Frida Gustavsson facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Frida Gustavsson
Gustavsson at TIFF 2024
Born	(1993-06-06) 6 June 1993 (age 32) Stockholm, Sweden
Occupation	Model actress
Years active	2008–present
Spouse(s)	Hjalmar Rechlin ​ ​ (m. 2015, divorced)​ Marcel Engdahl ​ (m. 2022)​
Modeling information
Hair color	Blonde
Eye color	Blue/Grey
Agency	IMG Models (New York, Paris, Milan, London, Sydney) Traffic Models (Barcelona) Mega Model Agency (Hamburg) Stockholmsgruppen (Stockholm) Donna Models (Tokyo)

Frida Gustavsson was born on June 6, 1993. She is a talented actress and was once a very successful model from Sweden. Many people know her for playing Freydís Eiríksdóttir in the exciting Netflix show Vikings: Valhalla.

Early Life and Dreams

Frida Gustavsson grew up in a suburb near Stockholm, Sweden. Her mom was a teacher, and her dad worked in sales.

When she was a kid, Frida loved sports. She was a runner, a hurdler, and a long jumper. Frida dreamed of competing in the Olympics. However, a knee injury when she was 14 stopped her from reaching that goal.

Frida's Career Journey

Frida Gustavsson has had an amazing career. She started as a model and later became a well-known actress.

Becoming a Model

Gustavsson walking the runway for 3.1 Phillip Lim in 2010

Gustavsson in 2010

Frida was first discovered by a modeling agency when she was only 10 years old. This happened while she was at an IKEA store with her dad. She began modeling in her local area in 2008. That same year, she moved to Japan to continue her modeling career.

Frida quickly became very popular in the fashion world. She opened the Valentino Haute Couture show in Paris in 2012. She walked the runway for many famous fashion brands. These included Fendi, Christian Dior, Alexander McQueen, Marc Jacobs, and Versace. She even walked in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2012.

In 2013, Frida became the face of Maybelline, a big makeup brand. She appeared in their ads and commercials. She was one of the most requested models during the spring 2010 fashion season.

Frida has been featured in many top magazines. These include Elle, W, and different versions of Vogue. She also appeared in ad campaigns for brands like H&M and Prada. In 2011, she won the Model of the Year award from Elle Sweden.

After taking a break from modeling for five years, she returned to walk for Jean Paul Gaultier's Haute Couture show in 2020.

Stepping into Acting

Frida Gustavsson also showed interest in acting. In 2014, she shared that she wanted to work in theater or movies. She even auditioned for the role of Rey in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

In 2019, Frida appeared in the first season of the fantasy TV show The Witcher. She played Visenna, who is the mother of the main character, Geralt of Rivia.

From 2022 to 2024, Frida starred in the Netflix series Vikings: Valhalla. She played the role of Freydís Eiríksdóttir, a brave Viking warrior.

Personal Life

In June 2011, Frida Gustavsson finished her studies at St. Martins Gymnasium in Sundbyberg, Sweden.

In 2015, she married a photographer named Hjalmar Rechlin. They later divorced.

In 2022, Frida married Marcel Engdahl. Their wedding took place at the Storkyrkan Church in Stockholm.

Film and Television Roles

Frida Gustavsson has appeared in several films and television shows.

Film Appearances

Television Appearances

See also

In Spanish: Frida Gustavsson para niños