2020

In 2020, Omar Rudberg experienced a pivotal year that bridged his transition from a rising solo music artist to an international acting star.

 

Music Career and Single Releases

Omar released several singles in 2020, continuing his shift toward Swedish-language pop:

  • "Dum" (January 24): His first release of the year, which spent several weeks on the Swedish charts. He also released an acoustic version and a "Singback Version" in February.
  • "Jag e nån annan" (May 17): A synth-pop track that he supported with an official music video.
  • "LÄPPAR" (October 30): His final single of the year, released shortly before his major acting news.
  • "Alla Ba OUFF" (November 20): A high-energy track that was later used in Coca-Cola's "The Ritual" campaign.

 

Breakthrough Acting Debut

The most significant turning point of 2020 was his casting in the Netflix series Young Royals:

  • The Audition: Omar decided to audition after hearing about the project from his friend and future co-star, Felicia Truedsson.
  • Securing the Role: It was later revealed that Omar officially found out he had won the role of Simon Eriksson on August 20, 2020.
  • Public Announcement: On November 18, 2020, Netflix officially announced that Omar would star alongside Edvin Ryding and Pernilla August.
  • Filming: Production for the first season began in September 2020 and continued through December.

 

Other 2020 Highlights

  • Q Magazine Summary: In a later interview, Omar described 2020 as a year of "pendling mellan glädje och ångest" (swinging between joy and anxiety) as he navigated the uncertainty of the pandemic alongside his acting debut.
  • Solo Performance: While many live events were canceled, he continued to perform virtually and in studio sessions to promote his new music releases.