About Erik Solbakken
Born 1984. Erik Solbakken is a Norwegian actor, television presenter, journalist and presenter.
Erik Solbakken (born 17 November 1984) is a Norwegian television presenter. Solbakken hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 together with Haddy Jatou N'jie and Nadia Hasnaoui.
Career Solbakken trained as a journalist at Volda University College and has worked for the state-owned Norwegian broadcaster NRK, hosting multiple children's shows including Barne-tv, Julemorgen, Krem Nasjonal, and Superkviss, as well as Barnetimen for de minste on NRK P2. Alongside Jenny Skavlan, Solbakken hosted Melodi Grand Prix, the Norwegian national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest, in 2013 and 2014.
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Who is Erik Solbakken?
Norwegian actor and TV host
When was Erik Solbakken born?
Erik Solbakken was born on 17 November 1984 in Hemsedal Municipality.
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Erik Solbakken is an actor, television presenter, journalist and presenter.
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Erik Solbakken is Norwegian.
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