MO (singer)
Also known as Karen Marie Ørsted, Mø
Biography
About MO (singer)
MØ is a Danish electropop vocalist and songwriter known for a string of popular singles. She was born Karen Marie Ørsted on August 13, 1988, in the city of Odense in Southern Denmark. As a young woman, she idolized American rock singer Kim Gordon, an influence that shaped her musical path.
Early in her career, MØ formed a punk band with her friend and collaborator Josefine Struckmann. The group released two extended plays before disbanding in 2012. She later emerged as a solo artist, recording hits like "Pilgrim" and "Don't Wanna Dance." Her debut album, No Mythologies to Follow, arrived in 2014. MØ is also a stage name, drawing from the Danish word for maiden. She stands 5'7" with a slim build, brown hair, and blue eyes, and she has a tattoo.
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Profile details
Personal
- Birthplace
- Denmark
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Weight
- 139 lbs (or 63 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–27–36 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.75
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34B show conversions - UK: 34B, EU: 75B, AU: 12B, JP: 75B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
- Tattoos
- Yes
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 501k (as of April 2026)
Frequently asked
What inspired MØ's stage name?
Her stage name, MØ, is the Danish word for maiden, as noted in her bio.
Who did MØ collaborate with early in her career?
She formed a punk band with her friend Josefine Struckmann; the band released two EPs before disbanding in 2012.
Where was MØ born and raised?
She was born in Denmark and raised in the city of Odense in Southern Denmark.
Did you know
- MØ's stage name is the Danish word for maiden.
- She was born and raised in Odense, Southern Denmark.
- She formed a punk band with Josefine Struckmann, which released two EPs before disbanding in 2012.
- As a young woman, she idolized American rock singer Kim Gordon.
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