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Björk
Björk Guðmundsdóttir ( , ; born 21 November 1965), known mononymously as Björk, is an Icelandic singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, and actress. Noted for her distinct voice, three-octave vocal range, and eccentric public persona, she has developed an eclectic musical style over a career spanning five decades, drawing on electronica, pop, dance, trip hop, jazz, and avant-garde music. She is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of her era.
Stefán Karl Stefánsson
Icelandic actor (1975–2018)
Halla Tómasdóttir
President of Iceland
Laufey (singer)
Laufey Lín Bing Jónsdóttir, known mononymously as Laufey, is an Icelandic singer, songwriter and writer. Her musical style blends genres such as jazz pop and classical music. Laufey began performing as a cello soloist with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra at age 15. She then emerged as a finalist in the 2014 edition of Ísland Got Talent and a semifinalist on The Voice Iceland in 2015.
Kali-Svala Björgvinsdóttir
Svala Björgvinsdóttir (born 8 February 1977), professionally known as Svala, Svala Björgvins or Kali, is an Icelandic singer and songwriter. She rose to major fame with her song, "The Real Me" which was released on June 12, 2001 to Rhythmic contemporary radio, from her album of the same name. The singer briefly adopted the stage name "Kali" after joining the house band Steed Lord. She represented Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv.
Ólafur Jóhann Ólafsson
Icelandic writer
Rebekka Guðleifsdóttir
Icelandic artist
Bjarni Jónsson
Icelandic mathematician (1920-2016)
Anna Bjorn
Icelandic actor and model
Jón Ólafsson
Icelandic journalist (1850-1916)
Steinunn Ólína Þorsteinsdóttir
Icelandic actress
Jórunn Viðar
Icelandic pianist and composer
Markús Örn Antonsson
Icelandic politician