Malena Ernman
Introduction


**Sara Magdalena Ernman** (born 4 November 1970\) is a Swedish [mezzo\-soprano](/wiki/Mezzo-soprano "Mezzo-soprano") opera singer. Besides operas and operettas, she has also performed [chansons](/wiki/Chanson "Chanson"), cabaret, jazz, and appeared in musicals. She is a member of the [Royal Swedish Academy of Music](/wiki/Royal_Swedish_Academy_of_Music "Royal Swedish Academy of Music"). Ernman [represented Sweden](/wiki/Sweden_in_the_Eurovision_Song_Contest_2009 "Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009") in the [Eurovision Song Contest 2009](/wiki/Eurovision_Song_Contest_2009 "Eurovision Song Contest 2009") with the song "[La Voix](/wiki/La_Voix_%28song%29 "La Voix (song)")", finishing in 21st place.


How does being a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Music impact Sara Magdalena Ernman's career?