Marcus & Martinus Gunnarsen
Written and reviewed by Emma Carter Updated August 14, 2026 Fact checked August 14, 2026





Interesting Biography Facts
Real name
Marcus Gunnarsen; Martinus Gunnarsen
Occupation
singers
Birth Date
February 21, 2002
Age
24 years
Zodiac Sign
Aquarius
Birthplace
Elverum, Norway
Education
Grane barne-og ungdomsskole
Nationality
Norwegian
Marcus & Martinus Gunnarsen family members
Father's Name
Kjell Erik Gunnarsen
Mother's Name
Gerd Anne Gunnarsen
Siblings names
Silje Gunnarsen (half-sister), Emma Gunnarsen (younger sister)
Is Marcus & Martinus Gunnarsen a lesbian/bisexual?
No
What is Marcus & Martinus Gunnarsen marital status?
Both brothers keep their relationships private; no children publicly confirmed
How many children does she have?
No children publicly confirmed
Who are Marcus & Martinus Gunnarsen parents?
Gerd Anne Gunnarsen (mother)
Date of birth: October, 13
The name of the twins’ mother is Gerd Anne Gunnarsen. She comes from Norway. She is a mother of Marcus and Martines and their younger sister Emma.
Gerd Anne’s face became famous after her appearance on the documentary “Marcus & Martinus”, demonstrated on TVNorge. In the series, the woman told about her wish to avoid publicity when both of her boys became popular, and she immediately gained the status of pop stars’ mom. But she put lots of efforts to help her sons start their career. She worked full time, caring about their well-being and accompanied them on tour.
The woman understands that her sons have already achieved a lot and have lots of plans for the future, like arranging the string of concert in Germany. At the same time, Gerd Anne regrets that her kids sacrifice their school life. They had to quit playing football, too. Mrs. Gunnarsen hopes that they will leave the normal life and won’t be spoiled by the status of modern teen idols.
Kjell Erik Gunnarsen (father)
Date of birth: September, 29
Marcus & Martinus father is actually their social manager. He helps the young pop stars build their careers, and his ambitions very often are realized.
He comes from Norway. Previously, Kjell Erik worked as a school teacher. He quit his job after his sons had become popular. Now he channeled his energy to his boys’ brand. He helps them develop professionally.
At the same time, he monitors his kids’ studying. He helps them to prepare homework. Kjell Erik Gunnarsen has warm relationships with his boys and is really proud of them.
Marcus & Martinus Gunnarsen siblings
Emma Gunnarsen (younger sister)
Date of birth: June 17, 2008
In summer, 2008 Marcus & Martinus were blessed with a sister.
Emma entered this world in Trofors, Norway. The girl was just 4 when her brothers became international sensations in the music industry.
Now she is the biggest fan of M&M duo. Her wide sincere smile and huge blue eyes helped her gain a massive following on Instagram. Emma has already tried her hand as a singer, too. She has released the song “Angels in Snow”.
Silje Gunnarsen (half-sister)
The twins Marcus and Martinus have an older half-sister from the paternal side, too.
Bio
Marcus and Martinus Gunnarsen are Norwegian twin brothers who perform as the pop duo Marcus & Martinus. They first gained national attention by winning Melodi Grand Prix Junior in 2012 and later released albums including “Hei,” “Together,” “Moments” and “Unforgettable.”
The duo won Sweden’s Melodifestivalen 2024 with “Unforgettable” and represented Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo. They continued touring Europe and later developed “The Room” album and tour. Both brothers keep their current relationships private, and neither has publicly confirmed any children.
Interesting and fun facts
- Marcus is 15 minutes older than Martinus.
- The brothers won Melodi Grand Prix Junior in Norway in 2012.
- They represented Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 with “Unforgettable.”
- Both brothers are football enthusiasts.
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