The Most Famous
MODELS from Sweden
Top 10
The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the top 10 most legendary Swedish Models of all time. This list of famous Swedish Models is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography's online popularity. Visit the rankings page to view the entire list of Swedish Models.
1. Kiki Håkansson (1929 - 2011)
With an HPI of 62.14, Kiki Håkansson is the most famous Swedish Model. Her biography has been translated into 28 different languages on wikipedia.
Kerstin Margareta "Kiki" Håkansson (23 July 1929 – 4 November 2024) was a Swedish model and beauty queen who was the first winner of the Miss World beauty pageant.
2. Victoria Silvstedt (b. 1974)
With an HPI of 60.21, Victoria Silvstedt is the 2nd most famous Swedish Model. Her biography has been translated into 50 different languages.
Karin Victoria Silvstedt (born 19 September 1974) is a Swedish actress, singer, Playboy Playmate, television host, and beauty pageant titleholder. She participated in Miss World 1993 before branching out into modelling, later becoming Playboy magazine's Playmate of the Year in 1997.
3. Emma Wiklund (b. 1968)
With an HPI of 59.34, Emma Wiklund is the 3rd most famous Swedish Model. Her biography has been translated into 26 different languages.
Emma Wiklund (née Sjöberg; 13 September 1968) is a Swedish fashion model and actress. She appeared on several covers of Elle magazine and in the 1992 George Michael music video for "Too Funky". Her acting roles include playing police officer Petra in four of the Taxi films (1998–2007). Considered to be one of the top models or supermodels of her time in 1990s she worked with top models on the runways from Paris to Milan alongside fellow models like Tyra Banks and Cindy Crawford.
4. Marcus Schenkenberg (b. 1968)
With an HPI of 57.07, Marcus Schenkenberg is the 4th most famous Swedish Model. His biography has been translated into 18 different languages.
Marcus Lodewijk Schenkenberg van Mierop (born 4 August 1968) is a Swedish model.
5. Lisa Fonssagrives (1911 - 1992)
With an HPI of 55.77, Lisa Fonssagrives is the 5th most famous Swedish Model. Her biography has been translated into 21 different languages.
Lisa Fonssagrives (born Lisa Birgitta Bernstone; 17 May 1911 – 4 February 1992) was a Swedish model, dancer, sculptor, and photographer. She is widely credited with having been the first supermodel.
6. Mini Andén (b. 1978)
With an HPI of 49.68, Mini Andén is the 6th most famous Swedish Model. Her biography has been translated into 22 different languages.
Susanna Clara Elisabeth "Mini" Andén (born 7 June 1978) is a Swedish model, actress, occasional host and producer.
7. Elsa Hosk (b. 1988)
With an HPI of 48.32, Elsa Hosk is the 7th most famous Swedish Model. Her biography has been translated into 30 different languages.
Elsa Anna Sofie Hosk (born 7 November 1988) is a Swedish fashion model. She has worked for brands including Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Ungaro, H&M, Anna Sui, Lilly Pulitzer and Guess. She modeled for Victoria's Secret, appearing in the brand's annual fashion show from 2011 to 2018. Hosk has also appeared in many of the brand's campaigns, especially for the sub-division PINK. In 2015, she was announced as one of 10 new Victoria's Secret Angels. She has also played professional basketball in Sweden.
8. Frida Gustavsson (b. 1993)
With an HPI of 48.08, Frida Gustavsson is the 8th most famous Swedish Model. Her biography has been translated into 27 different languages.
Frida Gustavsson (born 6 June 1993) is a Swedish actress and former model, best known for playing Freydís Eiríksdóttir in the Netflix historical drama series Vikings: Valhalla.
9. Erika Linder (b. 1990)
With an HPI of 39.70, Erika Linder is the 9th most famous Swedish Model. Her biography has been translated into 14 different languages.
Erika Linder (born 1990) is a Swedish model and actress. She is a model who models both male and female clothing. In 2016, she starred in the film Below Her Mouth.
10. Kelly Gale (b. 1995)
With an HPI of 38.66, Kelly Gale is the 10th most famous Swedish Model. Her biography has been translated into 17 different languages.
Kelly Olivia Gale (born 14 May 1995) is a Swedish-Australian model and actress. She is known globally for her work for Victoria's Secret, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, and Playboy, as well as being featured in the music video of "Duele el Corazón" by Enrique Iglesias.
People
Pantheon has 10 people classified as Swedish models born between 1911 and 1995. Of these 10, 8 (80.00%) of them are still alive today. The most famous living Swedish models include Victoria Silvstedt, Emma Wiklund, and Marcus Schenkenberg. The most famous deceased Swedish models include Kiki Håkansson, and Lisa Fonssagrives. As of April 2024, 1 new Swedish models have been added to Pantheon including Erika Linder.
Living Swedish Models
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Victoria Silvstedt
1974 - Present
HPI: 60.21
Emma Wiklund
1968 - Present
HPI: 59.34
Marcus Schenkenberg
1968 - Present
HPI: 57.07
Mini Andén
1978 - Present
HPI: 49.68
Elsa Hosk
1988 - Present
HPI: 48.32
Frida Gustavsson
1993 - Present
HPI: 48.08
Erika Linder
1990 - Present
HPI: 39.70
Kelly Gale
1995 - Present
HPI: 38.66
