John Lundvik Biography: Awards, Movies, Songs, Height, Parents, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Kids, Girlfriend

John Lundvik, whose full name is John Hassim Lundvik, is a Swedish singer, songwriter, and former sprinter from London, England, who was raised in Växjö, Sweden.

Renowned for his soulful performances in Melodifestivalen and Eurovision Song Contest 2019 with Too Late for Love, as well as his songwriting for artists like Ed Sheeran and the Swedish royal wedding, he blends athletic grit with musical passion.

Profile

• Full Name: John Hassim Lundvik
• Stage Name: John Lundvik
• Born: January 27, 1983
• Age: 42 years old
• Birthplace: London, England, UK
• Nationality: Swedish
• Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Former Sprinter, Voice Actor
• Height: 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm)
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Jane Lundvik, Johan Lundvik
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Jotta Martidou
• Children: Michael Lundvik, Naomi Lundvik
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $1 million to $5 million

Early Life And Education

John Hassim Lundvik was born on January 27, 1983, in London, England, to a Kuwaiti mother and adopted at one week old by Swedish expatriates Jane and Johan Lundvik. Of Swedish nationality and mixed Kuwaiti and Caucasian ethnicity, his religious beliefs are not documented.

He lived in London until age six, when his adoptive family relocated to Växjö, Sweden. Raised in Växjö with his parents, John never met his biological mother, a fact he has openly discussed.

Career

John began as a sprinter with IFK Växjö, winning gold medals at youth and junior levels and a bronze in the 4x100m relay at the 2005 Swedish Championships.

His personal bests include 6.99 seconds (60m, 2002), 10.84 seconds (100m, 2006), and 22.42 seconds (200m, 2003). He transitioned to music in 2010, co-writing When You Tell the World You’re Mine for the wedding of Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden, performed by Björn Skifs and Agnes Carlsson.

He composed for artists like Anton Ewald (Natural, 2014), Isac Elliot, and Sanna Nielsen, and wrote music for Easy Money and the U.S. series Empire. In 2016, he performed All About the Games for the Rio Olympics and duetted with Lill Lindfors at Allsång på Skansen.

John competed in Melodifestivalen 2018 with My Turn, finishing third, and won Melodifestivalen 2019 with Too Late for Love, which reached #1 on Sweden’s Sverigetopplistan chart and placed fifth at the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 in Tel Aviv with 334 points.

He co-wrote the UK’s Bigger Than Us (Michael Rice, 2019, 26th place) and France’s Mon alliée (The Best in Me) (Tom Leeb, 2020, canceled due to COVID-19). He voiced Simba in the Swedish dub of The Lion King (2019) and appeared in Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020).

In Melodifestivalen 2022, his song Änglavakt placed eighth, and in 2025, Voice of the Silent placed sixth. In 2020, he won Sweden’s Let’s Dance with partner Linn Hegdal. In 2025, he continues to perform, write, and engage fans globally.

Awards & Nominations

• 2019: Melodifestivalen, Winner (Too Late for Love)
• 2020: Let’s Dance (Sweden), Winner (with Linn Hegdal)

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @johnlundvik
• Facebook: johnlundvik
• YouTube channel: John Lundvik

Personal Life

John, 42, resides in Stockholm, Sweden, and is in a relationship with Jotta Martidou, with whom he has two children: Michael (born 2015) and Naomi (born 2017). Standing at 6 feet 1 inch, he’s an Aquarius known for his warm and driven personality.

His adoptive parents, Jane and Johan, supported his athletic and musical pursuits, and he maintains a close bond with them. John’s Kuwaiti heritage via his biological mother adds depth to his identity, though he embraces his Swedish upbringing.

He won Let’s Dance in 2020, showcasing his competitive spirit. John avoids controversy, focusing on family, music, and adoption awareness advocacy, often sharing his adopted story. His hobbies include fitness and spending time with his kids.

Net Worth

John Lundvik’s net Worth is estimated at $1 million to $5 million. His income comes from music sales, streaming revenue from hits like Too Late for Love, songwriting for artists like Ed Sheeran, film and TV compositions, Let’s Dance winnings, and social media sponsorships, earning approximately $500 to $1,500 per Instagram post with 133,000 followers.

Discography

• When You Tell the World You’re Mine (2010) – Single, Co-writer (performed by Björn Skifs and Agnes Carlsson)
• Natural (2014) – Single, Songwriter (performed by Anton Ewald)
• All About the Games (2016) – Single, Swedish Olympic Song
• My Turn (2018) – Single
• Too Late for Love (2019) – Single
• One Night in Bangkok (2019) – Single
• Too Late for Love (Remixes) (2019) – Single
• Bigger Than Us (2019) – Single, Co-writer (performed by Michael Rice)
• Mon alliée (The Best in Me) (2020) – Single, Co-writer (performed by Tom Leeb)
• Änglavakt (2022) – Single
• Voice of the Silent (2025) – Single

Filmography

• Easy Money (2010) – Film, Soundtrack Composer
• Empire (2015) – TV Series, Soundtrack Composer
• The Lion King (2019) – Film, Voice Actor (Simba, Swedish dub)
• Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020) – Film, Himself (Sing-a-long Scene)