Omar Rudberg

About

Omar Josué Rudberg (né González; born 12 November 1998) is a Venezuelan-Swedish singer and actor. Before launching his solo career in 2018, he gained recognition and began his professional music career in 2013 as a member of the Swedish boy band FO&O. As an actor, he is known for his starring role as Simon Eriksson in the Netflix teen drama series Young Royals (2021–2024).

Rudberg was born Omar Josué González on 12 November 1998 in Anaco, Venezuela. When he was six years old, he moved to Sweden with his mother, Wilnur, who married his Swedish stepfather, Thomas Rudberg, from whom he took his surname.
In June 2023, on the Swedish radio program Sommar i P1, Rudberg discussed his early childhood in Venezuela, the difficulties he faced as an immigrant upon moving to Sweden, his struggles with identity and belonging, and the challenges he faced when bullied with racist and homophobic remarks, as well as for his love of performing. Rudberg also opened up about his connection to music, his experiences in the entertainment industry as a teenager, his foray into acting, and the importance of staying true to oneself amidst fame. Rudberg’s Sommarprat received positive reviews…