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Wales Online
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Who is EMMY? Ireland's Eurovision star's real name and famous brother
Who is EMMY? Ireland's Eurovision star's real name and famous brother Ireland will perform in the second Eurovision semi-final on May 15 with EMMY taking to the stage third after her song Laika Party was selected as the country's entry Emmy performs on stage during the London Eurovision Party 2025 The prestigious Eurovision Song Contest is back for another year, being held in Basel, Switzerland following their 2024 win. May 15th brings the highly anticipated second semi-final, with Ireland's own EMMY due to perform as the third act. EMMY will sing Laika Party, a distinctive track that pays tribute to the story of the Soviet space dog. She crafted this song at a songwriting camp held in her homeland, and is eager to share it with the global audience. Giving RTE a glimpse into what fans can expect from the performance, she revealed: "Silver, space and a rocket!" EMMY is no stranger to fame with an impressive 1.2million followers on TikTok. When discussing her part in the Eurovision, EMMY described the experience as a "childhood dream that I never, ever thought would come true". She expressed her main objectives as: "My only two goals for Eurovision are to try my best and to make Ireland proud." Here's everything you need to know about this rising star, including her actual name, occupation, and a famous connection. Emmy attends the London Eurovision Party 2025 Article continues below What is EMMY's real name? EMMY is 24, a singer-songwriter from the quaint village of Sande, just south of Norway's capital, Oslo. Her actual name is Emmy Kristine Guttulsrud Kristiansen. At 14 years old, she shot to fame after participating in the 2015 youth music show Melodi Grand Prix Junior. Following this, in 2021, she performed in the Melodi Grand Prix - Norway's national final for the Eurovision Song Contest 2021, where she made it to the final but not to the competition's ultimate gold final. Norwegian singer Emmy representing Ireland with the song 'Laika Party' What is EMMY's job? The multi-talented star isn't just a singer; she's also a freelance graphic designer. While her primary focus is on music, she was part of Norway's jury for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023, providing her with invaluable experience as she contributed to selecting the competition's artists and songs. Erlend Guttulsrud Kristiansen and his sister Emmy Who is EMMY's famous sibling? Her brother, Erlend Guttulsrud Kristiansen, is rooting for her in the contest, along with the rest of their family. "Some of the family will be coming with us to Basel and some will be staying at home cheering for us on TV, which is great because I'll also have a support system to come home to when I get off the plane," EMMY remarked. Not only did her older brother compete in the Melodi Grand Prix Junior back in 2011, but he also co-wrote EMMY's Eurovision track, 'Laika Party'. Erlend's songwriting credits extend beyond his sister's work; he penned 'Scars' for Fake Eclipse and lent his voice to the band's song 'Without You'. Article continues below The first Eurovision semi-final airs on BBC One at 8pm on May 13. Fans outside of the UK can watch via the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel.
Irish Daily Mirror
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Ireland Eurovision hopeful EMMY's real name, job and famous brother
The Eurovision Song Contest is back and this year it is taking place in Basel, Switzerland, following their 2024 victory. The second semi-final is taking place on May 15, with Ireland set to be the third act of the night. EMMY will perform Laika Party, a track that tells the story of a "Soviet space dog". The song was created at a songwriting camp in EMMY's homeland and she is excited to share it with the world. Speaking to RTE about what to expect from her act, she teased: "Silver, space and a rocket!" She is already a global superstar with a TikTok following of 1.2million. EMMY described taking part in Eurovision as a "childhood dream that I never, ever thought would come true". She added: "My only two goals for Eurovision are to try my best and to make Ireland proud." Here is all you need to know about the star including her real name, job and famous brother. EMMY is a 24-year-old singer-songwriter from Sande, a small village south of the Norwegian capital of Oslo. Her real name is Emmy Kristine Guttulsrud Kristiansen. She first rose to prominence in 2015 when, at the age of 14, she took part in the youth music show Melodi Grand Prix Junior. The star went on to perform in the 2021 Melodi Grand Prix, which was also the Norwegian national final for the Eurovision Song Contest 2021. Although she qualified to the final, she did not make it to the gold final of the competition. The star's talents go beyond singing as she also works as a freelance graphic designer. Although she dedicates most of her time to music, taking part in Norway's jury for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Her experience provided valuable insight as she helped select the artists and songs for the competition. The star's brother, Erlend Guttulsrud Kristiansen, is backing her in the competition along with other members of her family. "Some of the family will be coming with us to Basel and some will be staying at home cheering for us on TV, which is great because I'll also have a support system to come home to when I get off the plane," she said. Her older brother also participated in the Melodi Grand Prix Junior competition in 2011 and he helped write Emmy's track, Laika Party, for Eurovision. Erland has also written a number of other songs including Scars for Fake Eclipse. He also featured on the band's track Without You. The first Eurovision semi-final airs on BBC One at 8pm on May 13. Fans outside of the UK can watch via the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel.
