Live Melodifestivalen Andra Chansen 2011 Loreen (born as Lorén Talhaoui in Västerås, Sweden) is a Swedish singer-songwriter who rose to fame after competing in the Swedish talent TV-program "Idol 2004" where she finished fourth. In 2005, Loreen released the single "The Snake" together with Rob 'n' Raz. She has also been working behind the camera in Swedish TV-shows such as "Matakuten" and "Familjen annorlunda". By the end of 2010, it was announced that Loreen will be participating in Melodifestivalen 2011, the Swedish selection for Eurovision Song Contest 2011, with her entry "My Heart Is Refusing Me" in the 2nd selection.