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Emma Wiklund
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Born
Emma Sjöberg

(1968-09-13) 13 September 1968 (age 56)
Stockholm, Sweden
Spouse(s) Hans Wiklund
(2003–present) 2 children
Modeling information
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 9+12 in)
Hair color Light brown
Eye color Blue

Emma Wiklund (born Emma Sjöberg on September 13, 1968) is a famous Swedish fashion model and actress. She became well-known for appearing on the covers of Elle magazine. She also starred in the 1992 George Michael music video for "Too Funky". Emma is also known for her acting roles, especially as police officer Petra in four of the Taxi movies. She was considered one of the top models of the 1990s, working with other supermodels like Tyra Banks and Cindy Crawford.

Emma's Early Life and Modeling Career

Emma Wiklund was born in Stockholm, Sweden, on September 13, 1968. She is 177 centimeters tall and has blue eyes and light brown hair. Emma became a successful runway model, walking for famous fashion designers. These included Versace, Dior, Thierry Mugler, Christian Lacroix, and Lanvin. She was signed by Elite Model Management, a top modeling agency. You can see her in George Michael's music video "Too Funky" alongside other famous models.

Emma's Acting and TV Work

Emma started her acting career in 1995. Her most famous role was playing police officer Petra in the four Taxi movies, from 1998 to 2007. These movies made her a very popular actress in France. In her home country of Sweden, Emma is also known as a TV host. She is still a regular presence in the fashion world there.

Family Life and Other Ventures

On February 12, 2003, Emma married Hans Wiklund. They have two children together, a daughter named Tyra and a son named Elis. In 2007, Emma joined the board of Lindex, a Swedish fashion company. She also appears in their advertisements. Emma Wiklund is fluent in German.

Emma Wiklund's Movies

Emma Wiklund has appeared in several films and TV shows. Here are some of her acting roles:

  • 1992 - Inferno (TV movie)
  • 1995 - Inferno
  • 1998 - Taxi, as Petra
  • 1999 - Simon Sez, as The Dancer
  • 2000 - Taxi 2, as Petra
  • 2003 - Taxi 3, as Petra
  • 2004 - Big Kiss, as Sonja
  • 2007 - Taxi 4, as Petra

External Links

  • Emma Sjöberg's profile in the FMD-database

See also

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