Who is Felicia? Meet Sweden's Eurovision 2026 entry

It's to get on your dancing shoes as Eurovision returns for a landmark 70th year!

Tonight (12 May), the first 15 countries vying for a spot in the grand final will perform and amongst them is Sweden, who almost had a shot of winning last year - but will they be so lucky again?

This year, Sweden will be represented by Felicia, who has been described as one of Sweden's "most influential digital figures".

As we wait to find out how she fares in the competition, read on for everything you need to know.

Who is Sweden Eurovision 2026 entry Felicia?

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Felicia Eriksson, known professionally as Felicia, is a singer best known for providing the vocals for musical act Fröken Snusk, a persona known for wearing a pink balaclava to maintain anonymity. The singer gained significant popularity during Melodifestivalen 2024.

After beginning her solo career, Felicia has used a mask to partially cover her face and in 2026, she once again performed at Melodifestivalen and earned herself the spot representing Sweden at Eurovision.

How old is Felicia?

Felicia is 24 years old.

What nationality is Felicia?

Felicia is Swedish, having been born in Tullinge, Sweden.

What is Sweden's Eurovision 2026 song called?

Felicia will represent Sweden with the song My System, which was originally created during an international songwriting camp held in Iceland.

With songwriters from Sweden, Denmark and Norway, the track holds the Melodifestivalen record for the most foreign songwriters on a single entry.

You can watch the music video below.

What has Felicia said about representing Sweden at Eurovision 2026?

After winning Melodifestivalen, Felicia shared on Instagram: "I am so grateful beyond words! Thank you so much!"

Where did Sweden come in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest?

Sweden placed fourth in the final with a total score of 321 points, with odds in their favour to win the contest prior to the big night.

They were represented by comedy band KAJ.

The Eurovision Song Contest has faced significant criticism over its decision to allow Israel to take part in the event due to the ongoing war in Gaza.

This year, a number of countries will boycott the contest following the European Broadcasting Union’s decision not to expel Israel from the competition.

At the EBU general assembly in December 2025, a vote was held to introduce new rules that would stop governments and third parties from disproportionately promoting songs to influence voters. No vote was held on Israel’s participation.

The EBU said in a statement: "A large majority of members agreed that there was no need for a further vote on participation and that the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 should proceed as planned, with the additional safeguards in place."

Following this, Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Iceland confirmed they would not participate in this year’s Eurovision.

Irish broadcaster RTÉ said: "RTÉ feels that Ireland’s participation remains unconscionable given the appalling loss of lives in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis there, which continues to put the lives of so many civilians at risk."

The BBC, which broadcasts the competition in the UK, has said it supports the decision made by the EBU. "This is about enforcing the rules of the EBU and being inclusive," it said in a statement.

The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 final will take place on Saturday 16 May 2026.

You can also check out the full list of Eurovision winners and how many times the UK has won Eurovision.

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