April 2022
In April 2022, Omar Rudberg’s month was marked by a major musical collaboration with Benjamin Ingrosso and several high-profile awards at the QX Gaygala.
Music Releases
- "La Incondicional": On April 19, 2022, Omar released the single "La Incondicional (From Benjamin's)" in collaboration with Benjamin Ingrosso. The track, a Spanish-language cover of the Luis Miguel classic, was performed on Ingrosso's TV show Benjamin’s and quickly became a fan favorite for its vocal harmony.
- Album Preparation: Throughout the month, he was finalizing his debut solo album, OMR, which was slated for a May 2022 release.
QX Gaygala 2022
At the annual QX Gaygala held on April 25, 2022, Omar and the Young Royals cast were the night's biggest winners:
- TV Star of the Year: Omar won the prestigious Årets TV-stjärna award for his breakout performance as Simon.
- Duo of the Year: He shared the Årets Duo award with his co-star and close friend Edvin Ryding.
- TV Program of the Year: Young Royals took home the award for Årets TV-program, cementing its status as a cultural phenomenon within the LGBTQ+ community.
Young Royals Season 2 Production
- Filming: Production for the second season continued in and around Stockholm throughout April.
- Progress: By the end of the month, filming was nearing completion, with the official wrap occurring just a few weeks later in early May.
Fashion & Events
- Samsøe Samsøe: In early April, he concluded his promotion for the Samsøe Samsøe pop-up in Paris, which he had visited during Paris Fashion Week to showcase their latest accessories.
- Book Launch: He attended the launch of the photo book ULAX by Alexander Urombi in Stockholm, celebrating with the local creative community.