Biography
Who is Emma Wiklund?
Early life and real name
Emma Wiklund was born on September 13, 1968, in Danderyd, Sweden. Her birth name is Emma Sjöberg.
She grew up to pursue a prominent career in the fashion industry, eventually becoming one of the recognized faces of the 1990s modeling world.
Modeling career
During the 1990s, Emma Wiklund worked as a fashion model and walked the runway in cities ranging from Paris to Milan. She was signed with Elite Model Management and appeared on multiple covers of Elle magazine.
Her runway credits include major designers such as Versace, Dior, Thierry Mugler, Christian Lacroix, and Lanvin. She worked alongside other prominent models of her era, including Tyra Banks, Cindy Crawford, and Linda Evangelista.
In 1992, she appeared in the music video for the song Too Funky by George Michael. Later in her career, she sat on the board for the Swedish fashion retailer Lindex and appeared in their advertisements.
Acting and television work
Emma Wiklund began her acting career in 1995. She gained well-known popularity in France for her role as police officer Petra in four films of the Taxi franchise, released between 1998 and 2007.
Her additional film and television credits include roles in Inferno, Simon Sez, The Dancer, Petite copine, Big Kiss, and a television movie titled Inferno. In her native country of Sweden, she is also known as a television presenter and a regular presence in the fashion community.
Personal life
Emma Wiklund married Hans Wiklund on February 12, 2003. The couple has two children together, a daughter named Tyra and a son named Elis.
Before her marriage, she was in a relationship with songwriter and Ace of Base co-founder Ulf Ekberg from 1994 to 2000. In addition to her native language, she speaks fluent German.
Birthday and age
Emma Wiklund was born on September 13, 1968, which makes Emma 58 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Emma shares the date with 54 other famous people.
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