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

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

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

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

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

  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.