Helan Abdulla, known globally by her stage name Helly Luv, is a multi-talented artist, singer, actress, dancer, and influential humanitarian activist. Born on November 16, 1988, in Urmia, Iran, to a Kurdish family, she had a challenging childhood as a refugee after her family fled Iraq and settled in Finland. At the age of 18, she moved to Los Angeles alone to pursue her artistic dreams. Her career began to gain traction on social media platforms like Myspace, which captured the attention of Grammy-winning producer Los Da Mystro. In 2013, she signed with G2 Music Group and released her debut single, "Risk It All," which became a major success by blending Middle Eastern rhythms with world-pop. Her career is not limited to music; in 2014, she starred in the feature film "Mardan," becoming the first Kurdish actress to attend the Toronto International Film Festival. Luv is renowned for her artistic bravery, notably filming the music video for her 2015 single "Revolution" near the front lines of the fight against ISIS in Iraq, powerfully highlighting her people's cause and struggle. Alongside her artistic endeavors, Helly Luv also established the "Luvion" beauty salon in Erbil.

Helly Luv leverages her art as a platform for humanitarian and political advocacy. Her 2015 music video, "Revolution," was famously filmed just kilometers from the ISIS front line, aiming to draw global attention to the bravery of the Kurdish Peshmerga forces. She received death threats for her bold message but continued to use her voice to support her people. In 2014, she founded the non-profit organization Luv House, dedicated to helping people and animals in need throughout Kurdistan. Through this initiative, she has been involved in significant humanitarian efforts, including helping to close the world's second-worst zoo in Kurdistan and relocating its animals to a better facility, as well as providing aid to displaced people and refugees. Luv's activism has earned her international recognition. In 2016, she was the recipient of the Empowering Women Award, a prize sponsored by the United Nations to honor outstanding contributions to the empowerment of women and girls. Her music video for "Revolution" also won the Award for Best Music Video at the San Francisco World Film Festival in the same year.

No verified information about her academic background was found, however, she received extensive training in dance, piano, and drama in Finland.