She was born in Haugesund, Rogaland, and started her musical career by singing in a choir for 7 years. She participated in a talent contest for new singers and got to the final. In 1989, she won the "Melodi Grand Prix" performing the song "Venners nærhet". Despite finishing 17th in the Eurovision Song Contest, she didn't finish her musical career. She participated in several shows like that in the Rogaland theater. She also performed in theatrical shows like "Schrooge – en julefortelling".