Victoria Silvstedt is a Swedish actress, model, singer and television presenter who rose to international fame through her work in the fashion industry and appearances in various media.
Born on September 19, 1974 in Skelleftehamn, Sweden, she initially pursued a career in skiing before turning to modeling after winning the title of Miss Sweden in 1993.
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- Full name: Karin Victoria Silvstedt
- Date of birth: September 19, 1974
- Age: 51 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Skelleftehamn, Sweden
- Nationality: Swedish
- Profession: Model, actress, singer, TV presenter
- Height: 5′ 11” (1.80 m)
- Parents: Bo Silvstedt, Ulla Silvstedt
- Siblings: Veronica Silvstedt (sister), Daniel Silvstedt (brother)
- Spouse: Chris Wragge (married June 10, 2000 – divorced December 2009)
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: N/A
- Religion: Not applicable
- Ethnicity: Swedish
- Net worth: 5 million USD
Early life and education
Victoria Silvstedt is currently 51 years old. She was born on September 19, 1974 in Skelleftehamn, Sweden. Growing up in a family of five with an older sister and a younger brother, Victoria grew up with a deep love for sports and animals.
Her father joined the local ski team, which influenced her early passion for skiing. She began alpine skiing when she was five years old and showed promise when she placed fourth at the Swedish national alpine skiing championships when she was fifteen.
However, an injury during a skiing competition ended her skiing career at the age of 16. After this defeat, Victoria’s mother and older sister entered her into the Miss Sweden beauty pageant which she was unaware.
Winning this title opened doors for her in the modeling industry. After participating in the Miss World contest in 1993 and reaching the final round, she signed a contract with a modeling agency in Paris and began working with famous fashion houses such as Chanel and Christian Dior.
Personal life
Victoria Silvstedt was married to Chris Wragge from 10 June 2000 until their divorce in December 2009. Details of their relationship are not publicly available; however, it is known that they maintained a relatively private life throughout their marriage.
Career
Victoria Silvstedt’s career began to flourish after being crowned Miss Sweden in 1993 and representing her country at the Miss World contest. After these achievements, she quickly turned to full-time modeling.
She is known for her work with prominent brands and magazines, including being named Playboy’s Playmate of the Month in December 1996 and Playmate of the Year in 1997.
In addition to modeling, Victoria also dabbled in acting with many roles in many films such as Beach movie (1998), It’s cold (2001), et Take a boat (2002). She also appeared on television shows such as Place Melrose and starred in her own reality series titled Victoria Silvstedt: My perfect lifeaired on E! from 2008 onwards.
Throughout her career, Victoria has also released many music albums. Her debut album The girl ran away was released in 1999 and included singles that became popular throughout Europe. Despite stating that she would not pursue music further after expressing shame about some of her previous work, she remains an influential figure in entertainment.
Victoria has also hosted various television shows over the years. In addition to her reality television series, she also hosted Sport by Victoria during the 2010 Winter Olympics and participated in other reality shows such as Stjärnorna på godset.
prize
Victoria Silvstedt has received many awards throughout her career:
- Miss Sweden (1993)
- Playboy Playmate of the Month (December 1996)
- Playboy Playmate of the Year (1997)
Net worth
Victoria Silvstedt’s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million. This wealth was accumulated through a successful modeling career, acting roles, music releases, and numerous television gigs.
Social Media
- Instagram: @victoriasilvstedt
- Twitter: @VictoriaSilvstedt
Cinema
- Beach movie
- It’s cold
- Take a boat
- Place Melrose
- Victoria Silvstedt: My perfect life
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