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Petra Mede
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Petra Maria Mede
7 March 1970 Stockholm, Sweden
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| Occupation | Television presenter, comedian |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Known for | Hosting Melodifestivalen in 2009, 2016 and the Eurovision Song Contest in 2013, 2016 and 2024 |
| Partner(s) | Mattias Günther (separated) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Klas Mede (father) Ulla Mede (mother) |
Petra Maria Mede, born on March 7, 1970, is a famous Swedish comedian, dancer, actress, and TV presenter. She is well-known for her funny roles in TV shows and for hosting big events. Many people outside Sweden know her as the host of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2013, 2016, and 2024. She also performed as a guest in 2025.
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Early Life and Education
Petra Mede was born in Stockholm, Sweden. She grew up in Partille, a town near Gothenburg. Her parents are Ulla Elisabet and Klas Mede. Petra also has a younger sister named Anne. She studied Philosophy and the French language in college.
Starting Her Career
Petra Mede first began her career as a dancer. She trained at a special dance academy. However, when she was 20 years old, a back injury stopped her from continuing her dancing career. After that, she worked as a tourist guide in Stockholm for a while.
Becoming a Comedian
Around the age of 35, Petra decided to try comedy. She entered a competition for new comedians in 2005. This was the start of her journey into the world of humor and entertainment.
Television and Hosting Roles
Petra Mede quickly became a familiar face on Swedish television. She appeared in many popular comedy shows. In 2007, she even won an award for being the best new actress.
Hosting Melodifestivalen
In 2009, Petra hosted Melodifestivalen. This is a very important music competition in Sweden where the country chooses its song for the Eurovision Song Contest. She was voted Sweden's best female comedian that same year. She also co-hosted a heat of Melodifestivalen in 2016.
Hosting the Eurovision Song Contest
Petra Mede is most famous for hosting the Eurovision Song Contest. She hosted the contest three times:
- In May 2013, she hosted the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden. She also performed a special act during the final show. People all over Europe praised her hosting skills. She was the first person in almost 20 years to host Eurovision by herself.
- In 2016, she co-hosted the Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm with Måns Zelmerlöw. This made her one of the few people to host the contest more than once.
- In 2024, she hosted the Eurovision Song Contest again in Malmö, this time with Malin Akerman.
Other TV Appearances
Petra has worked for SVT, Sweden's public TV broadcaster, since 2011. She has hosted the Guldbagge Awards several times. These awards celebrate the best in Swedish films. She also hosted the Christmas Eve special for SVT in 2013.
In 2015, Petra Mede co-hosted Eurovision Song Contest's Greatest Hits. This was a special concert in London to celebrate Eurovision's 60th anniversary. She hosted it with Graham Norton.
Petra has also been part of other TV shows. She hosted Petra Mede Show and the reality TV show Stjärnornas stjärna. From 2021 to 2022, she co-hosted Let's Dance, which is the Swedish version of Dancing with the Stars. She has also been the presenter of Hjulet on TV4.
Film and Voice Acting
Petra Mede made her first movie appearance in 2014 in a film called Medicinen. She also lent her voice to the Swedish version of the 2016 animated movie Finding Dory, where she voiced the character Destiny.
Personal Life
Petra Mede is very good at languages. She can speak Swedish, English, Spanish, Italian, and French. She has two children. Her first daughter was born in 2012. In 2022, she had another child. As of 2024, Petra Mede lives in Bromma, a part of Stockholm.
See also
In Spanish: Petra Mede para niños
