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Sebastian Rejman (born 13 January 1978)[1] is a Finnish singer, actor, and television host. He is the singer and guitarist of the band The Giant Leap. While Giant Leap has been on hiatus, Rejman founded a new band called Sebastian & The 4th Line Band.

He represented Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 along with Darude.[2] After performing 3rd in the 1st semi-final they didn't receive enough votes to place in the top 10 and failed to qualify for the Grand final.

He has appeared in the medical television drama Syke.

Personal life

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Rejman was born into a bilingual family, speaking both Finnish and Swedish.[3] He has a son (born 2016) and a daughter (born 2019) with actress Iina Kuustonen.[4]

Discography

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Sebastian Rejman is a Finnish singer, actor, and television presenter known for his work as the lead singer and guitarist of the rock band The Giant Leap and for his collaboration with Darude on "Look Away," which represented Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019. Born on 13 January 1978 in Helsinki, Rejman has built a multifaceted career spanning rock music, acting in Finnish films and television, and hosting reality television programs. His long-standing involvement with The Giant Leap, active since 2005, has defined much of his music career, while he also featured as vocalist and co-writer on Darude's Eurovision entry "Look Away," alongside other collaborations with the EDM artist such as "Release Me" and "Superman." In acting, Rejman has appeared in notable Finnish productions including the films 95 (2017) and The Sixth Time (2017), as well as television series. He further expanded his media presence by co-hosting Talent Suomi, the Finnish adaptation of the Got Talent franchise, in 2012. Rejman's versatile contributions across music, film, and television have made him a recognizable figure in Finland's entertainment scene.

Early life

Early life and background

Sebastian Rejman was born on 13 January 1978 in Helsinki, Finland. He grew up in a bilingual family environment, speaking both Finnish and Swedish as his native languages. Limited public information is available about his early upbringing beyond these details, with no verified accounts of specific childhood experiences, education, or pre-professional influences.

Music career

Music career and bands

Sebastian Rejman began his music career in 2005 as the lead vocalist and songwriter for the Finnish melodic rock band The Giant Leap. The band was formed in the summer of 2005 in Helsinki by Rejman along with keyboardist Petri Somer and drummer Sami Lehto. The Giant Leap has remained active since its formation, though activity appears to have slowed after releases in the late 2000s and early 2010s, including a self-titled album released in February 2010. During a period when The Giant Leap was on hiatus, Rejman founded and began performing with a new group called Sebastian & The 4th Line Band, where he continues as lead singer. Rejman has remained active in music from 2005 to the present through these bands. The Giant Leap's output includes melodic rock tracks and albums, with a self-titled album receiving coverage in music reviews around 2010. Specific discography details remain limited in available sources.

Acting career

Acting roles in film and television

Sebastian Rejman has taken on various acting roles in Finnish film and television productions, showcasing versatility in both big-screen and small-screen projects. His film credits include appearances in Siskonpeti (2014), 95 (2017), Kuudes kerta (The Sixth Time, 2017), and Super Furball (2018). In television, Rejman is particularly recognized for his recurring role as trauma surgeon Jesse in the medical drama series Syke, a part he has portrayed since 2018. He also played Jaska in the series Kontio & Parmas, had a guest role as Marita's one-night stand in Arctic Circle, and appeared in the Syke-related film Syke - Hätätila (2021). These roles highlight his contributions to Finnish scripted entertainment, primarily in drama and family-oriented genres.

Television presenting

Hosting and presenting roles

Sebastian Rejman has built a notable profile as a television host and presenter in Finland, fronting several entertainment formats across various networks. He began his hosting career in 2012 as co-host of Talent Suomi's fourth season, the Finnish adaptation of the Got Talent franchise, where he partnered with Lorenz Backman. He later hosted Splash!, the local version of the celebrity diving competition series. In 2014, Rejman presented the music-themed program Jukebox. Beyond his hosting duties, Rejman has made non-hosting appearances in reality formats, including as a backstage reporter (V-reportteri) for The Voice of Finland. He also competed as a masked celebrity on Masked Singer Suomi, winning the show's seventh season in 2025 while performing as the character Pierumies (translated as Fartman).

Eurovision Song Contest

Participation in 2019

Sebastian Rejman participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 as the featured vocalist and co-writer on Finland's entry "Look Away", performed with Darude (Ville Virtanen). The song was released on 22 February 2019. "Look Away" was selected to represent Finland after winning the national final Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu 2019 on 2 March 2019, receiving 244 points in the combined jury and public vote. The entry competed against two other songs by Rejman, "Release Me" and "Superman". In the contest, Finland performed third in the first semi-final held on 14 May 2019 in Tel Aviv, ultimately placing 17th out of 17 entries with a total of 23 points (9 from the jury vote and 14 from the televote), failing to qualify for the grand final. The lyrics of "Look Away" drew inspiration from observations of poverty during a visit to New Delhi. The entry received promotional performances at events including Eurovision in Concert in Amsterdam prior to the contest.

Personal life

Family and relationships

Sebastian Rejman was in a long-term relationship with Finnish actress Iina Kuustonen until their separation in June 2022. The couple has two children together: a son born in 2016 and a daughter born in 2019. Rejman and Kuustonen have occasionally discussed their family life in interviews, noting the demands of raising young children while relying on support from extended family and childcare arrangements.
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