Anna Sundstrand
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Anna Maria Carolina Sundstrand (born February 22, 1989 in Stockholm
, Sweden
) is a Swedish
singer and model. She was a member of the Swedish pop group Play from the group's formation in 2001 when she was 12 until their breakup in 2005. Sundstrand was the youngest member of the group until Janet Leon
joined in 2003.
Anna was selected to be a part of Play by Laila Bagge
, who owned a dance studio in Sweden called 'Sway' in which Anna was enrolled. She is a relative of the Swedish actress Greta Garbo
.
Since Play's disbanding, 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) Anna began a modeling
career, signing with Model Management Group based in New York City
(the same agency to which her bandmate Rosie Munter has signed) and posing for a 2006 calendar being marketed to the same audience that followed Play. Additionally, she has been exploring a solo singing career. She has performed several times with Chris Trousdale
, a former member of boy band Dream Street
. Her debut album was expected to be released in 2007, but now is expected to be released sometime in 2010.
Sundstrand was most often heard singing the middle harmony/melody line of Play songs, but sometimes she also sang the higher harmonies. On various performances of the song "Don't Stop the Music" from Play's album Don't Stop the Music, Sundstrand sang the higher harmony while fellow member Rosie Munter sings her solo.
In 2009, Anna Sundstrand completed a film titled The Sacred Journey, alongside longtime band member and friend Chris Trousdale. The Sacred Journey is expected to be released sometime in 2010.
In 2010, Anna has been working on a movie directed by Michael Criscione in February 2010, called The Truth about Layla. Anna is also writing a fiction book based on her life about the struggles of a child star in the entertainment industry.
Also in 2010, Play announced their reunion which would include all original members, including former front woman Faye Hamlin, but much to the disappointment of fans, it was later announced that Anna along with former band mate Rosanna Munter would not be a part of the groups new line up. Anna released two statements regarding the controversy confirming she would not be a part of the reunion, citing that she did not agree with the way the reunion was handled, but wished the girls all the best, and that she is focused on her film & music career in the U.S., where she has lived for the past few years.
In February 2010 Anna released her debut solo single, "Brand New Me" on iTunes.
Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area...
, Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
) is a Swedish
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
singer and model. She was a member of the Swedish pop group Play from the group's formation in 2001 when she was 12 until their breakup in 2005. Sundstrand was the youngest member of the group until Janet Leon
Janet Leon
Janet Ava Leon is a professional Swedish singer and dancer of Persian and Spanish descent.-Time in Play:She joined the pop group Play in late 2003...
joined in 2003.
Anna was selected to be a part of Play by Laila Bagge
Laila Bagge
Laila Natali Bagge Wahlgren, born 15 December 1972 in Lund as Laila Natali Cahling, formerly Laila Bagge, is a Swedish manager and songwriter. Her mother is Swedish and her father is Palestinian. She worked for Sony BMG New York for three years as a talent scout. Laila also found the members and...
, who owned a dance studio in Sweden called 'Sway' in which Anna was enrolled. She is a relative of the Swedish actress Greta Garbo
Greta Garbo
Greta Garbo , born Greta Lovisa Gustafsson, was a Swedish film actress. Garbo was an international star and icon during Hollywood's silent and classic periods. Many of Garbo's films were sensational hits, and all but three were profitable...
.
Since Play's disbanding, 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) Anna began a modeling
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
career, signing with Model Management Group based in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
(the same agency to which her bandmate Rosie Munter has signed) and posing for a 2006 calendar being marketed to the same audience that followed Play. Additionally, she has been exploring a solo singing career. She has performed several times with Chris Trousdale
Chris Trousdale
Christopher Ryan Trousdale is an American pop singer, actor, dancer and former member of the band Dream Street.-Early life:Trousdale was born in New Port Richey, Florida to a Greek American father and an Irish American mother.-Career:...
, a former member of boy band Dream Street
Dream Street
Dream Street was an American pop boy band that was formed in mid 1999 by Louis Baldonieri and Brian Lukow. Dream Street later disbanded in 2002 after a legal dispute between the parents and the group's managers...
. Her debut album was expected to be released in 2007, but now is expected to be released sometime in 2010.
Sundstrand was most often heard singing the middle harmony/melody line of Play songs, but sometimes she also sang the higher harmonies. On various performances of the song "Don't Stop the Music" from Play's album Don't Stop the Music, Sundstrand sang the higher harmony while fellow member Rosie Munter sings her solo.
In 2009, Anna Sundstrand completed a film titled The Sacred Journey, alongside longtime band member and friend Chris Trousdale. The Sacred Journey is expected to be released sometime in 2010.
In 2010, Anna has been working on a movie directed by Michael Criscione in February 2010, called The Truth about Layla. Anna is also writing a fiction book based on her life about the struggles of a child star in the entertainment industry.
Also in 2010, Play announced their reunion which would include all original members, including former front woman Faye Hamlin, but much to the disappointment of fans, it was later announced that Anna along with former band mate Rosanna Munter would not be a part of the groups new line up. Anna released two statements regarding the controversy confirming she would not be a part of the reunion, citing that she did not agree with the way the reunion was handled, but wished the girls all the best, and that she is focused on her film & music career in the U.S., where she has lived for the past few years.
In February 2010 Anna released her debut solo single, "Brand New Me" on iTunes.
Studio albums
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