Medina

Early Life

Medina Danielle Oona Valbak, known simply as Medina, is a Danish pop singer born in Denmark. Her father is Chilean, and her mother is Danish, having grown up in Malaysia. In 2005, she adopted the name Medina after consulting a numerologist, a name that is common in Chile rather than a reference to the Saudi Arabian city.

Career

Medina's music career began in 2007 with the release of her debut singles "Flå" and "Et Øjeblik," leading to her first album, "Tæt på." She gained significant popularity in 2008 with her hit single "Kun for mig," which was later released in English as "You and I." This track topped the Danish Singles Chart for six weeks and achieved triple-platinum status. Her second album, "Velkommen til Medina," also produced several successful singles, including "Velkommen til Medina" and "Ensom," both of which earned platinum awards. Medina's English version of "You and I" charted in multiple countries, including the UK and Germany. Throughout her career, she has received numerous accolades, including the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Danish Act.

Personal Life

Medina's personal life has seen its share of relationships, including a notable one with Danish singer Christopher from 2012 to 2014. In August 2020, she announced she was expecting her first child with husband Malo Chapsal, and later revealed she was expecting her second child in December 2021. Medina has also faced controversy, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, for spreading misinformation regarding the virus and vaccines on social media.