Vendela Kirsebom
Vendela Kirsebom | |
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Born | Vendela Maria Kirsebom 12 January 1967 Stockholm, Sweden |
Other names | Vendela Vendela K. Thommessen Vendela K. Thomessen |
Occupation(s) | Actress Model |
Years active | 1988–present |
Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
Spouses | |
Children | 2 |
Modeling information | |
Hair color | Blonde |
Eye color | Blue |
Vendela Maria Kirsebom (born 12 January 1967)
Early life
Kirsebom was born in
At the age of 13, she was discovered in a Stockholm restaurant by Eileen Ford.[4][5] At age 18, she graduated from the Oslo Waldorf School and moved to Italy to pursue a modeling career under the guidance of Ford Models.[6]
Career
Kirsebom moved to New York City at age 20 and signed a six-year contract with Elizabeth Arden soon after, in addition to modeling for fashion brands in the United States and Europe.[7][8] During the 1990s, Kirsebom appeared on the magazine covers of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Harper's Bazaar, Brides, Flare, Shape, FHM and Zest. In 1996, she became a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF.[6]
Kirsebom appeared in
In 1999, Kirsebom hosted the Swedish music competition
Kirsebom released her autobiography in 2017.[9] In 2023, she walked the runway for Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Runway Show at Miami Swim Week.[10][11]
Personal life
Kirsebom was engaged to American film producer Jon Peters during the early 1990s.[12] In 1996, she married Norwegian politician Olaf Thommessen, with whom she shares two daughters.[13] They separated in 2007 after 11 years of marriage.[13]
In 2019, Kirsebom got engaged to Petter Pilgaard and married him in June 2022 after a postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic .[14][15]
In addition to Swedish, Norwegian and Danish, Kirsebom speaks German, Italian and English fluently.[16]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1997 | Batman & Robin | Nora Fries | |
1998 | The Parent Trap | Bridal Gown Model |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1988 | Piazza Navona | Ingrid Allberg | Episode: "Cuore di ladro" |
1992 | Blossom | Fairy Godmother | Episode: "Driver's Education" |
1995 | Murphy Brown | Vendela | Episode: "Model Relationships" |
1995 | The Larry Sanders Show | Episode: "The Bump" | |
1995 | Dweebs | Greta Nyquist | Episode: "The Actress Show" |
1996 | Muppets Tonight | Princess Vendela | Episode: "Jason Alexander" |
1997 | Johnny Bravo | Herself (voice) | Episode: "Talk to Me, Baby" |
1999 | Melodifestivalen 1999
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Host | Television special |
2000 | The Wonderful World of Disney
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Herself | Episode: "Model Behavior" |
2000 | Model Behavior | Television film | |
2005 | Romy and Michele: In the Beginning | Television film | |
2005–2007 | Top Model Sverige | Host | 4 episodes |
2006–2008 | Top Model Norge | 3 episodes |
References
- Cleveland.com. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
- ^ Dagbladet (5 March 2007). "Vendelas vendepunkt". Retrieved 20 March 2012.
- ^ Milliyet. "Hollandalı Ahmet'in film gibi öyküsü". Retrieved 7 December 2013.
- ^ Bentzen, Asle (2005-02-18). "Modell blir TV 2-fjes". Nettavisen (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ Kemp, Anders (2005-04-21). "Vendela gir mote-tips". VG (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ a b Haugtrø, Kjersti (2007-10-10). "Barna vil ikke bli modell". Se og Hør (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ Reitan, Elin (2012-10-15). "- Jeg takket nei til Playboy". Nettavisen (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ Gautneb, Harald (2021-07-26). "Da smertene meldte seg ble dette løsningen". kk.no (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ "Rasende Vendela stormet ut fra date med superstjerne". TV 2 (in Norwegian Bokmål). 2017-10-24. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ O’Bleness, Cara (2024-02-09). "Vendela Kirsebom Recreates Iconic 1993 Cover Pose on the Runway at Miami Swim Week 30 Years Later". Sports Illustrated Lifestyle. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ "In Honor of Vendela Kirsebom's Return to the Runway, Here Are Some of Her Most Iconic SI Swim Photos Over the Years". Yahoo Life. 2023-07-12. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ Pedersen, Ruben (2017-10-21). "Mistet ufødt barn etter utroskapssjokket". Se og Hør (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ a b Ighanian, Catherine Gonsholt (2007-03-09). "Vendela bor i villaen - Olaf flyttet". VG (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ Okorie, Ashura (25 October 2021). "Wedding".
- ^ "Nå er Petter og Vendela mann og kone: Inviterte eksmannen til bryllupsfest". 17 June 2022.
- ^ "The Face of the '90s May Belong to Vendela, Swedish Supermodel and Grace Kelly Look-Alike". People. Vol. 31, no. 12. 27 March 1989. Retrieved 3 May 2009.
External links
- Vendela Maria Kirsebom at Fashion Model Directory
- Vendela Kirsebom at IMDb
- (in Swedish) Aftonbladet, "Jag vet inget om min pappa", 11 December 2006
- (in Swedish) Aftonbladet, "Vi måste alla hjälpa barn", 18 June 2001