Rebecca Simonsson

"Rebecca Stella" redirects here. For the fictional character, see Dr. Dimensionpants.

Rebecca Simonsson
Rebecca Simonsson (2014)
Rebecca Simonsson (2014)
Background information
Birth nameRebecca Stella Simonsson
Born (1985-09-29) 29 September 1985 (age 39)
OriginBorås, Sweden
GenresPop
Occupation(s)Singer, glamour model, designer, blogger, tv-host

Rebecca Stella Simonsson (born 29 September 1985) is a Swedish singer, designer, glamour model, TV-host and blogger.

Personal life

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Simonsson was raised in Viskafors in the outskirts of Borås and lives in Los Angeles, USA. [1] Simonsson is the daughter of a Syriac-Lebanese father and a Greek mother.[2] She also has a younger brother.[1]

Career

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Simonsson's breakthrough came when she became a member of the Euro disco music group Sunblock, consisting of three Swedish glamour models.[3] The group consists of two male producers and the three models who are the focal point.[4] The group had three hits: the Baywatch song "I'll Be Ready", "First Time" by Robin Beck and "Baby Baby" by Corona. They toured over parts of the world for one and a half years before their eventual breakup.[3]

Later she became manager for an industrial products company and also managed the nightclub Hell's Kitchen.[3] She has appeared in articles in GQ, FHM and The Sun.[5] In GQ they wrote: "This group is the sexiest thing since The Pussycat Dolls and much cooler".[5][6] With Sunblock, she entered the Top 10 in the British music charts.[7] Sunblock was also nominated for a Swedish Grammis in the club music category.[8]

In 2010, Simonsson released her first solo music single called "Swag in a Bag" under the name Rebecca Stella. In 2012, her second single, "Give Me that O", was released on Ultra Records.[9]

Fashion

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Rebecca Simonsson, 2013

Simonsson has created and released two fashion collections: one for the clothing website Nelly.com and one for the store Solo.[10][11] Her collection for Nelly.com went under the name "Rebecca Stella for Nelly".[12][13]

She was named "Best dressed Swedish woman" by the magazine S,[14] and was nominated for the title of "Fashionista of the year" by several magazines such as Chic and Veckorevyn.[15] At the 2013 Chic magazine Gala she won the "most chic fashionista award".[16]

She has been called "nightclub queen" by various publications.[2][13][17]

Media

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Simonsson has hosted the "After the show discussions" show for several TV3 productions such as the first season of the Swedish version of Project Runway and Paradise Hotel (Paradise Hotel: Eftersnack) in 2013.[18] She has appeared in commercials for and been spokeswoman for Thierry Mugler's perfume Womanity.[19]

She has also appeared on Vakna med The Voice, Stylisterna, Extra! Extra! and the show Hannah & Amanda.[20]

During 2012, a web-based reality show that followed Simonsson's life was created by the production company Pocketfilm, owned by Kristian Luuk.[21]

Simonsson appears in a film about Stockholm's club-going celebrities in a multi-media art display titled 150 Years of Club Kids hosted by the Museum of Spirits in Stockholm and co-sponsored by the local club Bern. The multimedia experience showcases historical and modern Club Kids. Simonsson plays herself as a modern Club Kid.[22]

Simonsson was the first celebrity dancer to be voted off in Let's Dance 2015.

References

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  1. ^ a b ANIELA SYLVAN-TELL ANDER (26 February 2013). "Hälsa på hemma hos Rebecca Simonsson". Elle. Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2013. Familj: Mamma, lillebror.
  2. ^ a b "Rebecca – vår mest vågade fashionista". Expressen. Archived from the original on 14 October 2012. Hennes mamma är grekinna och pappa är syrian från Libanon
  3. ^ a b c Flytström, Anna (17 July 2012). "Rebecca Simonsson om musik, stil och utvik". Aftonbladet (in Swedish). Archived from the original on 19 July 2012. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
  4. ^ Sunblock Archived 20 September 2013 at the Wayback Machine, Last FM, retrieved 11 January 2014
  5. ^ a b Lillemägi, David (2 November 2013). "Rebecca Stella leder nya 'Studio Paradise'". Expressen (in Swedish). Archived from the original on 25 October 2014. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
  6. ^ Gradvall, Jan (30 July 2006). "Spelar det någon roll vem som sjunger på skivan?" (in Swedish). Gradvall.se. Archived from the original on 14 December 2013. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
  7. ^ Stromberg, Niclas (22 June 2006). "Vi säljer inte på sex". Metro (in Swedish). Archived from the original on 18 December 2013. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
  8. ^ Hamberg, Patrik (6 December 2006). "Nomineringarna till Grammis och P3 Guld klara". dagensskiva.com. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
  9. ^ "Give me that O". Ultramusic.com. Archived from the original on 25 June 2012. Retrieved 17 December 2013.
  10. ^ Anter, Frida (11 October 2012). "Rebecca – vår mest vågade fashionista". Expressen (in Swedish). Archived from the original on 14 October 2012. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
  11. ^ "KIKA PÅ REBECCAS KOLLEKTION" (in Swedish). STUREPLAN.se. 12 April 2012. Archived from the original on 14 April 2012. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
  12. ^ "Rebecca Stella for Nelly". Nelly.com. Archived from the original on 14 December 2013. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
  13. ^ a b "Rebecca Simonsson hyllar Isabel Adrian i ny kollektion". Chic. 24 May 2013. Archived from the original on 20 December 2013. Retrieved 20 December 2013. Stilinspiratören Rebecca Simonsson har många titlar på ditt CV: designer, modell, sångerska, bloggare och nattklubbsdrottning
  14. ^ "Stureplan – Bloggar – Rebecca". CHIC (in Swedish). Retrieved 16 December 2013.[dead link]
  15. ^ "Nominerade: Årets chicaste fashionista 2011". CHIC (in Swedish). 1 May 2011. Archived from the original on 5 October 2012. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
  16. ^ "CHIC GALA 2013 – REBECCA STELLA SIMONSSON". Radar magazine. Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
  17. ^ "Min värld: Rebecca Simonsson". Elle. 23 January 2012. Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 19 December 2013. Den här veckan möter Elsa artisten, nattklubbsdrottningen och designern Rebecca Simonsson.
  18. ^ "Studio Paradise" (in Swedish). TV3.se. Archived from the original on 14 December 2013. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
  19. ^ "Rebecca Simonsson for Thierry Mugler" (in Swedish). Chich.se. Archived from the original on 14 December 2013. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
  20. ^ "Stylisterna – Rebecca Simonson". .That extra inch. 27 January 2012. Archived from the original on 14 December 2013. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
  21. ^ "Rebecca Tells All". Pocket Entertainment. Archived from the original on 14 December 2013. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
  22. ^ "150 YEARS OF CLUB KIDS". Radar Magazine. Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
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