Laufey Lín Bing Jónsdóttir, known as Laufey, is an Icelandic singer and musician.In the early 2020s, She achieved prominence for her success as a jazz-inspired pop artist. In the 2014, Having performed as a cello soloist with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra at age 15, Laufey was a finalist edition of Ísland Got Talent (Iceland’s Got Talent), and a semi-finalist on The Voice Iceland the following year. She released her debut EP, Typical of Me. Her debut album, Everything I Know About Love, charted in Iceland and the United States. Its follow-up, Bewitched, won Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards and its single “From the Start” found moderate chart success in Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Laufey Lín Bing Jónsdóttir was born on the 23rd of April 1999, in Reykjavík, Iceland.
| Birth Name | Laufey Lín Bing Jónsdóttir |
| Nickname | Laufey |
| Date of Birth | 23rd of April 1999 |
| Place of Birth | Reykjavík, Iceland |
| Age | 25 years old |
| Sun Sign | Taurus |
| Profession | Singer-Songwriter, Record Producer |
| Nationality | Icelandic |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Religion | Christianity |
Genre
Pop, Jazz Pop, Classical
Instruments
Vocals,, Piano, Guitar, Cello, Violin
Labels
AWAL
Education
Laufey studied at Reykjavík College of Music before obtaining a bachelor’s degree from Berklee College of Music.
Family Details
- Father – Unknown
- Mother – Unknown
- Siblings – Júnía Lín Jónsdóttir (Twin Sister)
Marital Status
Single
Boyfriend / Spouse
Laufey Lín Bing Jónsdóttir has dated –
Laufey has largely opted to keep her personal life away from the public spotlight, which makes it difficult for us to say anything about her love life and dating history.
Physical Statistics
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| Body Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Shoe Size | 8 (US) |
| Dress Size | 6 (US) |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Laufey became known as a singer, songwriter, and producer who is best known for globally acclaimed studio albums, EPs, and singles including Everything I Know About Love, Bewitched, Typical of Me, Christmas with You, and Love Flew Away. She is also known for winning the 2024 Grammy Awards for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album, “Bewitched,” and the Icelandic Music Awards.
Singing Debut
On 6 April 2020, Laufey released her debut single, “Street by Street”, which charted at number one on Icelandic Radio. On 30 April 2021, She then launched her first EP, Typical of Me, which she calls her little baby.
Laufey Lín Bing Jónsdóttir Net worth
Laufey Lín Bing Jónsdóttir has an estimated net worth of $3 million dollars as of 2024.
Social Media Profiles
- Instagram – laufey
- YouTube Channel– Laufey Lín Bing Jónsdóttir
Some Lesser Known Facts About Laufey Lín Bing Jónsdóttir
- Growing up, she found her passion for music and learned to play the piano while studying at a local high school.
- In 2020, Laufey started her music career and released her debut single, “Street by Street,” which received positive views.
- Her second single, “Someone New,” also received positive reviews from both the audience and critics. A year later, she released her first-ever EP, “Typical of Me.”
- The EP was a commercial hit and ranked second on the US Billboard charts. The singer released her debut studio album, “Everything I Know About Love,” which was also a massive hit.
- In 2023, Laufey released her second album, “Bewitched,” which was critically acclaimed and won the Grammy Awards for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.
- Apart from this, she has released numerous popular albums, EPs, and singles, including Dreamer, Second Best, Haunted, Lovesick, Bored, A Night to Remember, Christmas Dreaming, Fragile, Valentine, Best Friend, The Reykjavík Sessions, A Very Laufey Holiday!, and others.
