Manda Malina Nilsénius (born 1994), known professionally as Manda Malina, is a Swedish singer and songwriter. She competed on the Swedish X Factor and the Melodifestivalen competition for Eurovision.
Personal life Malina was born and raised in Sweden. She is openly queer.
Career Malina placed 7th on the Swedish X Factor in 2012. In February 2014, Malina performed on the Melodifestivalen 2014 competition for the Eurovision Song Contest. After her performance, she placed 8th in Heat 2. She told Metroscene Magazine that she got signed and moved to LA shortly after Melodifestivalen, but then got dropped.
In June 2022, she performed at the Gritty In Pink Pride Jam, as well as Sacramento Pride. In October 2023, she released her debut album, "Ladylove". In 2024, she released her single "Paperheart" which explored her embracing her sexuality. In 2024, Malina collaborated with Sophia Dashing on the single "Raindrops (On Your Pillow)," a track noted for its fusion of Y2K pop and contemporary R&B influences. In March 2025, she released "Supermodel", produced by Lostboy.
X Factor
Malina first appeared in the 2012 Swedish X Factor in the show's inaugural and only season at age seventeen. She finished 7th overall between 12 final contestants.
The X Factor Sweden performances and results (2012) Episode Song Result Live show 1: Top 12 "We Found Love" Safe Live show 2: Top 11 "One Last Time" Safe Live show 3: Top 10 "It Feels So Good" Bottom two "Wide Awake" Saved Live show 4: Top 9 "Bad Romance" Safe "No One" Eliminated Live show 5: Top 8 "If I Were a Boy" Safe Live show 6: Top 7 "Listen to Your Heart" Bottom twoOops!... I Did It AgainEliminated
Discography All credits adapted from Apple Music and Spotify.
Singles As lead artist Year Title Album Writer(s) Producer(s)2025"Better Than Any Gift"Christmas Time To MeManda Malina, Mariah Counts, Ryan BenyoRyan Benyo"Keepin it Pretty" rowspan="14" Mila Jam, Nicolas Larsson Billett1and2 Productions“Found It”Drew Louis, Jayelle GerberDrew Louis"Think Of U"Manda Malina, Mae AgloroKevin Qian"Supermodel"Manda Malina, Deanna Villarreal, Dillon DeskinDillon Deskin2024"All I Want for Christmas Is You"Mariah Carey, Walter AfanasieffAnthony Alexander"Raindrops (On Your Pillow)"Manda Malina, Sophia Dashing, Jason QuinonesJason Quinones"Paperheart"Manda Malina, Ash Taylor rowspan="2" "Girls On Girls"Manda Malina, Pasquale Calabria, Donato Giovinazzo, Anna Abbott"I Love Rock 'N Roll"Alex Merrill, Jane HookerAeral, Coffeeshop"Bad Girl"Manda Malina, Iljas Linnbark, Max Bergå rowspan="2" "Trouble"Kornel Brad2023"Last Friday Night"Bonnie McKee, Katy Perry, Max Martin, Łukasz GottwaldManda Malina, Gulmee, Nick Giardino"It's You"Manda Malina, JunMo Sung, Joseph Ryu"When Love Takes Over"David Guetta, Frederic Jean Riesterer, Kelly Rowland, Miriam Nervo, Olivia NervoThatsimo, Janfry, Giacomo Alloescio"Meow" LadyloveManda Malina, Deanna Villarreal, Sad AlexSad Alex"Shirtless"Manda Malina, Christine Joy Firmeza SaquingCeeJ"Heaven on Earth"Manda Malina, Nicolas LarssonF4kuPaym3"Girl in The Mirror" rowspan="7" Manda Malina, Jayce CantorJayce Cantor"Crybaby"Manda Malina, Anthony Jardine, Em AndreAnthony Jardine"Love Myself"Manda Malina, Deanna Michelle Villarreal, Jason Boulé, Ron GeffenRon Geffen"Stereotype"Manda Malina"Slowly"Manda Malina, Jason Boulé, Ron Geffen2022"Bow On Top"Manda Malina, Ron Geffen"Her Ocean"Manda MalinaRon Geffen, Anthony Jardine"Fuck Myself"LadyloveManda Malina, Deanna Michelle Villarreal, Jason BouléRon Geffen2020"Loved by You (Crystal Rock Remix)" rowspan="3" Manda Malina, Pasquale LordnoxPasquale Lordnox"Card House"Manda Malina, Pasquale CalabriaPasquale Calabria2019"Crocodile Tears"Manda Malina, Hampus Bäckström, Izak Mannberg, M Basa, Mattias WestergrenHimxHer
As featured artist TitleYearAlbum"Everybody Get Gronk'ed" (Jack D. Elliott featuring Manda Malina and Gsnaps)2022 rowspan="2" "I Don't Need Your Love" (Rush Sounds featuring Gonzelli and Manda Malina)2018
Studio albums Title Details LadyloveReleased: October 6, 2023 Label: Almost Royal Format: Digital download, streaming
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