Alessandra Mele

[1] She represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 with "Queen of Kings", which finished in 5th place at the grand final with 268 points.

Mele was born on 5 September 2002 in Pietra Ligure, Savona to an Italian father from Albenga and a Norwegian mother from Stathelle,[4] and grew up in Cisano sul Neva.

[1][5][6] At the age of twelve, she won the fifth edition of VB Factor, a local talent show in the Val Bormida region.

On 4 January 2023, Mele was announced as one of twenty-one artists to compete in Melodi Grand Prix 2023, the Norwegian national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023.

[16] However, the day after in the hours before the final was due to take place, she announced that she would step down from the role, with NRK's channel hostess Ingvild Helljesen replacing her as spokesperson.

Alessandra Mele performing in Dublin, Ireland as part of her Queen of Kings Tour in 2024
Alessandra Mele performing in Dublin, Ireland as part of her Queen of Kings Tour in 2024