Stina Wollter is a versatile Swedish artist, television presenter and author who has been recognized for her contributions to the arts and media.
Born on 24 May 1964 in Sollentuna, Sweden, she is the daughter of famous actor Sven Wollter and theater critic Annie Jenhoff.
Stina’s diverse career includes painting, illustration, radio hosting and music. She is particularly noted for her work as a physical activist and her outspoken discussions about body image and self-acceptance.
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- Full name: Stina Margareta Ulrika Wollter
- Date of birth: May 24, 1964
- Age: 61 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Sollentuna, Sweden
- Nationality: Swedish
- Profession: Artist, TV presenter, author, singer
- Height: Not applicable
- Parents: Sven Wollter, Annie Jenhoff
- Siblings: Ylva Wollter, Lina Wollter, Karl Seldahl, Magnus Wollter
- Spouse: Pär Meiling (married 1986–1990; divorced), Micke Olsson Wollter (married 2018)
- Child: Filippa Meiling (born 1988)
- Relationship status: Married
- Religion: Not applicable
- Ethnicity: Swedish
- Net worth: 5 million USD
Early life and education
Stina Wollter is now 60 years old. She was born on May 24, 1964 in Sollentuna, Sweden. Stina is the daughter of Sven Wollter, a famous actor known for his extensive work in film and theatre, and Annie Jenhoff, a theater critic. Stina is one of five children of the late actor Sven Wollter. Her siblings include:
Ylva Wollter (1962–1992): Stina’s full sister, also born to Sven Wollter and Annie Jenhoff.
Lina Wollter: Half-sister of Sven Wollter’s relationship with Evabritt Strandberg.
Karl Seldahl (born 1975): Half-brother in Sven Wollter’s relationship with Viveka Seldahl. Karl is a Swedish film and theater director.
Magnus Wollter: Half-brother in Sven Wollter’s relationship with Maria Lindgren.
Stina attended several art schools to hone her skills. She studied at KV Konstskola in Gothenburg from 1980 to 1981 and then at Konstindustriskolan from 1981 to 1983.
She then continued her studies at Nordiska konstskolan in Finland from 1983 to 1984. Stina further enhanced her artistic abilities at Gerlesborgsskolan in Bohuslän from late 1984 to 1987.
Personal life
Stina Wollter was married to artist Pär Meiling from 1986 until they divorced in 1990. The couple welcomed a daughter named Filippa Meiling in 1988.
In 2018, Stina married Micke Olsson Wollter, the guitar player in her band. The couple have maintained a relatively private life regarding their relationship but have shared artistic endeavors together.
Career
Stina Wollter’s career covers many different artistic fields. She is primarily recognized as a painter and illustrator but has also made significant contributions as a television presenter and radio presenter.
Her artwork often explores themes related to women and children in challenging environments, creating evocative imagery that resonates with audiences.
In addition to visual arts, Stina is also actively active in the field of broadcasting. She hosts a radio show Söndagarna with Stina Wollter on P4 Stockholm for Sveriges Radio until 2018 when it switched to the Sunday edition of Karlavagnena show she had previously hosted. Stina also participated as a guest above Sommar and P1 in 2019.
Her television appearances include competing alongside her father on the quiz show Did you know? and participate in a dance competition Let’s dance on TV4 in 2017, where she reached the quarter-finals.
In music, Stina founded the Stina Wollter Band in 2014, performing country-inspired songs written by her and husband Micke Olsson Wollter. This musical venture allowed her to express another side of her creativity while also engaging audiences through live performances.
Stina is also known for its activism related to body positivity. In 2015, she began sharing unfiltered images of herself on social media platforms to promote self-acceptance and challenge society’s beauty standards. This initiative culminated in the publication of her book Kring denna kropp (Around this body) in 2018.
prize
Stina Wollter has received several awards throughout her career:
- Cultural Scholarship of the City of Uppsala (1993)
- Artist grant from the Swedish Arts Funding Board (2007)
- Falu Grafikstipendium (2011)
- Kerstin and Bo Pfannenstills Foundation Cultural Award (2013)
- Author of the year awarded by Vision (2018)
- Hillesgårdspriset for humanity (2020)
Net worth
Stina Wollter’s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million. Her sources of income include her work as an artist, author, radio host, and musician.
Argumentative
Stina Wollter’s career has not been without controversy. At the end of October 2024, Swedish Television (SVT) announced that they would stop the series Nude medical Stina Wollter (Nude with Stina Wollter) from their schedules due to allegations that she shared anti-Semitic conspiracy theories on social media platforms like Instagram.
Social Media
- Instagram: @stinawollter
- Twitter: Not applicable
Cinema
- profit
- Tillsammans and Strömstedts
- Did you know?
- Let’s dance
Records
- Kring denna kropp
- Kring denna konst
- Kriget mot kroppen with Erik Hemmingsson
- Godnattsagor for vakna vuxna
Book
- Kring denna kropp
- Kring denna konst
- Kriget mot kroppen with Erik Hemmingsson
- Godnattsagor for vakna vuxna
