Elecktra

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Elecktra
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Elecktra in 2024
Born
Robin Werner
OccupationDrag performer

Robin Werner, known by the stage name Elecktra, [1] is a Swedish drag performer who competed on Drag Race Sverige . [2]

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Werner participated in Melodifestivalen 2024 with the song "Banne maj", being eliminated from her heat on 2 March 2024. [3] The following 5 May, she co-hosted the opening "Turquoise Carpet" event of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 alongside Tia Kofi. [4]

Discography

Singles

List of singles, with selected peak chart positions
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
SWE
[5]
”Banne maj"202438Non-album single

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