Axl Smith

Axl Smith

Smith in 2012
Born Caro Axel Smith
(1984-03-10) 10 March 1984
Helsinki
Nationality Finnish
Occupation Entertainer, talk show host, recording artist
Website www.axlsmith.com

Caro Axel ”Axl” Smith (born 10 March 1984) is a Finnish presenter and entertainer.[1] He's been a host for MTV Nordic since 2004, a UNICEF Good Will Ambassador 2006–2016 and a recording artist since 2010. He's has hosted So You Think You Can Dance Finland in 2010, The Voice of Finland 2011–2016 and The Voice Kids Finland 2012–2014. He was also the Finnish voice of Kristoff in the animated film Frozen.[2]

Smith was born to an Iranian father and a Finnish mother.[3] His surname comes from his American stepfather, whom his mother married when Smith was young.[4] His maternal grandparents are Swedish.[3]

Controversy

On 1 March 2016, Smith was taken by police for questioning regarding allegations on using hidden cameras in his bedroom. It was later revealed that the police is suspecting Smith of filming dozens of women during sexual intercourse without their consent.[5] Due to the media attention, Smith resigned from The Voice of Finland and from his duties as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.[6][7]

References

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