Josefin Nilsson Biography: Movies, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Husband, Awards, Songs

Monica Emma Josefin Nilsson, commonly known as Josefin Nilsson, was a Swedish singer and actress renowned for her work with the music group Ainbusk and her role in the musical Chess.

She rose to prominence with her 1993 solo album Shapes, produced by ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson.

In 1995, an Estonian-language cover of her song “Surprise, Surprise” was released, titled “Sa muutsid kõik,” and was performed by Estonian pop singer Nancy.

Profile

• Full Name: Monica Emma Josefin Nilsson
• Stage Name: Josefin Nilsson
• Born: March 22, 1969
• Death date: February 29, 2016
• Age: 46 years old
• Birthplace: När, Gotland, Sweden
• Nationality: Swedish
• Occupation: Swedish singer and actress
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Doris Nilsson, Allan Nilsson
• Siblings: Marie Nilsson Lind
• Partner: Örjan Ramberg
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Unmarried
• Net Worth: $1 million

Early Life And Education

Monica Emma Josefin Nilsson was born on March 22, 1969, in När, Gotland, Sweden.

She was the daughter of revue artist and songwriter Allan Nilsson and his wife, Doris Nilsson. Josefin grew up in Gotland alongside her two sisters, Marie Nilsson (1961–2024) and another unnamed sister and a brother.

She later moved to Stockholm for high school, where she continued her education after growing up on the island of Gotland.

Josefin was of Swedish ethnicity, although her religious beliefs are not publicly known.

Career

Josefin Nilsson began her musical career by forming the Ainbusk group in 1990, alongside her sister Marie Nilsson and friends Annelie Roswall and Birgitta “Bittis” Jakobsson.

The group gained attention when Benny Andersson of ABBA noticed them and wrote two successful songs.

Their debut EP was released that same year, marking the start of a promising music career. The group was well-received in Sweden, and its popularity grew over the following years.

In 1992, Josefin was awarded the Ulla Billquist scholarship, which supports young artists. In 1993, she released her first solo album, Shapes. Produced by Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, the album achieved commercial success, ranking 14th in Swedish sales.

Throughout her career, she released several albums with Ainbusk and had notable roles in musicals, including playing Svetlana in the Swedish version of Chess in 2002. She also participated in the Melodifestivalen in 2005 and 2008 as a solo artist and with Ainbusk.

In 1995, an Estonian-language cover of her hit song “Surprise, Surprise” was released, titled “Sa muutsid kõik,” performed by Estonian singer Nancy.

Despite facing health struggles, including multiple surgeries for back and hip problems, Josefin continued her musical career.

In 2015, she recorded a new track written by Benny Andersson with her sister Marie, but it wasn’t released digitally until 2019. She also performed several concerts in Gotland with her sister that year.

Josefin Nilsson’s life was marked by personal hardships, including domestic violence from her former partner, which significantly impacted her health.

In 2016, after undergoing hip surgery, she tragically passed away at the age of 46 due to complications from an enlarged heart and prescription drug use.

Her story was brought to light in a 2019 documentary that shed light on the abuse she suffered, sparking meaningful conversations about domestic violence in Sweden.

Social Media

Josefin Nilsson does not have any active social media accounts.

Personal Life

Josefin Nilsson was in an abusive relationship with actor Örjan Ramberg in the late 1990s, which severely affected her health.

Although she planned to write about her experiences, she passed away on February 29, 2016, at the age of 46, shortly after a hip surgery.

Her death was attributed to an enlarged heart, compounded by health issues and prescription medication effects.

Discography

• Shapes (1993) #14 SWE
• “Heaven and Hell” (1993) #28 SWE
• “High Hopes and Heartaches”
• “Where the Whales Have Ceased to Sing”
• “Surprise, Surprise”
• “Med hjärtats egna ord” (2005)
• “Jag saknar dig ibland” (2008)

Filmography

• 1991 Popitopp (TV Series)
• 1996 Juloratoriet
• 1997 Adam & Eva
• 2000 Det blir aldrig som man tänkt sig
• 2002 Chess
• 2003 Chess (musical)

Net Worth

Josefin Nilsson’s net worth is estimated at around $1 million, mainly due to her successful career as a singer and actress, particularly with the Ainbusk Singers and her solo work.

Despite her achievements, personal challenges impacted her health and career path.