Erika Anette Linder Jervemyr (born 11 May 1990)[3] is a Swedish model and actress. She is a model who models both male and female clothing. In 2016, she starred in the film Below Her Mouth.
Erika Linder | |
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 Linder in 2014 | |
| Born | Erika Anette Linder Jervemyr 11 May 1990 Sundbyberg, Sweden[3] |
| Occupation(s) | Model, actress |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in)[1] |
| Hair color | Blonde[1] |
| Eye color | Blue[1] |
| Agency | Next Model Management (New York, Paris, London, Los Angeles) UNIQUE DENMARK (Copenhagen) MIKAs (Stockholm) [2] |
Early life
editLinder was born in Sundbyberg, Stockholm County, Sweden.[3] She was scouted to be a model at a concert when she was 14 years old but declined the offer.[4][5] She studied law in high school and language for one year at university, and played football until she was 19.[6]
Career
editIn 2011, Linder portrayed a young Leonardo DiCaprio for the Candy magazine as her first modeling job.[4][5] In subsequent years, Linder has modeled masculine, feminine and unisex looks for Tom Ford, Louis Vuitton and other houses and publications.[4][7][8] In 2013, she appeared in the lyric video for Katy Perry's song "Unconditionally".[9] In 2014, she played a male and a female part in an advertising campaign for Sweden's JC Jeans Company.[10] In 2015, she appeared in the music video for the Of Monsters and Men song "Empire".[11]
In 2016, Linder made her acting debut in the Canadian lesbian drama film Below Her Mouth in a starring role.[12] In the movie, directed by April Mullen, she portrayed a lesbian woman working as a roofer in Canada.[13]
Personal life
editAfter starting her modeling career, Linder moved to Los Angeles.[5][7] She is a lesbian.[14]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Erika Linder". Next Management. Archived from the original on 25 July 2019. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
- ^ "Erika Linder - Model".
- ^ a b c "Erika Linder Jervemyr". Ratsit (in Swedish). Retrieved 27 May 2017.
- ^ a b c Petrarca, Emilia (30 June 2016). "Five Years After Her Breakout Moment, Model Erika Linder Opens Up". W. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
- ^ a b c Galore Girl (18 September 2014). "Erika Linder: The Model Who Isn't Scared to Dive In". Galore. Archived from the original on 3 April 2019. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
- ^ Rosholm, Johan (27 February 2017). "Flickan med tv ansikten". Dagens Nyheter (in Swedish). Retrieved 27 May 2017.
- ^ a b Bendix, Trish (24 April 2015). "The Real Erika Linder: The Woman Behind the Supermodel in a Suit (Part One)". AfterEllen. p. 1. Archived from the original on 9 May 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
- ^ Misener, Jessica (28 March 2012). "Andrej Pejic Dons Womenswear, Wrestles With Female Model (EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS)". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
- ^ "Katy Perry's 'Unconditionally' Lyric Video Could Be A Real Music Video". Vibe. 20 October 2013. Archived from the original on 29 December 2019. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
- ^ Bazilian, Emma (28 February 2014). "Ad of the Day: Erika Linder Is Him and Her in Mesmerizing Campaign for Crocker Jeans". Adweek. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
- ^ Taylor Bennett, Kim (6 August 2015). "Of Monsters and Men's Video for "Empire" Is Magical and Totally 'Harold and Maude'". Noisey. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
- ^ Murthi, Vikram (31 August 2016). "'Below Her Mouth' Exclusive Trailer: Two Women Embark On A Sudden And Steamy Romance". Indiewire. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
- ^ "Truth is the warmest colour in Below Her Mouth". The Georgia Straight. 8 February 2017. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
- ^ Bendix, Trish (24 April 2015). "The Real Erika Linder: The Woman Behind the Supermodel in a Suit (Part One)". AfterEllen. p. 2. Archived from the original on 9 May 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2017.