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- Music Artist
- Actress
- Composer
Zara Maria Larsson was born on 16 December, 1997 in Stockholm, Sweden at the 'Stockholm University Hospital' to Agnetha and Anders Larsson. Her delivery was a difficult one as she was entangled in the umbilical cord and couldn't breathe due to lack of oxygen.
Zara has a younger sister, Hanna Larsson. Hanna and Zara grew up singing and performing together. Today, her sister is part of the 'Hanna & Andrea' music duo. Owing to her vocal range and thorough knowledge of music, Zara was invited to join Adolf Fredrik's Music School but refused the offer as she didn't want to perform in a choir and was geared towards becoming a solo artist. In fact, she has received no official vocal training. She trained herself by listening to popular artists like Beyonce, whom she also considers her role model as a performer and humanitarian.
Zara auditioned for the reality show Talang Sverige, or Sweden's Got Talent, in May 2008. She was only ten years old then but she managed to impress the judges with a voice that was both comforting and powerful. Amongst the several acts put forth by various contestants on the show, the panel of judges that included Sofia Wistam, Tobbe Blom and Bert Karlsson couldn't get enough of the child artist. The show aired on national television in April 2008, and all her performances were heavily backed by public votes that secured her into progressing rounds. She became a finalist alongside juggler John Wellton, pianist David Fang, magician Seth Engstrom, singer Sebastian Krantz, rapper RMK & Co., singer Sofia Storbandet and pianist Karina Sarkisyan. However, she won the show and was awarded 500,000 krona for her talent.
After awaiting her break for four years, she finally signed a recording deal with Ten Music Group in 2012 and immediately began working on her debut EP. On 21 January 2013, her first EP, called 'Introducing', was launched. Her first single from the album peaked several music charts. It was placed at the number one spot on Sverigetopplistan and DigiListan. 'Introducing' was certified triple platinum by Universal Music Sweden. Soon after the success of her first EP, she began working on her second extended play and titled it 'Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself'. It contained five songs including the double-single 'She's Not Me'. The same year in April, she signed a three-year recording deal with the US label Epic Records. Under the brand she began working on her first ever studio album and announced later that year that it would be titled '1'.
Her debut album hit music shelves on 1 October 2014 and contained 14 tracks including her biggest hit 'Uncover'. The album's first single 'Bad Boys' was released on 13th October 2013 and was followed by the songs 'Carry You Home' and 'Rooftop'. By year end, she accompanied the British singer Cher Lloyd in an opening act for the I Wish Tour. On the tour she mainly performed in North America to promote her debut studio album.
In early 2015, she began working on her second studio album. Her first single from the album was named 'Lush Life' and was aired on radio on 5 June 2015. Already harnessing global recognition by now, 'Lush Life' became her second most hit single after 'Uncover'. The song ranked among the top five songs worldwide and was certified four times platinum by Univeral Music Sweden. For the album's second single 'Never Forget You', she collaborated with British singer MNEK, and the song was rated number 1 in Sweden. The following year, she featured in the song 'Girls Like' by Tinie Tempah and also performed for the opening and closing concert of UEFA Euro 2016 in David Guetta's song 'This One's for You'. In September 2016, the third single of her album 'Ain't My Fault' and comfortably made it to the top 20 hits in Australia, Denmark and the United Kingdom. The album's title track 'So Good' released in January 2017. It featured the famous US rapper Ty Dolla Sign. A music video of the song released on 3 February 2017 and the album was launched on 17 March.- Born and raised in Stockholm, Sweden, Helena af Sandeberg is one of the most proliferate, versatile and acclaimed actresses of her generation. After studying drama at the Sodra Latin High School of Performing Arts, she went on to study at Lee Strasbergs Actors Studio in New York. Upon returning to Sweden she embarked a rich career in features, TV and theatre. Helena has been a permanent member of the "Stockholm City Theatre" ensemble since 2003. Interpreting leading roles in a personal yet universal manner has presented her with great critical acclaim in a large number of plays: "Hedda Gabler", "Three Sisters" and "Anna Karenina", to mention a few. The motion picture industry saw Helena's big break come with "Kim Novak Never Swam in Genesaret's Lake" based on the Hakan Nesser novel by the same name. Movies like "Zingo", "In bed with Santa", "Immediate Boarding", "Cornelis", "I was a Swiss banker", "Dark Water" followed the initial success. TV screen has also proven to be a platform for Helena's versatility. Both drama ("Rederiet"), comedy ("Heja Bjorn") and crime ("Verdict Reviced) have made Helena af Sandeberg a household name. Her latest features are Jesper Ganslandt's family drama "Blondie" and Lasse Hallstrom's thriller "The Hypnotist". Tv audience will have the privilege of seeing her in 2013 in a mini series, "Death of a Pilgrim", dealing with the assassination of the Swedish Prime Minister, Olof Palme.
- Marika Lagercrantz was born on 12 July 1954 in Solna, Stockholms län, Sweden. She is an actress, known for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009), Millennium (2010) and Järngänget (2000). She is married to Peter Bergared. They have three children.
- Writer
- Additional Crew
- Director
Bo Arne Vibenius was born on 29 March 1943 in Solna, Stockholms län, Sweden. He is a writer and director, known for Thriller: A Cruel Picture (1973).- Marcus Schenkenberg was born on 4 August 1968 in Solna, Stockholms län, Sweden. He is an actor, known for Dinner Rush (2000), Meatballs and Macaroni (1988) and Prince Valiant (1997).
- Actress
- Producer
- Director
Jacqueline Ramel was born on 20 December 1964 in Solna, Stockholms län, Sweden. She is an actress and producer, known for Noll tolerans (1999), Johan Falk: GSI - Gruppen för särskilda insatser (2009) and The Third Wave (2003).- Lisa Lindgren was born on 3 June 1968 in Råsunda, Solna, Stockholms län, Sweden. She is an actress, known for Together (2000), Made in YU (2005) and Wallander (2005).
- Actress
- Additional Crew
Cia Löwgren was born on 13 April 1949 in Solna, Stockholms län, Sweden. She is an actress, known for Desire First Sex Experience (1971). She has been married to Harry Ingemar Thorneus since 9 September 2000. She was previously married to Werner Herbert Hanke.- Writer
- Director
- Producer
Erik Leijonborg was born on 1 January 1969 in Karolinska sjukhuset, Solna, Stockholms län, Sweden. He is a writer and director, known for Evil (2023), The Last Kingdom (2015) and Agent Hamilton (2020).- Anita Ekström was born on 13 January 1943 in Solna, Stockholms län, Sweden. She was an actress, known for Jänken (1970), Der Schimmelreiter (1978) and Pip-Larssons (1998). She was married to Leif Ångström. She died on 18 June 2022 in Sweden.
- Director
- Writer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
She started working with film at an early age, working as a cinema operator and then was educated as a continuity supervisor with director Roy Andersson. She directed her first TV series when she was 24 years old, "The shipping company" 12x45 minutes, and continued directing a children's Christmas series 24x15 minutes, for Swedish television. The following years she directed several TV series, "Radio shadow" 4x50 minutes, "Sixth day" 3x45 minutes. She then created, was head writer and also directed "The Family" a 12x60 minutes TV drama. The series was a big success in Sweden that led her to write and direct the relation comedy "No 1", 9x30 minutes. Filippa has also written and directed short films that has been nominated to several film festivals, like Vendome Filmfestival, France. 2023 she is in post-production with her first feature film "Love Game" that will be released spring 2024, and in pre-production with her next feature film "Hotel des Fleurs".- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Robert Jelinek was born on 20 September 1969 in Solna, Stockholms län, Sweden. He is an actor and director, known for Labyrint (2007), S:t Mikael: Traumaenheten (1998) and Resa utan slut (2023).- Björn Gedda was born on 3 March 1942 in Solna, Stockholms län, Sweden. He is an actor, known for Hassel/Förgörarna (2000), Selambs (1979) and Den fördömde (2010).
- Stephen Lindholm was born on 27 December 1954 in Solna, Stockholms län, Sweden. He is an actor, known for Så går det till på Saltkråkan (1977), Life on Seacrow Island (1964) and Tjorven och Skrållan (1965).
- Tina Hedström was born on 31 May 1942 in Solna, Sweden. She was an actress, known for Topaz (1969), Maid in Sweden (1971) and My Sister, My Love (1966). She died on 20 October 1984 in Stockholm, Sweden.
- Producer
- Writer
- Director
Annika Hagström was born on 11 October 1942 in Solna, Stockholms län, Sweden. She is a producer and writer, known for Rikets affärer (1974), Kvinnors list (1994) and Olof Palme - en stridens man (1986). She was previously married to Anders Ehnmark.- Heir to the throne of Sweden (by a change in the constitution effected when she was just two years old, that gives the succession to the eldest child of the current ruler, regardless of gender), Victoria has been gently groomed for the part by representative duties, traineeships at the Swedish delegation to the UN and elsewhere. One of the most photographed persons in Sweden and very popular, she is in a long-standing liaison with Mr. Daniel Westling, entrepreneur in the gym business. So far there's been no betrothal, though it could be expected in the not too distant future.
- Composer
- Soundtrack
Robert Wells was born on 7 April 1962 in Solna, Stockholms län, Sweden. He is a composer, known for I nöd och lust... (1996), Christmas party with Staffan & Bengt (1984) and Tur & retur (2003).- Production Designer
- Art Director
- Actor
Mikael Varhelyi was born on 3 June 1961 in Solna, Sweden. He is a production designer and art director, known for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011), The 12th Man (2017) and The American (2010).- Actor
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Soundtrack
Niklas Olund was born on 7 July 1977 in Solna, Stockholms län, Sweden. He is an actor, known for Tre kronor (1994), Drömprinsen - Filmen om Em (1996) and Skeppsholmen (2002).- Production Manager
- Actress
- Editor
Malou Hallström was born on 11 May 1941 in Solna, Stockholms län, Sweden. She was a production manager and actress, known for Mago - ett liv i siden och vadmal (1992), Sällskapsresan eller Finns det svenskt kaffe på grisfesten (1980) and Barna från Blåsjöfjället (1980). She was married to Lasse Hallström and Sven-Ove Knut Dahlberg (1933-2012). She died on 3 February 2005 in Kungsholm, Stockholm, Uppland, Sweden.- Sten Elfström was born on 18 August 1942 in Solna, Stockholms län, Sweden. He was an actor, known for Äkta människor (2012), Profitörerna (1983) and Kronprinsessan (2006). He died on 20 March 2024 in Östermalm, Stockholm, Sweden.
- Christer Pettersson was born on 17 April 1947 in Solna, Stockholms län, Sweden. He died on 29 September 2004 in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden.
- Actor
- Writer
- Soundtrack
Jerry Williams started his recording career in 1962 in Stockholm, Sweden. He became one of the biggest rock 'n' roll stars of all time. His hits includes: Twistin' Patricia, Darling Nelly Grey, Lolita, Keep On, Cotton Jenny, Git It, I Can Jive, Billy Jean, Charlie Brown & Susie Q, Hot Rock 'n' roll Band, If You Want My Love, Working Class Hero, Did I Tell You, It Started With A Love Affair, Who's Gonna Follow You Home, Dream On, etc. He has also done television programs like 'Jerry Williams Show' (1978), 'Rockrullen' (1981 & 1983). He is still a big stage name in Sweden and Scandinavia. Sonet has been his record label since 1962. Jerry celebrates 40 years in show business this year (2002) and 60 years as a person.- Charlie Elvegård was born on 8 August 1943 in Solna, Stockholms län, Sweden. He was an actor, known for Slagskämpen (1984), Rederiet (1992) and Vägen till Gyllenblå! (1985). He died on 25 May 2018 in Solna, Stockholms län, Sweden.