2024: Acting debut in Netflix drama A Part of You.
Known for feminist activism, outspoken views on women’s rights, and cultural issues.
About Me
Zara Maria Larsson is a musician and song writer from Sweden. The young artist first gained recognition after participating and winning the second season of Talang in 2008. She signed with the Ten Music Group in 2012 and released her first extended play, “Introducing”, in 2013.
Zara Larsson (born 16 December 1997) is a Swedish singer-songwriter and vocal activist, who has been around the music industry for almost 20 years, scoring hits such as “Lush Life”, “Never Forget You” and “Symphony”. By 2026 Zara Larsson will have established a reputation as one of the most successful artists from Sweden.
Early Life & Background
Full Name: Zara Maria Larsson
Birthdate: 12/16/1997 (Age 28 in 2026)
Birth Place: Solna, Stockholm, Sweden
Family: Daughter of Anders (military officer) and Agnetha Larsson (nurse assistant). She has a younger sister, Hanna, who is a singer as well.
Education: Adolf Fredrik’s Music School, Royal Swedish Ballet School and Kulturama performing art school.
Fun Fact: Zara was born with a life-threatening nuchal cord complication and lived to tell the tale (which she has).
Career Beginnings
2008: Won Talang (Sweden’s Got Talent) at age 10 singing Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On.”
2012: Signed to Ten Music Group.
2013: Debut EP Introducing, featuring “Uncover”, which topped the charts in Sweden and Norway (6× platinum in Sweden)
Rise to Fame
2014: Release of debut studio album 1 (Sweden), including songs like “Carry You Home” and “Rooftop.”
2017: Release of internationally successful album So Good (Epic Records, US).
Hits include: “Lush Life” (peaked at No. 5 in 18 countries); “Never Forget You” (featuring MNEK); and “Ain’t My
Discography Highlights
| Album | Year | Key Singles | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014 | “Carry You Home,” “Rooftop” | Swedish breakthrough |
| So Good | 2017 | “Lush Life,” “Never Forget You,” “Ain’t My Fault” | International success |
| Poster Girl | 2021 | “Ruin My Life” | Platinum in US |
| Venus | 2024 | “Can’t Tame Her,” “On My Love” (with David Guetta) | Released under her own label Sommer House |
| Midnight Sun | 2025 | “Midnight Sun” | Grammy-nominated, Billboard Hot 100 hit |
Acting & Other Ventures
Awards & Recognition
Multiple Swedish Grammis Awards
MTV Europe Music Awards
Recognized as one of Sweden’s most successful global pop stars
Personal Life & Net Worth
Net Worth Estimate 2026: $12-15 million
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