20 Facts About Danny Saucedo

Danny Saucedo rose to fame as one of the finalists in Idol 2006, the Swedish version of Idol, where he reached the top six.

Danny Saucedo has competed in Melodifestivalen five times, every time as both artist and songwriter.

Danny Saucedo returned in 2021 with "Dandi dansa", qualifying direct to the final for a third time as a solo artist and finishing in seventh place in the final, and in 2024 with "Happy That You Found Me" when he qualified directly for the final.

Danny Saucedo was born in Stockholm to a Polish father and a Bolivian mother.

Danny Saucedo speaks fluent English, Polish and French in addition to his native Spanish and Swedish.

Danny Saucedo was in a relationship with Swedish singer Molly Sanden from 2013 to 2019, they were engaged in 2016.

Danny Saucedo embarked on his journey in Idol 2006 by auditioning with the song "I Swear" by the vocal quartet All-4-One.

Danny Saucedo was praised by the jury for his touching and convincing voice.

Danny Saucedo was a contestant on the television show Let's Dance 2008.

In October 2008 Danny Saucedo revealed that he would be back with a new album in early 2009 and that the first single from it would be "Radio", which had been released top radio for airplay.

Danny Saucedo later appeared in the music video for "Victorious", by Velvet and Linda Bengtzing.

Furthermore, Danny Saucedo participated in Melodifestivalen 2011 as a solo artist, singing the song "In the Club".

Danny Saucedo later presented the Swedish votes at finals of Eurovision Song Contest 2011.

Danny Saucedo has been active as a songwriter and has composed songs for Alcazar and Pulse.

In 2016, Danny Saucedo participated in the Swedish TV-show Sa mycket battre, which was broadcast on TV4.

Danny Saucedo has in recent years been touring in Sweden, most recently with "The Runway Show", which received acclaim from critics.

In March 2020, some of Danny Saucedo's shows had to be canceled, due to the amid arising concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Danny Saucedo participated in Melodifestivalen 2021, when he qualified for the finale, held on 13 March 2021.

Danny Saucedo finished in seventh place with 74 points; 39 points from the international juries and 35 points from televoting.

Danny Saucedo participated in Melodifestivalen 2024 with "Happy That You Found Me"; he came first in his heat on 24 February 2024, qualifying for the final.