Nadia's Bio
Nadia, the fifth child of six born
to world renowned Swedish Maestro, Ulf Bjorlin, and his Persian wife, Fary,
began her life in Newport, Rhode Island. The Bjorlins migrated back to Sweden,
her father's native country, when Nadia was two months old. Being the family of
a conductor and composer, the Bjorlins traveled and lived abroad for several
years until their father took a job conducting the Florida Philharmonic and Palm
Beach Symphony. By this time, Nadia was completely seduced by her father's love
of music. She started performing professionally at age eight, singing with two
of her brothers, forming The Bjorlin
Trio, at her father's concerts. Nadia
has also performed in two musicals, The
Snow Queen, and
The Portrait of Raoul Wallenberg.
Nadia attended the prestigious Interlochen Center for the Arts and the Boston
University Tanglewood Institute for several years, where she received
recognition and awards for excellency in theatre, voice, music and dance. Nadia
spent her junior high school years and her first two years of high school
attending the Palm Beach County School of the Arts.
In 1996, Nadia competed in an international vocal competition in Verona, Italy,
where she won the gold medal. When Nadia was a junior in high school, the
Bjorlins moved to the Big Apple where she attented the prestigious Professional
Children's School in NYC. In May of 1999, Nadia won first place in the Metro
Lyric Opera Competition in New York City. After graduating high school in May
of 1999, Nadia knew she wanted to shift her focus to acting.
Nadia has graced the covers of several international fashion publications and
danced in the Ricky Martin music video for
Shake Your Bon Bon.
Nadia plays the piano, flute, and just recently picked up the guitar, which she
is self-teaching.
In her spare time, Nadia enjoys horseback riding, ice skating, swimming, and all
kinds of music and dance.
Nadia's birthday is August 2nd.