Lena Meyer-Landrut Biography

(German Singer Best Known as the Winner of the 'Eurovision Song Contest 2010' for Her Song 'Satellite')

Birthday: May 3, 1991 (Taurus)

Born In: Hanover, Germany

Lena Meyer Landrut is a popular German singer and songwriter. She grabbed the attention of music lovers all over Europe when she won the ‘Eurovision Song Contest,’ in which she represented Germany. All the songs recorded by Meyer for the contest became huge hits in Germany. After this remarkable success, Lena Meyer became a name to be reckoned with, in the German music industry. Her singles and albums were appreciated widely. Meyer appeared as a judge on ‘The Voice Kids,’ a German music talent show for young children. She has also lent her voice to a number of audiobooks and animation movies, including 'Tarzan,' 'Wonder Park,' 'A Turtle's Tale,' and more. Her charming personality has helped her become an icon in the fashion industry. She is the brand ambassador for ‘L'Oréal.’

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Quick Facts

German Celebrities Born In May

Also Known As: Lena Johanna Therese Meyer-Landrut, Lena

Age: 33 Years, 33 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Mark Forster

Born Country: Germany

Pop Singers Indie Pop Singers

Ancestry: Hungarian German

City: Hanover, Germany

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    What is Lena Meyer-Landrut's most popular song?

    Lena Meyer-Landrut's most popular song is "Satellite," which she performed at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2010 and won.
  • 2

    Has Lena Meyer-Landrut acted in any movies or TV shows?

    Yes, Lena Meyer-Landrut made her acting debut in the film "Tatort: Roomservice" in 2014 and has appeared in various TV series and films since then.
  • 3

    What languages does Lena Meyer-Landrut speak?

    Lena Meyer-Landrut is fluent in German and English, and she has also recorded songs in both languages.
  • 4

    Does Lena Meyer-Landrut have any tattoos?

    Lena Meyer-Landrut has a small tattoo on her wrist that says "love."
  • 5

    Is Lena Meyer-Landrut involved in any charity work?

    Yes, Lena Meyer-Landrut has supported various charitable causes over the years, including environmental protection, mental health awareness, and children's rights.
Childhood & Early Life

Lena Meyer was born Lena Johanna Therese Meyer-Landrut, on May 23, 1991, in Hanover, Germany. She is the only child of Daniela and Ladislas Meyer-Landrut. Not much is known about her parents, though it is believed that Meyer’s father abandoned the family when she was 2 years old. Her grandfather, Bruno Andreas Meyer-Landrut, was a German diplomat. Her grandmother, Hanna Karatsony von Hodos, belonged to the Hungarian nobility.

At the age of 5, Meyer started taking dance lessons. She learned both classical dance, such as ballet, and modern dance forms, such as hip-hop and jazz. She made appearances as an extra performer on several German TV shows. Later, Meyer discovered her passion for singing. She did not receive any formal training in acting or music. She graduated from ‘IGS Roderbruch,’ Hannover, in 2010.

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Career

Lena Meyer started her music career by participating in the singing talent show ‘Unser Star für Oslo,’ or ‘Our Star for Oslo,’ in 2010. The show premiered on German national TV the same year. The winner of the show was to become the German entry in the 2010 ‘Eurovision Song Contest’ in Oslo. Meyer was chosen as one of the twenty contestants of the show, from more than four thousand entries. She became a fan favorite after just her first performance on the show.

Meyer sang the songs ‘Bee,’ ‘Satellite,’ and ‘Love Me’ for the finals of the show. She was declared the winner through televoting, making her the German participant in the ‘Eurovision Song Contest.’ All the songs sung by Meyer climbed up the charts after her stellar performance on the show.

On May 29, 2010, Meyer participated in the finals of the ‘Eurovision Song Contest.’ She selected the song ‘Satellite,’ for her performance on the show. Meyer’s performance with minimal stage settings was a departure from the general trend of the show. She won the show by a huge margin. ‘Satellite,’ the song co-written and sung by Meyer, recorded the fastest digital sales in Germany at that time.

In May 2010, Lena Meyer released her debut music album, ‘My Cassette Player.’ The album was produced by Stefan Raab and included her famous singles, ‘Satellite,’ ‘Love Me,’ and ‘Bee.’ It had many unreleased titles, too. Meyer co-wrote the lyrics of five songs in this album. It was received well by her listeners and reached the number-one spot on the ‘German Albums Chart,’ and the ‘Austrian Albums Chart.’

In June 2010, Lena Meyer lent her voice to the German (dubbed) version of the animation movie ‘Sammy’s Adventures: The Secret Passage.’

In April 2011, Meyer went on her first live music tour, covering nine major cities in Germany. In May 2011, she participated in the ‘Eurovision Song Contest’ for the second time. Meyer selected the song ‘Taken by a Stranger’ for this show and finished in the tenth position. Meyer appeared in the opening performance of the show, too. She was part of an interval act of the same show in 2012.

In October 2012, Lena Meyer released her next album, ‘Stardust.’ The first single from the album was also titled ‘Stardust’ and was widely accepted by music lovers. The song was certified “gold” for selling 150k copies. ‘Neon (Lonely People)’ was the second single to be released from this album. It was uploaded on Meyer’s ‘YouTube’ channel in March 2013. Meyer won the ‘Best National Video’ award for ‘Stardust’ at the 2013 ‘Echo Awards.’ She was nominated for the ‘Best Female National Artist,’ too.

In 2013, Meyer was selected as one of the judges for the German singing talent show ‘The Voice Kids.’ The show required the judges to select and coach the participants, who were children belonging to different age groups. Meyer was the judge/coach for three consecutive seasons of the show. She judged alongside other renowned musicians such as Henning Wehland and Tim Bendzko.

In 2013, Meyer lent her voice to the animation movie ‘Tarzan 3D.’ She also dubbed the voice of some of the characters in audiobooks, ‘Giraffenaffen – Wir sind da!’ (‘Giraffe-monkeys – We are here!’) and ‘Giraffenaffen – Die Schatzssuche’ (‘Giraffe-monkeys – Treasure hunt’), released in 2013. The same year, she was selected as the brand ambassador for ‘L'Oréal.’

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Meyer released her fourth album, ‘Crystal Sky,’ in 2014. The first single from this album, ‘Traffic Lights,’ was among the top 20 singles on the ‘German Singles Chart.’

In 2016, Meyer stated that her next album would be titled ‘Gemini.’ The first single from the album, ‘Lost in You,’ was released in April 2017. Meyer also participated in the fourth season of the German TV show ‘Sing meinen Song - Das Tauschkonzert.’ The show featured the stage premiere of her song ‘If I Wasn’t Your Daughter’ from her upcoming album, ‘Gemini.’ However, in late-2017, Meyer stated on Youtube that she had canceled the album as she wasn’t happy with it.

In June 2018, she joined hands with DJ Topic and Juan Magán for the single, “Sólo Contigo.” In November of that year, she came out with “Thank You,” the lead single of her upcoming album, ‘Only Love, L.’ In March 2019, she released "Don't Lie to Me," the second single of the album. In April 2019, Meyer finally launched her much-awaited fifth album, ‘Only Love, L.’ The album reached number 2 on the German Albums Chart. In December of the same year, she re-released the album under the name, ‘More Love Edition.’ The new version of the album included the singles, "Better" and "It Takes Two."

Personal Life

Lena Meyer was born in Hanover, Germany. She married pop singer Mark Forster. The couple welcomed their son in February 2021.

Meyer is known for her carefree attitude and her quick-witted nature. Media has branded her as an aloof person. She has been named a “mix of loveliness, professionalism, and a little craziness.”

Facts About Lena Meyer-Landrut
Lena Meyer-Landrut has a talent for languages and speaks fluent German, English, French, and Spanish.
She is known for her quirky sense of style and often incorporates bold colors and unique patterns into her fashion choices.
Lena is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and has spoken openly about her own struggles with anxiety and depression.
In addition to singing, Lena is also a talented actress and has appeared in several German films and television shows.
She has a love for animals and has a pet dog named Chico, whom she often features on her social media accounts.

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