Lena Meyer-Landrut
Born in Hanover, Lena Meyer-Landrut became one of Europe's most celebrated Musicians during the Millennial era.
German singer (born 1991)
"Lena's defining career moment was winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 2010 with her song "Satellite"." — About Lena Meyer-Landrut
| Metric | Lena Meyer-Landrut | Avg Musician | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 34 | 57 | -23 yrs |
| Career length | 16 yrs | ~35 yrs | -19 yrs |
| Based on 830 Musician profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Lena Meyer-Landrut
Did you know that Lena Meyer-Landrut had no prior professional singing experience or formal vocal training before entering the competition that led her to Eurovision?
- Her grandfather, Andreas Meyer-Landrut, served as the West German ambassador to the Soviet Union in the 1980s.
- She spent a year as an exchange student in Virginia, USA, during her high school education.
- Lena voiced the character Shelly in the German dub of the animated film "Sammy's Abenteuer 2" (Sammy's Great Escape).
- She has served as a coach on the German children's talent show "The Voice Kids" for multiple seasons.
- She became known for her distinctive and often debated English pronunciation, which became a signature part of her early style.
Lena's defining career moment was winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 2010 with her song "Satellite". This victory marked Germany's first win in 28 years and propelled her to instant international stardom, making "Satellite" a massive hit across Europe.
Lena Meyer-Landrut revitalized Germany's image at Eurovision and became a symbol of modern, authentic German pop music. She continues to influence contemporary German artists with her evolving sound and strong artistic independence.