Maja Söderström – From "Matilda" to "Hello Mello": A Rising Star
Maja, the 13-year-old Stockholm talent who already has an impressive career behind her.
By Stefan Hallgren
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Maja, the 13-year-old Stockholm talent who already has an impressive career behind her. Since she broke through at age six in SVT's Julkalender 2018, she has worked almost full-time as an actress and performer in film, TV series, commercials and on theater stages. A large fanbase on TikTok follows her every day throughout the year as well.<h2>A Brilliant Career</h2>Maja's breakthrough came early, and she has since continued to develop and take on new challenges. Most recently in 2024, she has played the lead role in Stadsteatern's grand production of the musical Matilda, a production that has attracted over 100,000 visitors. This achievement demonstrates not only her talent but also her ability to carry a larger production on her young shoulders.<h2>Hello Mello – The Next Big Challenge</h2>Now Maja is taking the next step in her career by participating in SVT's new initiative Hello Mello. This competition, which is similar to Melodifestivalen but is specially designed for young artists between 13 and 15 years old, is a platform where Maja can showcase her musical talent. She will participate in the heat that airs on November 10 at 20:00 with the song LAT, and there is no doubt that all of Ninetone and many others will be sitting down to cheer her on.For more information about Maja and her upcoming projects, keep an eye out for news and updates from SVT and other reliable sources. It's an exciting time for Maja and her fans, and we can hardly wait to see what she will do next!