), “Doga Doga” (feat. Medina), and “Sex Love Rock N Roll” (feat. T-Pain). In 2016, Arash collaborated with Snoop Dogg on the track “OMG”. The following year, he released “Se Fue” (feat. Mohombi) and “Dooset Daram” (feat. Helena). His musical journey continued with the 2018 hit “Goalie Goalie” (feat. Pitbull, Blanco & Nyusha) and the 2019 single “One Night In Dubai” (feat. Helena). Arash’s more recent works include “Mary Jane” (versus Ilkay Sencan) and “No Maybes” (feat. Ilkay Sencan, Era Istrefi) in 2020. In 2021, he released several singles, including “Lavandia” (with Marshmello), “Angels Lullaby” (feat. Helena), Asemoon, and “Ich bin weg (Boro Boro)” (feat. Samra & Topic42). In 2022, he collaborated with Navid Zardi on “Bombe”, and in 2024, he released Hulu (feat. Sasy). Beyond his music, Arash has also contributed to film soundtracks. He produced music for the 2004 film Bombay Dreams, featuring the track “Bombay Dreams” (feat. Rebecca & Aneela), and for the 2005 film Bluffmaster, which included his song “Boro Boro (Bure Bure)”. Arash’s family resides in Sweden. He has two siblings, Arsalan Labaf, a lawyer, and Ashkan Labaf, a doctor. Malmö is his hometown in Sweden. Entries Always (& AySel) Country🇦🇿 Azerbaijan Year2009 LanguageEnglish LyricsArash LabafRobert UhlmannElin WrethovAnderz Wrethov MusicArash LabafRobert UhlmannJohan BejerholmMarcus EnglöfAlex Papaconstantinou Backings? Dancers???   Results Semi Points: 180Position: 2Running order: 12 Results Finals Points: 207Position: 3Running order: 11 https://youtu.be/9OEIOS1oUeY?si=XTfvyALTe_5fDfS1

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Sahlene

About Quick Facts NameAnna Cecilia Sahlin Born11 May 1976 Nationality🇸🇪 Swedish National SelectionEesti Laul 2025Eesti Laul 2022Melodifestivalen 2009Melodifestivalen 2006Melodifestivalen 2003Eurolaul 2002 In EurovisionYear City SongSong (Year) Biography Anna Sahlene, born Anna Cecilia Sahlin on May 11, 1976, in Söderhamn, Sweden, is a Swedish singer and actress. She began performing at a young age, gaining recognition as a child actress in the popular Swedish television series Saltkråkan in the 1980s. In the late 1990s, Sahlene transitioned into music, working as a backing vocalist for various artists. She gained wider attention in 2002 when she represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song Runaway. The song placed third in the competition, marking Estonia’s best result at the time. Following her Eurovision success, she released her debut album It’s Been a While in 2003, which featured pop and rock influences. Over the next few years, Sahlene continued her music career with singles like Creeps and No Ordinary Girl. She also worked as a session vocalist and collaborated with other artists in Sweden and abroad. She participated in Sweden’s Melodifestivalen three times: in 2006 with This Woman, in 2009 with Killing Me Tenderly (a duet with Maria Haukaas Storeng), and in 2023 with Forever. These entries reinforced her status in the Swedish music industry. Aside from her music career, Sahlene has been active in television and theater. She performed in musicals and worked as a voice actress for animated films. In the 2010s, she balanced her artistic career with family life while continuing to release new music and perform live. In 2022, Sahlene made a return to the Eurovision scene by competing in Estonia’s national selection, Eesti Laul, with the song Champion. Her participation reintroduced her to a broader audience and reaffirmed her connection to the Estonian music scene. Following this, she continued to record and perform, engaging with her fans through social media and live performances. By 2025, Sahlene remained an active figure in the music and entertainment industry. She continued performing at festivals and events across Scandinavia and Estonia. That same year, she returned to Eesti Laul with the song Love Me Low, hoping to represent Estonia once again in the Eurovision Song Contest.  Entries Runaway Country🇪🇪 Estonia Year2002 LanguageEnglish LyricsJana Hallas MusicPearu PaulusIlmar LaisaarAlar Kotkas BackingsJoel SahlinCharlotte BergJüri MazurtšakLena Olsson-BjörkénJelena Juzvik Results Points: 111Position: 3Running order: 8 https://youtu.be/EmkK-O6DiMM?si=xNlyMDfblruhEazk

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Arash Labaf

About Quick Facts NameAlex Arash Labaf Born23 April 1977 Nationality🇸🇪 Swedish National SelectionInternal selection 2009 In Eurovision2009 Moscow SongAlways (& Aysel) Biography Alex Arash Labaf, born April 23, 1977, in Tehran, is an Iranian-Swedish musician. As an artist, he is known simply as Arash.  Arash had his breakthrough in 2004 with the release of his single “Boro Boro”, which topped the Swedish charts. Following this success, he released his self-titled debut album, “Arash”, in 2005, which included other hits such as “Tike Tike Kardi”. His third single, “Temptation” (feat. Rebecca), also became a major hit in Scandinavia, reaching number two on the Swedish charts in 2005. Arash further expanded his influence by recording a Russian version of “Temptation” with the popular Russian group Blestjasjtjie. The song, called “Vostotjnie skazki”, was a significant hit in Russia. In 2006, Arash released “Crossfade (The Remix Album)”, showcasing new renditions of his popular tracks. He continued to build his career with the 2008 album Donya, featuring collaborations with artists like Shaggy on the title track Donya, and Rebecca on Suddenly. The album also included the heartfelt duet “Pure Love” with Helena Paparizou. In 2009, Arash represented Azerbaijan in the Eurovision Song Contest with AySel, performing the song Always. They finished in third place with 207 points. The song became a major hit in Sweden, reaching number 3 on the Swedish charts. Following this success, he released “Kandi” (feat. Lumidee) the same year. Arash’s international collaborations continued with the release of “She Makes Me Go” (feat. Sean Paul) in 2013, a track based on “Think about the way” from 1994 by Ice MC. In 2014, he released his album “Superman”, which featured singles like “One Day” (feat. Helena Paparizou), “Doga Doga” (feat. Medina), and “Sex Love Rock N Roll” (feat. T-Pain). In 2016, Arash collaborated with Snoop Dogg on the track “OMG”. The following year, he released “Se Fue” (feat. Mohombi) and “Dooset Daram” (feat. Helena). His musical journey continued with the 2018 hit “Goalie Goalie” (feat. Pitbull, Blanco & Nyusha) and the 2019 single “One Night In Dubai” (feat. Helena). Arash’s more recent works include “Mary Jane” (versus Ilkay Sencan) and “No Maybes” (feat. Ilkay Sencan, Era Istrefi) in 2020. In 2021, he released several singles, including “Lavandia” (with Marshmello), “Angels Lullaby” (feat. Helena), Asemoon, and “Ich bin weg (Boro Boro)” (feat. Samra & Topic42). In 2022, he collaborated with Navid Zardi on “Bombe”, and in 2024, he released Hulu (feat. Sasy). Beyond his music, Arash has also contributed to film soundtracks. He produced music for the 2004 film Bombay Dreams, featuring the track “Bombay Dreams” (feat. Rebecca & Aneela), and for the 2005 film Bluffmaster, which included his song “Boro Boro (Bure Bure)”. Arash’s family resides in Sweden. He has two siblings, Arsalan Labaf, a lawyer, and Ashkan Labaf, a doctor. Malmö is his hometown in Sweden. Entries Always (& AySel) Country🇦🇿 Azerbaijan Year2009 LanguageEnglish LyricsArash LabafRobert UhlmannElin WrethovAnderz Wrethov MusicArash LabafRobert UhlmannJohan BejerholmMarcus EnglöfAlex Papaconstantinou Backings? Dancers???   Results Semi Points: 180Position: 2Running order: 12 Results Finals Points: 207Position: 3Running order: 11 https://youtu.be/9OEIOS1oUeY?si=XTfvyALTe_5fDfS1

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Sahlene

About Quick Facts NameAnna Cecilia Sahlin Born11 May 1976 Nationality🇸🇪 Swedish National SelectionEesti Laul 2025Eesti Laul 2022Melodifestivalen 2009Melodifestivalen 2006Melodifestivalen 2003Eurolaul 2002 In EurovisionYear City SongSong (Year) Biography Anna Sahlene, born Anna Cecilia Sahlin on May 11, 1976, in Söderhamn, Sweden, is a Swedish singer and actress. She began performing at a young age, gaining recognition as a child actress in the popular Swedish television series Saltkråkan in the 1980s. In the late 1990s, Sahlene transitioned into music, working as a backing vocalist for various artists. She gained wider attention in 2002 when she represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song Runaway. The song placed third in the competition, marking Estonia’s best result at the time. Following her Eurovision success, she released her debut album It’s Been a While in 2003, which featured pop and rock influences. Over the next few years, Sahlene continued her music career with singles like Creeps and No Ordinary Girl. She also worked as a session vocalist and collaborated with other artists in Sweden and abroad. She participated in Sweden’s Melodifestivalen three times: in 2006 with This Woman, in 2009 with Killing Me Tenderly (a duet with Maria Haukaas Storeng), and in 2023 with Forever. These entries reinforced her status in the Swedish music industry. Aside from her music career, Sahlene has been active in television and theater. She performed in musicals and worked as a voice actress for animated films. In the 2010s, she balanced her artistic career with family life while continuing to release new music and perform live. In 2022, Sahlene made a return to the Eurovision scene by competing in Estonia’s national selection, Eesti Laul, with the song Champion. Her participation reintroduced her to a broader audience and reaffirmed her connection to the Estonian music scene. Following this, she continued to record and perform, engaging with her fans through social media and live performances. By 2025, Sahlene remained an active figure in the music and entertainment industry. She continued performing at festivals and events across Scandinavia and Estonia. That same year, she returned to Eesti Laul with the song Love Me Low, hoping to represent Estonia once again in the Eurovision Song Contest.  Entries Runaway Country🇪🇪 Estonia Year2002 LanguageEnglish LyricsJana Hallas MusicPearu PaulusIlmar LaisaarAlar Kotkas BackingsJoel SahlinCharlotte BergJüri MazurtšakLena Olsson-BjörkénJelena Juzvik Results Points: 111Position: 3Running order: 8 https://youtu.be/EmkK-O6DiMM?si=xNlyMDfblruhEazk

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Arash Labaf

About Quick Facts NameAlex Arash Labaf Born23 April 1977 Nationality🇸🇪 Swedish National SelectionInternal selection 2009 In Eurovision2009 Moscow SongAlways (& Aysel) Biography Alex Arash Labaf, born April 23, 1977, in Tehran, is an Iranian-Swedish musician. As an artist, he is known simply as Arash.  Arash had his breakthrough in 2004 with the release of his single “Boro Boro”, which topped the Swedish charts. Following this success, he released his self-titled debut album, “Arash”, in 2005, which included other hits such as “Tike Tike Kardi”. His third single, “Temptation” (feat. Rebecca), also became a major hit in Scandinavia, reaching number two on

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Sahlene

About Quick Facts NameAnna Cecilia Sahlin Born11 May 1976 Nationality🇸🇪 Swedish National SelectionEesti Laul 2025Eesti Laul 2022Melodifestivalen 2009Melodifestivalen 2006Melodifestivalen 2003Eurolaul 2002 In EurovisionYear City SongSong (Year) Biography Anna Sahlene, born Anna Cecilia Sahlin on May 11, 1976, in Söderhamn, Sweden, is a Swedish singer and actress. She began performing at a young age, gaining recognition as a child actress in the popular Swedish television series Saltkråkan in the 1980s. In the late 1990s, Sahlene transitioned into music, working as a backing vocalist for various artists. She gained wider attention in 2002 when she represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest with

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