Sahlene

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.