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Anna Granath

Anna Granath, born in 1976, is a Swedish artist with diverse talents, working as a dancer, comedian, program host, actress, writer, director, and producer. She began her career training at the Ballet Academy in Stockholm, and furthered her studies at Scenstudion and Stockholms improvisationsteater. Granath initially pursued a path as a musical artist, performing in productions like 'Chicago' in 1999, 'Garbo – The Musical' in 2002, and 'Björn Skifs På Cirkus' in 2004. She also participated in the ensemble of 'Chess' at the Stockholm Circus in an unspecified year, and performed in 'Chess' as a dancer in 2002. Granath transitioned from musical performance to comedy, starting her stand-up career in 2005 and performing across Sweden for several years. She gained recognition through her work on radio programs like 'Morgonpasset,' co-hosting 'Morgonpasset Sommar' with Simon Svensson in 2008, and television shows such as 'Morgonsoffan' from 2008 to 2009. Her appearances include 'Grillad' in 2009, 'Roliga timmen' in 2015, and 'En man som heter Ove' in 2015. She contributed to 'Svensk humor' in 2013, and appeared in various other humorous television shows. Granath co-authored the book 'Mera självkänsla än du kan hantera' with Petra Mede in 2008, a friendship spanning 18 years, and they frequently collaborate on TV productions. In recent years, Granath has focused increasingly on directing and producing. She directed 'Cringe Marmelad' at Malmö Stadsteater in 2016 and 'Je M’appelle Agneta' at Rival in Stockholm, touring Sweden in 2024, initially serving as the director before stepping into the lead role when Anna Blomberg had to withdraw. She co-directed and wrote 'Soppjäveln' at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern in 2024. Notably, she co-created the dramedy 'Filip och Mona' with William Spetz, based on their friendship, which aired on SVT in 2019. This series earned nominations for 'Årets humorprogram' at Kristallen 2020 and resulted in Granath winning 'Årets komedi' at Det svenska humorpriset in 2020, as well as a nomination for 'Årets profil' at the RIA-galan in 2020. Currently, she and Petra Mede are launching a podcast called Nu tar vi det jävligt lugnt! in the fall of 2023, produced by Perfect Day media, with potential for live performances.

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Christine Meltzer

Christine Meltzer, born December 4, 1974, in Viksjö, Stockholm County, is a Swedish television hostess, actress, and comedian. She is a popular Swedish profile, recognized as 'Sveriges roligaste kvinna' (Sweden’s funniest woman) for her contributions to comedy and acting. Her career began in 1997 hosting Lattjo Lajban with David Hellenius on TV4, marking her first program hosting role. Meltzer gained national recognition through appearances in the sketch series Hey Baberiba on TV4, which she co-created and starred in from 2005 to 2006 with Peter Magnusson and David Hellenius. The first episode was watched by 702,000 viewers. She is known for her celebrity impersonations, including those of Queen Silvia, Lena Philipsson, Pernilla Wahlgren, Tina Nordström, and Carola Häggkvist. Critics described her as a 'unique method actor-comedian' after appearing on Tack gode gud in 2007. She also hosted several other programs, including Singel , När och fjärran , and Popstars on Kanal 5. Throughout her career, Meltzer has hosted numerous significant events. She co-hosted Melodifestivalen in 2010 with Måns Zelmerlöv and Dolph Lundgren, and provided television commentary for the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest. She subsequently hosted Inför Eurovision Song Contest in 2011. Since 2010, she has been the main host of Dansbandskampen on SVT. Her acting credits include appearances in Ett gott parti , Det sociala spelet , Sommaren med Göran , and a role as Ulla in The Producers at Chinateatern in Stockholm in 2008. In 2024, she starred in the SVT Christmas calendar 'Snödrömmar'. She has also voiced characters in the Swedish dubbing of Disney's Lilla kycklingen . Meltzer is married and has two children, Ida-Lova Lind and Ville.

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Emma Knyckare

Emma Margareta Knyckare arbetar som komiker och programledare i Sveriges radio. Hon har stått bakom programmen Morgonpasset, Tankesmedjan samt drivit sitt eget inslag Knyckare i P3. I december 2013 medverkade hon dessutom som programledare i den radio‑ och tv‑välgörenhetsaktionen Musikhjälpen.

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Emma Molin

Emma Molin, born May 16, 1979, in Västerhaninge, is a Swedish actress, comedian, director, scriptwriter, and program host. She has established herself as a prominent figure in the Swedish entertainment landscape since 1997, when she joined the comedy group Grotesco. As a member of Grotesco, she both writes and performs, contributing to their distinctive brand of humor. Her involvement with Grotesco began early in her career, marking a significant starting point for her professional journey. Molin’s versatility is evident across various media. She has presented prestigious events like the Grammis Awards, co-hosting the event in 2018 with Amanda Ooms, and the Gulbaggegalan in both 2019 and 2020 on SVT. In addition to her television and film credits, the actress was part of the Kanal5 comedy program 'Partaj' and featured on Sveriges Radio’s ‘Pang Prego.’ She has also been seen on television in programs including 'Labyrint,' 'Robins,' and 'Scoop,' and in the films 'Puss' and 'The Stig-Helmer Story.' Furthermore, she directed and penned the Grotesco episode 'Ladies Night' in 2018, a work focusing on gender disparity within the comedy profession. She also directed the film 'Göta kanal 4 – Vinna eller försvinna' in 2022. From 2013 to 2015, Molin held an important position within the Sveriges Radio UR series 'Livet i Bokstavslandet.' She joined Hanna Dorsin on 'På spåret' in 2018, and subsequently shared hosting duties for P3 Guld in 2021, which was held at a hotel because of COVID-19 restrictions. She has also appeared in the game show ‘Alla mot alla’ multiple times. Her personal life has included a marriage to Jakob Setterberg, a fellow Grotesco member, with whom she shares two children; they divorced in 2020. In 2018, she presented 'Sommar i P1,' offering insights into her life and career.

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Evelyn Mok

Evelyn Mok is a Swedish-Chinese stand-up comedian and actress. Born on November 29, 1987, in Mariestad, Sweden, she grew up in Hammarkullen, Gothenburg. Born 莫悅玲 (Mok jyut ling), she comes from a mixed heritage; her father, Francis Mok, a former chef who retired from British Hong Kong, and her mother, of Chinese descent, spent her childhood in India. She jokingly identified as Indian until age ten. Evelyn Mok’s comedy career began in 2008 at the Bungy Comedy competition. She studied at the University of Roehampton in England through the Erasmus Programme. In 2010, she participated in Özz Nûjen's Standup Star training program and hosted her own humor series 'Evelyn's Videoblogg' on SVT Humor, receiving the 'Tändstickan' award at the Swedish Stand-up Gala that same year. She debuted at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival from 2013 to 2018, initially appearing in the Big Value Showcase (2013) and The Pleasance Comedy Reserve (2014). Her first solo show, 'Hymen Manoeuvre,' premiered there in 2017 and received four-star reviews, winning Best Newcomer at The Indies Awards. Critics have described her comedy as "uncensored," "unapologetic," and "wildly refreshing," blending personal stories with cultural and political themes. Evelyn Mok has gained recognition both in Sweden and internationally. In 2013, she made it to the final stage of the Chortle Awards, and also progressed to the final rounds of both the Chortle Student Comedy Awards (2013) and the Leicester Square New Comedian Awards (2014). Comedy Central (Sweden) compared her to Amy Schumer. She has appeared on British television shows like Mock the Week , Hypothetical , Heresy , Off Menu , and Sam Delaney's News Thing , as well as Swedish TV programs such as Telefonpiraterna , Hårdvinklat , Skitlycklig , Tror du jag ljuger? , and Släng dig i brunnen . She has also acted in films like Spider-Man: Far From Home and will have a supporting role in the 2025 film The Dance Club . She co-hosted the Rice to Meet You podcast with Nigel Ng from April 2019 to October 2021, and was named to the BBC New Talent Hotlist in 2017. She is currently touring with the comedy collective TIGHT. Her jokes were featured in The Guardian's Top Ten Jokes of the Fringe in 2017.

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Gertrud Larsson

Gertrud Larsson, born on November 10, 1972, in Kristianstad, is a Swedish playwright, author, dramatist, director, and satirist. She grew up in Kristianstad and Skåne, where she developed fluency in the local dialect, Skånska. Her German background also influences her perspectives. Larsson is known to people in Kristianstad. Larsson’s early interest in theatre began in high school when she formed the theatre troop Trollpackorna with Åsa Asptjärn and others. She continued her studies at the Dramatic Institute in Stockholm, attending the dramatikerlinje from 2001 to 2004. Alongside Asptjärn, she formed the comedy duo Åsa & Gertrud, a collaboration that has been central to her career. They regularly performed on the Swedish radio program Freja from 1996 to 2000 and currently create the satire series Utkantssverige for Sveriges Radio since summer 2016. Larsson and Asptjärn also released the album 'Sketcher att älska till' in 1998. Larsson’s work often addresses societal issues, as noted by Svenska Dagbladet’s comparison to Brecht. She has written numerous plays including 'Babiandamen' (2003), 'Blåvingar' (2011), and 'Älgaslag.' 'Blåvingar,' intended for female audiences, explores themes of honesty and friendship among women in their 60s and toured extensively in 2011. She has also collaborated on plays like 'Mary Wollstonecraft' (2005) and 'Sparrisgulasch' (2005). Larsson’s satirical cabaret, 'Svensksåld,' currently at Scenkonst Sörmland, comments on the Sweden Democrats’ entry into parliament. She has received numerous awards and recognition for her work, including Expressen's Ankan award for satire in 2020, the Kristianstadsbladet Culture Prize in 2009, the Kristianstad municipal award for culture in 2014 (including 50,000 Swedish krona), the Swedish Ibsen Society's Ibsen Prize in 2014, the Henning Mankell Scholarship in 2014, and the Mediapriset in 2015. She has also directed radio plays like 'Asylshopping' (2009, 2010) and the dramatized concert 'Ashewan' (2015). Currently, she is involved in working with young people struggling with addiction since 2021.

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Josefin Johansson

Josefin Johansson, born Josefin Gunnel Elisabet Johansson on March 11, 1982, in Villstads parish, Jönköping County, is a multifaceted Swedish talent. She identifies as an author, comedian, singer, artist, and program host, often performing under the stage name Josefinito. Growing up in Stubbabo, Långaryds parish, Småland, she pursued her interest in theater by studying at Sturegymnasiet in Halmstad and later attending the theater line at Fridhems folk high school in Svalöv between 2004 and 2006. Her career began in 2006 at Sveriges Radio P3, marking the start of a prolific journey through various media. Johansson’s work with Sveriges Radio P3 includes hosting the humor programs Pang Prego and Funky Town, as well as reporting from the Vancouver Olympics in 2010. She co-hosted Musikguiden i P3: Sommarsession in 2012 and 2013, and later contributed to the children’s program Helt sant on P4 from 2014 to 2017. Her acting credits include playing the Tooth Fairy in the 2008 SVT Christmas calendar Skägget i brevlådan and appearing three times in the 2009 SVT roast program Grillad. She has performed stand-up comedy since 2009, touring nationally with her solo show Tjejgrejer between 2014 and 2015 and running a stand-up club at Rost in Stockholm during 2015. She is also a singer in the electronica band Komputer, Liebling and the band Pingel. Johansson’s achievements include winning the award for Årets humor at the Kristallengalan in 2013, competing in and winning the 2018 season of På spåret with Johar Bendjelloul, and hosting the SVT program Smartare än en femteklassare from 2018 to 2020. She co-founded the humor website Rikets sal with Valle Westesson, Nanna Johansson, Kristoffer Svensson, and Jesper Rönndahl. Currently, she presents the Swedish radio program 'Spanarna', taking over from Kristian Luuk and Kattis Ahlström, and described the role as both 'breathtaking and obvious'. She also offers lectures and collaborative presentations, such as ‘NU SNACKAR VI’ with Emma Knyckare, and has toured internationally, performing in England, Japan, and Germany. She was named Female Comedian of the Year in 2017 and has written and starred in the play and book 'Drottningsylt', illustrated by Jonna Björnstjerna.

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Kakan Hermansson

Kakan Hermansson, born Karin Signhild Hermansson on August 7, 1981, in Lund, is a multifaceted Swedish personality. She functions as a television presenter, radio host, comedian, artist, DJ, author, entrepreneur, and social commentator. Her parents are Jan Hermansson, a university lecturer in religious psychology, and Kerstin, a nursing assistant; she grew up in an environment where politics were frequently discussed and became a feminist at a young age. She is a member of the feminist art collective Den nya kvinnogruppen and identifies as a lesbian radical feminist and anarchist. Hermansson’s career began with roles assisting Pär Lernström on the radio program PP3. She then expanded her work, appearing in shows for Sveriges Radio and TV4, and playing a ‘hip hop-slacker’ version of herself in the show Locash (2008) for three seasons. From 2010, she collaborated with Julia Frej under the name 'Kakan och Julia,' creating comedy music videos for SVT Humor. Together, they hosted the talk show Kaka på kaka for two seasons on Sveriges Television (SVT). She also served as a traveling reporter for the TV4 show Veckans svensk in 2013 and was a sidekick to Lernström in both PP3 and the television program Idol that same year. In June 2014, she hosted an episode of the Sveriges Radio P1 show Sommar i P1 . Hermansson's artistic endeavors extend beyond performance; she graduated from Konstfack in 2012, specializing in ceramics and glass, and her art explores themes of gender, class, and sexuality. She held an art exhibition during the West Pride festival in Gothenburg in May 2014. Her book Hela Kakan , a biographical and debate book, was published in 2016. She launched the podcast Under huden in 2016, which continues to run. In 2022, she introduced her skincare brand, Maggie by Kakan. She has also appeared in various SVT series including Historieätarna , Tusen år till julafton , and Bye bye Sverige . While she competed in På spåret with her father in 2015 and 2016, they did not win either time. She was diagnosed with ADHD in 2010 and became a mother to a son in 2017. Although she faced criticism for comments made in 2012 and subsequent controversies in 2023, including the termination of an Audi campaign and removal of her blog from Elle Sweden’s website, she continues to be active in various creative and entrepreneurial pursuits.

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Kerstin Granlund

Kerstin Marianne Granlund Wedin was born Granlund on June 17, 1951, in Främmestads parish, Essunga municipality, Västergötland, and is a Swedish revue artist. She grew up in Trollhättan and is best known for her membership in the Creators and After Shave.

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Maria Möller

Maria Möller, born on October 29, 1965, in Skellefteå and raised in Hednäs near Fällfors, Västerbotten, is a versatile Swedish performer. She is known as a comedian, actress, singer, and imitator. Her career began in 1984 with an acting role in Henning Mankell's play 'The Prince and the Beggar' at Västerbottensteatern, where she remained until 1988. Following this, she spent six years working at Kronobergsteatern in Växjö. Möller’s background includes extensive experience behind the scenes, having worked as a stage assistant, tour manager, prompter, and props master. Möller possesses a strong musical foundation as a classically trained mezzo-soprano and soloist. Numerous musical shows have featured her over the years, including 'Kristina från Duvemåla', 'The Sound of Music', 'Songs for a New World', and 'Chess,' plus infrequent appearances at Stockholm Circus. Her vocal abilities extend to various genres, from opera to rock. She participated in the comedic stage production 'R.E.A.' during 2005 and also in 2006 at Hamburger Börs. She also appeared in a small role as a Finnish character in the film 'Populärmusik från Vittula'. Notably, in 2005, her imitations of Swedish celebrities on the singing show 'Allsång på Skansen' brought her significant recognition; she frequently imitates figures such as Queen Silvia, Carola Häggkvist, and Björk. Möller continues to engage in diverse performance activities. In 2015, she toured with the show 'Midvinter,' collaborating with musicians Michael Blomqvist, Fredrik Landh, and Pär Hermansson. This show combines personal musical interpretations, imitations, and comedic elements. She has also performed at the Mappie-gala, which was broadcast live on TV4 Play in February 2015. In 2006, she hosted an episode of the Sveriges Radio program 'Sommar i P1'. Her engagement extends to theatre, including work with the Gothenburg Opera and Gothenburg City Theatre.

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Mia Skäringer

Mia Skäringer, born Maria Elisabeth 'Mia' Skäringer Lázár on October 4, 1976, in Kristinehamn, is a Swedish actress and comedian. From a young age, she demonstrated a desire to perform, wanting to be an actress from the age of four and participating actively in her local theater in Kristinehamn. She later moved to Örebro and attended Karolinska gymnasiet with a focus on theater. She changed her last name from Johansson to Skäringer at age twelve. Her early career involved brief roles, including a stint as a program host for 'Sanning och konsekvens' in 1995, which she found unsatisfactory. Skäringer’s comedic journey began with stand-up performances in 1997 and radio appearances, including 'Bossa Nova' where she met Klara Zimmergren. Together, they collaborated on several radio programs, 'Frank' and 'Sommarsalva,' before creating the sketch comedy show 'Mia och Klara' (2007-2009). This show proved highly successful, winning the Kristallen Award for best comedy show in both 2008 and 2009. The premiere episode garnered a significant audience of 610,000 viewers. She also starred alongside Felix Herngren, Johan Rheborg and Josephine Bornebusch in 'Solsidan' starting in 2009, with the first episode attracting 1.8 million viewers. She has written several books, including 'Dyngkåt och hur helig som helst' (August 2009) which was based on her experiences, and co-authored 'Ska vi skratta eller gråta?' with Klara Zimmergren. Mia Skäringer’s career continues to evolve. She is known for roles such as Gulletussan and Tabita in 'Mia och Klara' and Anna in 'Solsidan,' earning a Guldbagge award nomination for her work in the 'Solsidan' film in 2018. She hosted the interview program 'Mia på Grötö' from 2013 to 2014, and has toured extensively with shows like 'Dyngkåt och hur helig som helst' (2010) and 'Avig Maria…och sångerna jag gråtit till’ (2015). She currently co-hosts the podcasts 'Skäringer & Mannheimer' and 'Skäringer & Nessvold,' with the latter winning 'Humor Podcast of the Year' in 2023. She is presently performing 'Mia, myself and I – Sista måltiden,' directed by Helena Bergström, and recently toured arenas in the fall of 2023 with the show ”Just idag mår vi bra.” She holds the record for the most sold-out performances at Globen.

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Rachel Mohlin

Rachel Mohlin, born Rachel Maria Elisabeth Molin on May 29, 1973, in Skärstad near Jönköping, is a Swedish actress, impressionist, and author. She is the youngest of three sisters. Her early interest in comedy began with participation in Lucia celebrations and sketch performances during her childhood. From age sixteen until she was nineteen, she was a member of the Allians-church in Jönköping; she subsequently left that environment. She studied at Kulturama and Skara Skolscen, having initially been unsuccessful in gaining entry to The National Academy of Dramatic Arts. Mohlin’s career began with a significant role in the Kanal 5 soap opera Vänner och fiender , where she appeared in 695 episodes during the 1990s. Mohlin subsequently gained recognition for her imitations of politicians and famous individuals on Sveriges Radio’s Public Service program, portraying personalities like Queen Silvia, Anitra Steen, Marita Ulvskog, Maud Olofsson, and Gudrun Schyman. Her impression of Annie Lööf on Kanal 5’s Partaj is particularly recognized. She also played the character Jenny in the SVT comedy series Kvarteret Skatan . In 2002, she received the Parnevikstipendiet for her imitation work. Her acting credits include roles in TV4's c/o Segemyhr , SVT's Män emellan , and films like Håkan Bråkan (2004), Framom främsta linjen (2004), and Den enskilde medborgaren (2006). She also provided voice acting as Lola in Hajar som hajar (2004). From 2006 onward, Mohlin joined the comedy revue group R.E.A., and also held the position of artistic director at Teater Temporär. In 2015, she co-hosted the TV3 show Rachel och Jossan: Utan filter with Josephine Bornebusch. She was also a regular panel member on Snacka om nyheter from 2003. Mohlin wrote and produced Kvarteret Skatan reser till Laholm in 2012. In 2021, she published the novel Dungen . She was previously married to Carl Cederström until 2018, and they have two children, a son born in 2010 and a daughter born in 2013.

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