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SCENE OUT MCQP 2019

After performing her latest single Been and Gone in front of an audience of 20,000 at Copenhagen Pride in August 2019, Therése Neaimé travelled to Paris to film the music video of the song

with hunky, French movie star Tom Schacht. She said, ”It was an amaz- ing week. It’s an incredible feeling to see your music spread internation- ally and at the same time perform in front of an audience that sing and

dance along. The same weekend we also filmed the music video to my

latest song Been and Gone in Paris. The commitment I felt from the

film team and also from my fellow actor Tom Schacht was amazing”.

She began her singing career at the age of 15 with the Stockholm East Gospel Choir and later toured the world as a backing singer and dancer with several international artists. Over recent years Therése has built a loyal audience in her homeland and the region surrounding her father’s ancestral country of Lebanon. Growing up in Sweden as the daughter of a Swedish mother and a Leba- nese father, the singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, and motivational speaker decided early on to take charge of her own destiny. When Therese was asked whether she be- lieve that anything is possible and whether one can live life to the fullest, here and now, taking risks and seizing opportunities.

Therése Neaimé’s answered a passionate ‘Yes’.

Despite being bullied in school, Therése became a successful track and field athlete. “Being an athlete taught me that with hard work and focus you can achieve a lot,” says Therése. “It also improved my confidence and my sense of who I am.” She has applied this mindset to her life ever since. “I believe life is about becoming the best version of ourselves. Following a path of excellence can be difficult, but not doing it scares me even more.”

This is why Therése never limited herself to being ‘just’ a singer, an actress or a

speaker. Whenever she feels called to try something new, she commits to the chal- lenge wholeheartedly. “Obviously, talent is important,” Therése explained, “but work ethic, belief in oneself, and a

positive attitude are even better pre- dictors of a person’s success in life.”

Swedish Diva, Therése Neaimé Headlines the Pride Stage

” Ask and you might receive! Dare and you will gain!” Therése says. “I truly believe that if you really want to inspire others, you must have been through the journey yourself.” In her talk, From Dream to Reality, she tells her personal story. The story of a little girl who thought she couldn’t sing who became a respected artist, making a living doing what she always wanted to do. Therése’s goal is to inspire people, be it through artistic expression or motivational speaking.

The singer-songwriter’s music combines Therése’s Swedish and Lebanese heritage into a Scandipop/Arabic Pop hybrid that has charted worldwide.

She has played concerts in the US, Europe and the Middle East with her own band, Neaimé. She has performed for NATO troops in Afghanistan and opened for Simply Red on their European tour. She was selected by the Swedish Government as a notable personality for the cause of Swedish-Arab relationships. Therése has been the Brand Ambassador for Volkswagen Middle East and an Ambassador for the Swedish Foundation for Children with Cancer.

She has performed for the King and Crown Princess of Sweden and at numerous VIP events. As an actress, she has had lead roles in both film and theatre. Therése is also an author who recently published her book, From dream to Reality.

Therése also balances her career with being a single mother of three children. Once again, she shows that it is possible to reach your goals no matter how challenging it may seem. “Being a single mom never slowed me down,” says Therése. “I bring my kids along to work-related events whenever possible. I truly believe it´s a great experience for them.”

The Swedish-Lebanese singer-songwriter has enjoyed great success in the US, Europe and the Middle East. Her latest hit single

Picture with hunky Tom Schacht

Today is a Holiday, an upbeat party song with an Arabic flavour, as well as Sold to Perfection, a song that combines Therése’s Swedish and Lebanese heritage and forms a Scandipop/Arabic pop hybrid, have gained great success over the world.

Her debut album Livin was released in 2006 on Theresé´s own label Future Records in collaboration with Universal Music Sweden and included the hit singles, The Future (#13 in the US) and Not Easy (#1 in Sweden). Therése’s single Color Of Love from the same album became one of the most played songs on radio in Sweden, which created an even bigger breakthrough. Her initial success in Sweden triggered various performances and live concerts as well as appearances on Swedish radio and TV. her international success, on June 1st Therése released yet another single, Today Is A Holiday, which also created worldwide attention entering the official pop Top 30 chart in the UK.

Therése is currently working on her fourth album.

Therése Neaimé toured the world from Los Angeles to Singapore, Europe and the Middle East. She performed for the troops in Afghanistan and has opened with her own band Neaimé for Simply Red on their European Tour.

Therése shares her time between Sweden and Dubai. She was selected by the Swedish Government as a notable personality for the cause of Swedish-Arab relations and represented them performing her own concerts in Cairo, Egypt. Adding to her talents, Therése is the Brand Ambassador for Volkswagen Middle East and an Ambassador for the Swedish Foundation for Children with Cancer.

Because of Therése’s versatility she also had appearances in various episodes with Ben Affleck in the TV-series Push Nevada for Touchstone Television, Hollywood.

She is currently performing in a West End musical in Sweden Spring Awakening where she has landed one of the lead roles.

This incredibly talented and versatile performer will be headling the Cape Town Pride 2020 stage thanks to the support and participation of the Swedish Embassy, and she is guaranteed to entertain the Cape Town LGBTI+ community like never before.

Therése took Copenhagen Pride by storm

In October 2011 she released her second album Stronger, a mix of soulful ballads and dance hits. It included the prereleased singles, How Could I, All I Think About Is You and Lovers Lullaby that all made it to radio hits. Her song, Today Is A Holiday, a dedication to the 40th anniversary of the UAE also became a hit playing on all major radio stations in the UAE.

In February 2013 Therése released her third album Sandstorm in Europe and received great attention. After her return to Dubai, Therése enjoyed much media attention. Dubbed by DubaiEye as the talk of town she´s been a regular on TV and radio shows, lifestyle magazines and tabloids.

In October 2015, Therése released her first material in Swedish. The singles, Framme Snart and Djupet Av Min Själ were the first ones to be released from her EP and soon became popular across the Scandinavian radio stations. In summer 2017 Therése released yet another single, Att Få Låna Dig En Stund. This time through Universal Music Sweden where she recently signed a record deal.

In May 2018, Therése single, Sold To Perfection from her previous album Sandstorm was re-released and went straight to #6 on the US TOP 20 radio chart. On May 25th Therése also released a new single in Swedish, Ännu Ett År (Yet another year), this time through Yellow Rhinestone Records. Due to