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Edvin Törnblom

A Swedish comedian, television personality, and actor is Edvin Törnblom. Born on February 22, 1996, in Nacka, Stockholm County, he comes from a family with artistic roots; his father is cellist Peter Törnblom and his mother is opera singer Marianne Eklöf. His career began with an internship at Nexiko, the production company of Filip Hammar and Fredrik Wikingsson. Following that, he held various roles including flying reporter, social media editor, and guest editor at Breaking News with Filip and Fredrik. He also assisted in the production of Tårtgeneralen and contributed to radio program PP3 and the TV show MVH SVT. Törnblom’s work demonstrates a range of comedic and hosting abilities. Since spring 2020, he has hosted the podcast Ursäkta with Johanna Nordström, and together they also starred in the reality series Edvin & Johanna – Sveriges enda kändisar , which premiered on TV4 Play in autumn 2022. He co-hosted the QX Gaygalan 2022 with Sissela Kyle and served as a commentator on Sveriges värsta bilförare in 2022. His autobiographical book, Bögen är lös , published in April 2022 with ISBN 9789137502199, quickly gained recognition; it was named Årets bok (Book of the Year) at the QX Gaygalan 2023. He also appeared in the film Göta kanal – Vinna eller försvinna released in 2022, and the television series Alla utom vi on Discovery+. Törnblom’s comedic talent has been widely acknowledged. In 2023, he was named Årets hbtq (Person of the Year LGBTQ) at the QX Gaygalan, and he and Johanna Nordström were awarded Årets duo (Duo of the Year). He participated in Masked Singer Sverige that year, finishing as runner-up as 'Maneten'. He will co-host Melodifestivalen 2025 with Kristina ‘Keyyo’ Petrushina, and will become a panel member on Masked Singer Sverige starting in 2026, succeeding Måns Zelmerlöw.

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Elinor Svensson

Elinor Svensson is a Swedish comedian, podcast, radio show leader and musician. From 2015 until 2020, she collaborated with comedian Felicia Jackson on the podcast Yes, Yes. Since 2018, Svensson participates in the True-Crime Podden. with Johanna Hurtig Wagrell. In the spring of 2016, she was part of the five-man group that led the Tankesmedjan in P3.

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Filip Dikmen

Filip Dikmen is a Swedish comedian and influencer born on August 14, 1996, in Landskrona. He spent his formative years growing up in Landskrona, Sweden, and possesses Assyrian/Syrian heritage. His path to comedy began as a way to manage the stress of studying law at the School of Economics in Gothenburg; he started creating comedic sketches on Instagram. These early efforts proved fruitful, with characters Chantelle and Suleyman quickly gaining significant popularity on the platform. Dikmen’s online success translated into further opportunities. In 2018, he hosted the show Suleyman söker svar on SVT, a role he reprised in 2018. He also attempted to appear on the singing competition Idol that same year, performing as the character Suleyman. His influence extended beyond television; he was recognized with ‘Årets Instagram’ at Guldtuben in 2018 and ranked 31st in the Medieakademin Maktbarometer, highlighting his growing social media impact. He has consistently been listed among the top influencers, reaching as high as 9th place in 2022 when TikTok was factored into the rankings. Beyond comedy and influencing, Dikmen has explored other creative avenues. In 2019, he co-hosted the food series Mataam on Viafree. He also demonstrated a willingness to step outside his comfort zone, participating in Vasaloppet with Gunde Svan on March 2, 2025. He has appeared on the television show Mot alla odds , and in 2020, he hosted Spotify’s Christmas calendar podcast alongside Zeina Mourtada and Mark Levengood. Notably, in 2022, Dikmen achieved second place in the popular dance competition Let’s Dance on TV4. Filip Dikmen continues to engage with audiences through various platforms. His career demonstrates a progression from Instagram sketches to television hosting and participation in diverse events, solidifying his position as a prominent figure in Swedish entertainment.

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Johanna Nordström

Johanna Nordström is a Swedish comedian, television personality, influencer, and stand-up comedian. Born on November 19, 1995, in Dingtuna parish, Västmanlands County, she grew up in Västerås. Her early online presence began in 2011 with a Twitter account, @jonielol, where she shared observations about popular Swedish television shows like Melodifestivalen and Paradise Hotel. This activity led to recognition; in 2015, she was ranked as the sixth most influential person on Twitter in Sweden. Following this, she held roles at Aftonbladet's Lajkat initiative and Nyheter24 as a social media manager from 2016 to 2017. Nordström’s career expanded beyond social media, encompassing freelance work and collaborations with Bonnier Magazines & Brands, where she created videos often featuring Torbjörn Skorup. Their work gained considerable attention; in 2018, a video titled 'En vanlig dag på Post Nord' was nominated for 'Årets filmklipp' at Guldtuben, and she received four nominations that year, including 'Årets humor' and 'Årets instagram'. She left Bonnier in the fall of 2018 to pursue her comedy career full-time. This shift allowed her to participate in shows like 'Bäst i test' on SVT and co-host 'i P3 med Johanna och Torbjörn' with Torbjörn Averås Skorup. Since then, Nordström has continued to build a diverse portfolio of work. She appeared as 'Draken' on 'Masked Singer Sverige' in 2021 and made a guest appearance in a preliminary round of Melodifestivalen 2022. In 2023, she served as a jury member on 'Talang' and was a contestant on 'The Traitors (Förrädarna Säsong 1)'. She currently co-hosts the podcast Ursäkta with Edvin Törnblom. Looking ahead, she will present 'Let’s Dance 2025' on TV4 and host the reality show Love Island in spring 2025. Nordström also has a son born in June 2026 with her partner Adam Smedberg.

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Jonas Strandberg

Jonas Strandberg, born on March 22, 1988 in Horred, is a Swedish steel comedian and podcast producer. He has toured with “Indoor Children” and appeared in the podcast “Right Up In Reality” along with comedian Johan Hurtig Wagrell.

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Keyyo

Kristina Petrushina, known as Keyyo, was born on 27 February 1997 in Omsk, Russia. She is a Russian-Swedish comedian and broadcaster who had a YouTube channel called Keyyo between 2011 and 2017. She has also participated in a number of media productions and led TV shows and various events. From 2017 until 2024, she ran with the Hampus Hedström podden asking for a friend.

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Marcus Berggren

Jan Marcus Berggren, who was born on August 21, 1990 in Karl Johan’s congregation in Gothenburg and Bohus County, is a Swedish musician, writer and stand-up comedian.

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My Godmund daughter

Daughter of God My, born April 28, 1984, is a Swedish comedian specializing in improvisation and also working as an actor. Together with Erik Broström, she is co-founder of the theatre group Presens Impro. In SVT’s satirical program Herr Talman, she delivers one of the characters’ voices and acts as a puppet player. Together with Erik Broström and Amanda Lindmark, she is in the podden Improsnack, where they talk about improvisation as a form of humor.

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Mårten Andersson

Mårten Andersson, born on November 26, 1974, is a multifaceted entertainer hailing from Stockholm, Sweden. He is known as both a comedian and a musician. Initially influenced by bands like Kiss and Iron Maiden as a child, he began performing shows and recording with local bands at age 16. At 19, he became a youth reporter for Sveriges Radio P3’s Signal, demonstrating an early interest in media and performance. He studied journalism at Kalix folkhögskola and worked as a sports reporter for SR Radiosporten, later transitioning to roles as a program host, reporter, editor, and producer at ZTV for four years. Andersson’s career took a diverse path, encompassing both musical pursuits and comedic endeavors. He is a Swedish American bass guitarist who has toured the world with Lizzy Borden starting around 1998; Lizzy Borden released nine albums during his tenure. He also played with Dee Snider, John Rzeznik, Nancy Wilson, and Dario Lorina (Black Label Society), and was a member of groups like Lita Ford, Steelheart, Lizzy Borden, and George Lynch's Lynch Mob, appearing on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno with Lynch Mob. In 2001, he released a solo project called 'Legacy'. He co-founded Starwood in 2003, releasing their debut CD 'If It Ain't Broke, Break It!' in 2005. He debuted as a stand-up comedian in 2000 at Norra Brunn and was named “Male Comedian of the Year” by Café magazine in 2001. Mårten Andersson gained widespread recognition through his controversial impersonations on the radio program 'Pippirull', which began in the early 2000s. He founded Knakelibrak Produktion AB in 1999 and established Raw Comedy, a stand-up club in Stockholm, in 2004. His work extends to writing songs; he wrote 'Sean den förste Banan' for Sean Banan, which was performed in Melodifestivalen in 2012. Extra!', 'Fredag hela veckan', 'Stockholm Live', 'Babben & Co', and 'Let’s Dance'. His show 'Mårten Cvetkovic,' seen by over 40,000 people between 2023-2024, won the award for ‘Performance of the Year’ at the Swedish Standup Gala in 2024 and was purchased by SVT. The sequel, 'Mårten Cvetkovic 2,' premiered on September 24, 2026, is a 90-minute show exploring cultural clashes and featuring parodies of various figures. Andersson’s goal is to create ‘spiritual comedy’ that evokes physical and emotional responses from audiences, and he has been nominated for a Grammy and is a multiple award-winning comedian, including winning a talent competition in New York in 2018.

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Per Rinaldo

Per Rinaldo , also known by his stage name Barnet , is a Swedish stand-up comedian, singer, and musician from Stockholm. Born in 1984, he has been active in both comedy and music, bringing together his energetic performance style and distinctive sense of humour across different forms of entertainment. Rinaldo is also known for his work as a vocalist and musician, including his involvement with the Swedish extreme metal band Skitarg , which he helped form in 2005. Alongside his music career, he has performed stand-up comedy and appeared at comedy clubs, developing a reputation for combining his musical background with live comedic performance. With experience spanning music and stand-up, Per Rinaldo represents the crossover between Sweden's alternative music and comedy scenes. His performances showcase a theatrical and unconventional approach that reflects his varied background as both an entertainer and musician.

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Sörmlands-Frasse

On August 15, 1898, Frans Gunnar Hellström, better known as Sörmlands-Frasse, was born in Stallarholmen, which today belongs to Strängnäs municipality. He died on June 15, 1986 in Bolum, located in Skaraborg County.

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Victor Beer

Victor Beer, born on February 5, 1992, is a Swedish YouTuber, comedian, actor, and children's book author. He grew up in Vallentuna, north of Stockholm, and shares familial ties with Emil Ejdemo Beer, his brother, and Joel Adolphson, his cousin. From childhood, Victor Beer and his relatives explored creative expression through short films. He is a key member of the comedy trio I Just Want To Be Cool, a group he operates alongside his brother and cousin. This collective began in 2011, marking the start of a collaborative journey that has significantly shaped his career. The foundation of I Just Want To Be Cool’s success lies in their early adoption of online platforms. They gained popularity by publishing comedic videos on YouTube, quickly establishing a strong following. Throughout their career, the group has exerted a significant impact in Sweden, consistently ranking as the nation’s top social media influencers, with their highest recognition occurring in 2022. Their creative output extends beyond YouTube, encompassing web series for Sveriges Television such as Semi (2013), How to Make Your Mom Cry (2014–2015), A Completely Ordinary Day (2019), and The School (2019). Since 2019, they have published audiobook series on Storytel, and in 2017, they created the television program Small Town for TV4. Victor Beer’s professional path has included academic pursuits; he studied mathematics at KTH Royal Institute of Technology from 2011 to 2016. His work with I Just Want To Be Cool also includes a podcast, initially called "What Would You Do?" (2020) and later renamed "What? with IJustWantToBeCool," which transitioned to Spotify at the beginning of 2023. Beginning in 2022, the group ventured into writing with the debut novel of a three-part sequence, Skurkarnas skurk; the concluding volume is slated for release in 2024. Their YouTube channel achieved a significant milestone on July 8, 2024, reaching one million subscribers. Victor Beer’s acting credits include an appearance in the 2019 SVT Christmas calendar, 'Panik i tomteverkstan', and he is scheduled to appear in the 2025 SVT show, 'Bäst i test'. He married Linda Beer (née Boman) on June 14, 2025.

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