“Generally, I do everything from writing folklore, children”
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Alexander Rybak
Alexander Igorevich Rybak or Alyaksandr Iharavich Rybak is a Norwegian singer, songwriter and actor. Based in Oslo, Norway, Rybak extensively worked on television programs and on tours in Europe, particularly in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe throughout the early 2010s. Performing in English, Russian and Norwegian, Rybak has released five albums.
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Born 13 May 1986 · Q131259
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2026· 15 entries
Published video “A Viking Fairytale ⚽️🎻 #fifaworldcup #alexanderrybak #eurovision #fairytale #norway”.
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Published video “Can you do this?🤓 #secret #talent #eurovision #alexanderrybak”.
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Published video “Best world cup for sure!! 🎻😁 #norge #haaland #panini #fairytale #worldcup2026”.
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Published video “Wrong song, wrong crowd 🥺 #eurovision #fairytale #espressomacchiato #alexanderrybak #tommycash”.
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Public attention spiked: 2,634 Wikipedia readers in one day, 7.3× the usual 359, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 4,407 Wikipedia readers in one day, 12.3× the usual 359, with 11 article edits. Editors noted: Personal life Fixed typo, started -> stated as started does not make sense in context.
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Published video “Fairytale in Finland 💙🤍 #eurovision #fairytale #alexanderrybak #lindalampenius #peteparkkonen”.
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Published video “#liekinheitin 🤍💙 #eurovision #peteparkkonen #alexanderrybak #lindalampenius #suomi”.
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Published video “Rybak Lampenius FAIRYTALE🎻🎻 #eurovision #alexanderrybak #fairytale #lindalampenius #suomi”.
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Published video “Norway to the #eurovision final!😍 #yayaya #alexanderrybak #melodigrandprix”.
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Moviefone: Alexander Rybak
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Published video “Nordic Vibes 🇩🇰🇳🇴 #eurovision #melodigrandprix #danmark #alexanderrybak”.
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Published video “Only 1 wish: Keep sharing my music! ❤️🔥 old and new 🎻 #eurovision #alexanderrybak #fairytale”.
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Released album “Fairytales Too”.
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2020· 3 entries
Moviefone: Alexander Rybak - Fairytale: The Movie
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Which was later cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
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Rybak co-wrote an entry for Melodi Grand Prix 2020 together with Jowst for singer Magnus Bokn called "Over the Sea"
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2019· 2 entries
Rybak's children's musical Trolle og den magiske fela premiered in Kristiansand and received wide critical acclaim by reviewers
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“all people above 20 have their own battle with something”
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2018· 3 entries
In 2018 and 2019, Rybak struggled a lot with an unidentified illness, which led him to cancel several performances.
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And 2019, Rybak struggled a lot with an unidentified illness, which led him to cancel several performances
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Career landmark: Participated in Eurovision Song Contest 2018 (tournament / event).
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2017· 2 entries
Digital Spy: Alexander Rybak pays tribute to Portugal's Eurovision winning song with an unofficial English cover version
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Rybak publicly supported Portuguese singer Salvador Sobral to win the contest
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2015· 2 entries
After having thought about the idea for over a year
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Among fans and receiving positive feedback from former Eurovision participants Marija Šerifović and Philipp Kirkorov
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2013· 1 entry
Rybak could not find the funds and support for this project
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2012· 5 entries
Released album “Christmas Tales”.
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Rybak met his half-sister for the first time in many years
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“Since I was a little child, my biggest dream has been to perform at the Gay Pride Parade in Belgium. Tomorrow my biggest dream comes true.”
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Released a new music video for his Russian song "Strela Amura"
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In 2012, Rybak met his half-sister for the first time in many years.
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2011· 4 entries
Released album “Visa vid vindens ängar”.
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It's only me that goes beyond the same." Rybak later blamed the behaviour on his hectic touring schedule, which led to him being overworked, also opening up about battling with depression due to his touring schedule, calling early 2011 the toughest moment of his life.
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Released the album Visa vid vindens ängar, a collaboration with Mats Paulson whom he describes as "a legend and a great friend"
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And as a judge on the Belgian national finals in 2016 and 2023
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2010· 7 entries
Released album “No Boundaries”.
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Released ep “Swinging Home For Christmas”.
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Released album “Небеса Европы”.
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In 2010, Rybak was featured in the media negatively after a few incidents of uncontrolled anger.
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It resulted in Rybak breaking his fingers in May 2010, and during a later instance, also breaking his violin on stage.
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Rybak was featured in the media negatively after a few incidents of uncontrolled anger
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“I never raised my voice before, and that”
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2009· 8 entries
Awarded First prize of the Eurovision Song Contest for Fairytale (2009).
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Awarded Spellemann Award of the year (2009).
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Released album “Fairytales”.
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Career landmark: Participated in Eurovision Song Contest 2009 (tournament / event).
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Rybak won the 54th Eurovision Song Contest in Moscow, Russia, with a record 387 points, singing "Fairytale", a song inspired by Norwegian folk music
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Took a break from his bachelor's degree studies at the institute, but in 2011 he returned to his studies, and in June 2012 he graduated from the institute with a Bachelor of Music in violin performance
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Winning song "Fairytale" on UK TV show Eurovision: Your Country Needs You
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Rybak did not visit his country of birth for 17 years between his emigration to Norway and his first performance in Belarus in the summer of 2009.
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2007· 1 entry
Rybak played the fiddle in Oslo Nye Teater's production of Fiddler on the Roof and won the Hedda Award for this role
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2006· 2 entries
Rybak won Kjempesjansen ("The Great Opportunity"), a talent competition hosted by the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK), with his own song, "Foolin"
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And scoring 169 points more than the runner-up, Iceland
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2005· 1 entry
Entered the Norwegian version of Idol, Idol: Jakten på en superstjerne, reaching the semifinal
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2004· 1 entry
Rybak was awarded the Anders Jahre Culture Prize at the annual culture festival in Madrid, Spain
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1986· 1 entry
Born 1986-05-13.
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