She is a Swedish legend in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Karin Falck, 92, was honored live by Petra Mede and Malin Åkerman.
– She was obviously nervous, but she gave us her warmth and her smile even if the technology was wrong. So she is one of my biggest idols, says Petra Mede i SVT.
When the “Eurovision Song Contest” was organized in Sweden for the first time, in 1975, it was the presenter Karin Falck92, who was given the honor of leading it all.
She worked as a producer at SVT then, but had also led youth programs such as “Lördagsträffen”, “Källarklubben” and “Vi unga”.
But also the “Melodifestivalen” in 1974, when Abba won with “Waterloo”.
In connection with this, that it was almost 50 years since she paved the way for all Swedes in “Eurovision”, she was celebrated live.
– She had a tough week. The production’s sole focus was on the performers, technology and safety. Karin didn’t have any time to practice, had to choose her own dress and had to write her own script, she says Malin Åkerman in the program.
Malin Åkerman and Petra Mede. Photo: SVT
Karin Falck is praised by Petra Mede
The colleague Petra Mede pays tribute to Karin Falck and raises her importance for his own career.
– She was obviously nervous, but she gave us her warmth and her smile even if the technology was wrong. So she is one of my biggest idols, she says.
Then Karin Falck appeared on a screen at the front of the stage. Petra then asked if Karin could hear her on the link.
– I hear you. I’m 92. I’m not deaf, she answers a little cockily.
– Seeing these pictures from almost 50 years ago makes me a little nostalgic, but also stressed. But I loved every second of it. Now times have changed – now Eurovision is bigger and more colorful than ever. I am proud to have been a small part of it. Now I’m rooting for you Petra and Malin. Have a wonderful evening!
Karin Falck in the “Eurovision Song Contest”. Photo: SVT
Wonderful Karin. So nice to see that you are doing well and that you remember your time in “Eurovision” with joy.
A true legend!
