Erika Vikman Biography: Age, Partner, Net Worth, Songs, Albums, Height, Eurovision, Tango

Erika Susanna Vikman is a Finnish singer-songwriter and actress known for her bold transition from Finnish tango to provocative electropop, earning her the title of “queen of trashy disco.”

She first gained prominence by winning the Tangomarkkinat festival in 2016, becoming Finland’s Tango Queen. Her 2020 single “Cicciolina,” a double-platinum hit, marked her breakthrough, blending feminism, kitsch, and innuendo, and led to her chart-topping debut album Erika Vikman (2021).

Representing Finland at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, with the risqué electropop anthem “Ich Komme,” she finished 11th, sparking both acclaim and controversy for its explicit lyrics and staging.

Profile

• Full Name: Erika Susanna Vikman
• Stage Name: Erika Vikman
• Born: 20 February, 1993
• Age: 32 years old
• Birthplace: Tampere, Finland
• Nationality: Finnish
• Occupation: Singer-Songwriter, Actress
• Height: 1.7 m
• Parents: Saija Vikman, Ari Vikman
• Siblings: Jennika Vikman
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $3 million

Early Life and Education

Erika Susanna Vikman was born on February 20, 1993, in Tampere, Finland, to Saija Vikman, a Finnish tango singer who competed in Tangomarkkinat, and Ari Vikman. She grew up in Lempäälä and Pori, with a younger sister, Jennika, also a singer. Music was central to her childhood, influenced by her mother’s career.

At 15, she won the girls’ division of the 2008 Junior Tango Competition and later competed in the 2010 Tampere Springboard Competition. Vikman graduated from Tampere Coeducational High School in 2013 and studied pop-jazz vocals at Pirkanmaa Music College, honing her musical skills before pursuing a professional career. Her ethnicity is Finnish. Her religion is not publicly known.

Career

Erika Vikman began her professional career in 2013, placing seventh in the seventh season of Finland’s Idols. She established herself as a tango singer, finishing second at Tangomarkkinat in 2015 before winning in 2016, earning the title of Tango Queen. Signing with Sony Music, she released her first single, “Ettei mee elämä hukkaan” (2017), shifting toward electropop.

In 2018, she collaborated with songwriter Janne Rintala, aiming to reinvent herself as a provocative pop artist. Signing with Warner Music Finland and Mökkitie Records in 2019, she competed in Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK) 2020 with “Cicciolina,” a song about Hungarian-Italian actress Ilona Staller, finishing second but earning double-platinum status and peaking at No. 5 in Finland.

Her follow-up singles, “Syntisten pöytä” (2020, No. 3, platinum) and “Tääl on niin kuuma” with Arttu Wiskari (2021, No. 10), solidified her pop stardom, with the former becoming her first No. 1 radio hit. Her debut album, Erika Vikman (2021), topped the Finnish charts, certified platinum, and featured “Häpeä” (No. 15). In 2020, she placed third as “The Wasp” on Masked Singer Suomi.

She appeared in Vain elämää (2022) and acted in TV series like Parasta aikaa and Koskinen. In 2025, Vikman won UMK with “Ich Komme,” a bold electropop track about female empowerment and pleasure, written by Jori and Christel Roosberg. Her Eurovision performance, featuring a giant flaming microphone, reached 11th place with 196 points, despite EBU concerns over its provocative nature.

Currently, Vikman continues to perform at major festivals like Ruisrock, with hits like “Ruoska” (2023, triple-platinum, with Käärijä) amassing 11 million Spotify streams. Her collaborations with fashion brands like Kultajousi and REVOEL, and her role in Suurmestari (Finland’s Taskmaster), highlight her versatility. Despite controversy, including a snub from President Alexander Stubb favoring Swedish act KAJ, her unapologetic style and advocacy for feminism and mental health resonate with fans.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @erikavikmanofficial
• Facebook Handle: Erika Vikman
• Twitter Handle: @ErikaVikman

Personal Life

Erika Vikman is currently single and was previously in a high-profile relationship with Finnish singer Danny from 2016 to 2020, controversial due to their 50-year age gap. They lived together in Kirkkonummi until their separation. In 2020, she publicly identified as bisexual, embracing her identity during her pop reinvention.

Discography

• Erika Vikman (2021)

Singles:

• “Ettei mee elämä hukkaan” (2017)
• “Cicciolina” (2020)
• “Syntisten pöytä” (2020)
• “Häpeä” (2021)
• “Tääl on niin kuuma” ft. Arttu Wiskari (2021)
• “Ruoska” ft. Käärijä (2023)
• “Ich Komme” (2025)

Filmography

• Parasta aikaa (TV series)
• Koskinen (TV series)
• Kingi (TV series)

Net Worth

Erika Vikman has an estimated net worth of $3 million USD. Her income stems from music sales, with Erika Vikman (2021) and singles like “Cicciolina” and “Ruoska” achieving platinum status, alongside extensive touring at venues like Nokia Arena. Additional revenue comes from TV appearances on Masked Singer Suomi and Vain elämää, acting roles, and fashion collaborations with brands like Kultajousi.