Biography
Who is Hera Björk?
Personal details and birth
Hera Björk was born on March 29, 1972. She was born in the city of Reykjavík. She is a citizen of Iceland. Her full name is Hera Björk Þórhallsdóttir. She is a female singer.
Eurovision 2010 and festival wins
Hera Björk represented her country in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2010. She sang the song Je ne sais quoi. This performance ended in 19th place in the Grand Final.
In 2013, she competed in the Viña del Mar International Song Festival. She performed the song Because You Can. This entry won the award for the Best Song.
The 2024 national final
Hera entered Söngvakeppnin 2024 to compete for a spot in the Eurovision Song Contest. This is the national final held in Iceland. She sang the song Við förum hærra. This track is also known by the English title Scared of Heights.
She qualified for the final round of the competition. She won the national final with the English version of her song.
Return to Eurovision in 2024
The victory in the national final meant Hera represented Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest for a second time. She performed in the first semi-final on May 7, 2024. She placed 15th out of 15 contestants. Her song received a total of 3 points. She did not qualify for the Grand Final of the competition.
Music genres and recordings
Hera Björk performs music in the soul and pop genres. Her professional work includes a variety of singles. She has also released full albums. Her recording history includes soundtracks. She has also performed and recorded as part of a group. She is known as a professional Icelandic singer.
Birthday and age
Hera Björk was born on March 29, 1972, which makes Hera 54 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Hera shares the date with 31 other famous people.
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