2023

In 2023, Omar Rudberg significantly expanded his artistic range beyond his breakout role in Young Royals, making his feature film debut, launching his beauty brand, and participating in Sweden's most prestigious music television program.

Music & Television

• Så Mycket Bättre: Rudberg was a featured artist in the 2023 season of the popular Swedish reality show Så mycket bättre, where he performed acclaimed covers including:
  • "Om du inte fanns" (a Swedish interpretation of Mapei's "Don’t Wait").
  • "Höj ett glas (Fanfar)".
  • "Min första".
• EP Release: These performances were collected into the EP Så mycket bättre 2023 – Tolkningarna, released in December 2023.
• Singles: He released several other tracks throughout the year, including "Happier," "She Fell In Love In The Summer," and "I’m So Excited".
• Streaming Milestone: He reached a career peak of nearly 942,000 monthly listeners on Spotify in July 2023. 

Acting

• Film Debut: He starred as Dante in his first feature-length film, the Swedish horror movie Karusell (Carousel), which premiered on October 20, 2023.
• Young Royals: Production continued for the third and final season of Netflix's Young Royals, which was filmed throughout the year for its 2024 release. 

Fashion & Beauty

• OMR Beauty: Rudberg officially entered the beauty industry with the launch of his brand, OMR Beauty, on November 24, 2023. The brand debuted with its first genderless fragrance, Intro.
• Style Awards: He was honored as Sweden’s Best Dressed Man of 2023 by two major publications: ELLE and Café. 

Public Appearances & Media

• Sommar i P1: In June 2023, he hosted a Sommarprat episode on Swedish national radio, discussing his childhood in Venezuela, his experiences with racism and bullying, and his journey in the entertainment industry.
• New York Visit: In May 2023, Omar and co-star Edvin Ryding visited New York, which included a high-profile appearance at 30 Rockefeller Plaza.