Sofia

Sofia Berntson (born 1979 in Stockholm, Sweden), known professionally as Sofia is a Swedish singer who often sings in Greek. She has released three CD singles since 2007 and has taken part in the Swedish song selection process for the Eurovision Song Contest, Melodifestivalen, twice, in 2007 and more recently in 2009. In 2007, Sofia participated in Melodifestivalen with the song “Hypnotized”. The song was described as having a Greek flavor and overall her performance was seen as professional, with her singing with a “very strong voice”. The song did not manage to make it to the next round, placing seventh. “Hypnotized” digitally as a four track CD single on February 5, 2007. In addition to the original version, it contained a remix by Oscar Holter, a karaoke version, and a version sung in Greek titled “Ipopta Vlemata” (Suspicious). The song charted in Sweden for two weeks, peaking at number 50 and in Finland where it charted for a week, peaking at number six. At the beginning of November 2007, Sofia attended and performed at the Thessaloniki Song Festival with the song “Anikse Tin Porta” (Open the door). In Fall 2008, she made her Greek market debut, releasing a two track CD single titled “Pote” (Never).