Thomas Meilstrup

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Thomas Meilstrup also known as just Thomas (born

He was in Eventyrteatret (Adventure Theatre) where he took lessons in acting, dancing and singing. He was invited to sing in the Stig Rossens Christmas special, also singing at various festivals. He also plays the piano and keyboard, usually both playing while singing during his performances. [1] [2]

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In 2008 he played the role of Læris in the film Frode og alle de andre rødder directed by Bubber. He has also sung for cartoon series like Tordenguden Thor, in the film Far til fire på japansk, and memorably in Happy Feet Two , where he sings with the voice of the little penguin character. [3] He also voiced the character Steven Universe in the Danish dub during the last episode of the series Steven Universe as well as Steven Universe: The Movie and Steven Universe Future .

Winner of Skjulte stjerner

In 2011, he was selected by Tim Schou, the lead singer of the Danish band A Friend in London as a potential "star" that participated in the inaugural season of Skjulte stjerner (meaning "Hidden Star"). [4] Tim Schou would mentor Thomas throughout the 8 weeks of the show from 2 September to 14 October 2010 and make various duets with him.

Date#SongOriginal artistResult
9 Sept 2011Week 1"Firework" Katy Perry Safe
16 Sept 2011Week 2"(I've Had) The Time of My Life" /
"Baby"
Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes /
Justin Bieber
Safe
23 Sept 2011Week 3"New Tomorrow / "Calling a Friend" A Friend in London / A Friend in LondonSafe
30 Sept 2011Week 4"Over the Rainbow" Judy Garland Safe
7 Oct 2011Semi-Final"Listen" /
"Dancing on My Own"
Beyoncé Knowles /
Robyn
To the final
14 Oct 2011Final"Moves Like Jagger" /
"Run to You"
Maroon 5 feat. Christina Aguilera /
Whitney Houston
Winner
"Over the Rainbow" Judy Garland

Thomas with his mentor partner Tim Schou won the show in the final against runners-up Mie mentored and coupled with Karen and third Emily mentored and coupled with U$O.

Thomas went on to win 250,000 Danish kroners and just after the program released his debut official song "Almost There" featuring Tim Schou.

Personal life

Thomas Meilstrup is the son of Dansk Melodi Grand Prix star Gry Meilstrup (also known as Gry Johansen).

Discography

Albums

YearAlbumPeak positionsCertification
DEN
[5]
2014My Sound of Christmas18

Singles

Filmography

Live action

Animation

References

  1. HANGMAN - Thomas Meilstrup
  2. THOMAS MEILSTRUP - Heavenly Father
  3. DanskeFilm: Thomas Meilstrup
  4. Thomas Meilstrup fra Skjulte Stjerner træner i Farum (in Danish)
  5. "Thomas Meilstrup discography". danishcharts.dk. Hung Medien. Retrieved 4 December 2014.
  6. Danske Film Stemmer - Thomas Meilstrup (in Danish)