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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Gunilla Persson''}} |
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{{Short description|Swedish fashion model and television personality}} |
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| name = Gunilla Persson |
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| caption = Gunilla Persson (2013) |
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| birth_date ={{Birth date and age|1958|12|31|df=y}} |
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| birth_place = [[Norrköping]], [[Sweden]] |
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'''Sonja Gunilla Persson''' (born December 31, 1958) is a Swedish fashion model and television personality.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tv3.se/story/gunilla-persson|title=Gunilla Person - Story|publisher=TV3.se|accessdate=7 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111228110551/http://www.tv3.se/story/gunilla-persson |archive-date=December 28, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/article16001055.ab|title=Gunilla: Hela världen firar min födelsedag|work=[[Aftonbladet]]|accessdate=2 January 2016|language=Swedish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160207155001/http://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/article16001055.ab|archive-date=7 February 2016|dead-url=no|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
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'''Sonja Gunilla Persson''' (born 31 December 1958) is a Swedish fashion model and television personality.<ref> |
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[http://www.tv3.se/story/gunilla-persson Gunilla Person - Story] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111228110551/http://www.tv3.se/story/gunilla-persson |date=2011-12-28 }} TV3.se Retrieved 7 February 2016 {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111228110551/http://www.tv3.se/story/gunilla-persson |date=December 28, 2011 }} |
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</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/article16001055.ab|title=Gunilla: Hela världen firar min födelsedag|work=[[Aftonbladet]] |accessdate=2 January 2016 |language=Swedish}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Persson started her career at [[Sveriges Radio]] where she worked as a presenter of a one-hour celebrity entertainment show conducting interviews with celebrities.<ref name="aretrunt.se">{{cite web|url=http://aretrunt.se/hollywoodfrun-gunilla-persson-min-dotter-raddade-mig-fran-ensamheten/|title=Hollywoodfrun Gunilla Persson: Min dotter räddade mig från ensamheten|publisher=|accessdate=14 October 2015 |
Persson started her career at [[Sveriges Radio]] where she worked as a presenter of a one-hour celebrity entertainment show conducting interviews with celebrities.<ref name="aretrunt.se">{{cite web|url=http://aretrunt.se/hollywoodfrun-gunilla-persson-min-dotter-raddade-mig-fran-ensamheten/|title=Hollywoodfrun Gunilla Persson: Min dotter räddade mig från ensamheten|publisher=|accessdate=14 October 2015|language=Swedish|date=2015-10-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151021012955/http://aretrunt.se/hollywoodfrun-gunilla-persson-min-dotter-raddade-mig-fran-ensamheten/|archive-date=21 October 2015|dead-url=no|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.expressen.se/noje/tv/gunilla-perssons-storsta-misstag---att-forhallandet-med-lasse-hallstrom-tog-slut/|title=Gunilla Perssons största misstag – att förhållandet med Lasse Hallström tog slut|work=[[Expressen]]|accessdate=14 October 2015|language=Swedish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160207195828/http://www.expressen.se/noje/tv/gunilla-perssons-storsta-misstag---att-forhallandet-med-lasse-hallstrom-tog-slut/|archive-date=7 February 2016|dead-url=no|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
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===Modelling=== |
===Modelling=== |
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Persson participated in the modelling competition ''The Face of the 80's'' after her boyfriend submitted pictures of her without her knowledge. [[Eileen Ford]], one of the judges of the competition contacted her and signed her to her agency in [[New York City]] in 1983, even though Persson did not win the competition.<ref name="kurera.se">{{cite web|url=http://kurera.se/svenska-hollywoodfrun-lanserar-halsojuice-i-usa/|title=Svenska Hollywoodfrun lanserar hälsojuice i USA|work=Kurera.se|accessdate=14 October 2015 |
Persson participated in the modelling competition ''The Face of the 80's'' after her boyfriend submitted pictures of her without her knowledge. [[Eileen Ford]], one of the judges of the competition, contacted her and signed her to her agency in [[New York City]] in 1983, even though Persson did not win the competition.<ref name="kurera.se">{{cite web|url=http://kurera.se/svenska-hollywoodfrun-lanserar-halsojuice-i-usa/|title=Svenska Hollywoodfrun lanserar hälsojuice i USA|work=Kurera.se|accessdate=14 October 2015|language=Swedish|date=2013-02-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160207151836/http://kurera.se/svenska-hollywoodfrun-lanserar-halsojuice-i-usa/|archive-date=7 February 2016|dead-url=no|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://gaybladet.se/gunilla-persson-i-exklusiv-intervju-britt-var-ju-anstalld-for-att-provocera-mig/|title=Gunilla Persson i exklusiv intervju: "Britt var ju anställd för att provocera mig!"|publisher=|accessdate=14 October 2015|language=Swedish|date=2014-01-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150806020601/http://gaybladet.se/gunilla-persson-i-exklusiv-intervju-britt-var-ju-anstalld-for-att-provocera-mig/|archive-date=6 August 2015|dead-url=no|df=dmy-all}}</ref> She was also signed at and worked for [[Elite Model Management]]. She has appeared on the cover of a number of magazines including notably for the German edition of ''[[Harper's Bazaar|Bazaar]]'',<ref name="expressen.se">{{cite web|url=http://www.expressen.se/mode/kandisar/gunilla-persson-om-sina-4-stilhemligheter/ |title=Gunilla Persson om sina 4 stilhemligheter |work=Allt om mode |accessdate=14 October 2015 |language=Swedish |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160207162232/http://www.expressen.se/mode/kandisar/gunilla-persson-om-sina-4-stilhemligheter/ |archivedate=7 February 2016 |df= }}</ref> and has modelled lingerie for La Perla.<ref name="expressen.se"/> |
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In the late 1970s, Persson moved from Sweden to [[Dallas]], US, later moving to [[New York City]] where she lived for many years.<ref name="aretrunt.se"/> She moved to California to participate in ''Svenska Hollywoodfruar'', and in early 2015 Persson was forced to leave her [[Manhattan]], New York apartment by her landlord.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.expressen.se/noje/gunilla-persson-i-vrakningsbrak/|title=Gunilla Persson i vräkningsbråk|work=[[Expressen]]|accessdate=20 October 2015 |
In the late 1970s, Persson moved from Sweden to [[Dallas]], US, later moving to [[New York City]] where she lived for many years.<ref name="aretrunt.se"/> She moved to California to participate in ''Svenska Hollywoodfruar'', and in early 2015 Persson was forced to leave her [[Manhattan]], New York apartment by her landlord.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.expressen.se/noje/gunilla-persson-i-vrakningsbrak/|title=Gunilla Persson i vräkningsbråk|work=[[Expressen]]|accessdate=20 October 2015|language=Swedish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151021122312/http://www.expressen.se/noje/gunilla-persson-i-vrakningsbrak/|archive-date=21 October 2015|dead-url=no|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
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===Television=== |
===Television=== |
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Persson appeared in a small role in the 1980s soap opera ''[[Dallas (1978 TV series)|Dallas]]'' while living in Dallas.<ref name="aretrunt.se"/><ref name="kurera.se"/> |
Persson appeared in a small role in the 1980s soap opera ''[[Dallas (1978 TV series)|Dallas]]'' while living in Dallas.<ref name="aretrunt.se"/><ref name="kurera.se"/> |
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Persson made her television debut in 2010 in the reality series ''Svenska New York-fruar'' (''Swedish New York-wives'') |
Persson made her television debut in 2010 in the reality series ''Svenska New York-fruar'' (''Swedish New York-wives''): the series lasted one season and was broadcast on [[TV3 (Sweden)|TV3]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/klick/article12550812.ab|title=Gunilla Persson i "Svenska New York—fruar": Jag valde bort Lasse Hallström – Klick! – Nöjesbladet – Aftonbladet|work=[[Aftonbladet]]|accessdate=14 October 2015|language=Swedish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150703131937/http://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/klick/article12550812.ab|archive-date=3 July 2015|dead-url=no|df=dmy-all}}</ref> She has also participated in eight seasons of ''[[Svenska Hollywoodfruar]]'' (''Swedish Hollywood-wives'') as of 2017,{{update-inline|date=April 2019}} also at TV3.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tv3.se/svenska-hollywoodfruar/gunilla-persson |title=Gunilla Persson |publisher= |accessdate=14 October 2015 |language=Swedish |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151022175939/http://www.tv3.se/svenska-hollywoodfruar/gunilla-persson |archivedate=22 October 2015 |df= }}</ref> Persson participated in the celebrity reality series ''Realitystjärnorna på godset'' (''Reality Stars at the Manor'') in 2014,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/klick/article20244253.ab|title=Gunilla om stormen kring slottssåpan|work=[[Aftonbladet]]|accessdate=14 October 2015|language=Swedish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150818062507/http://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/klick/article20244253.ab|archive-date=18 August 2015|dead-url=no|df=dmy-all}}</ref> and in 2015 got her own show called ''Gunilla tycker till'' (''Gunilla states her opinion'') where her fans got to vote on different jobs she had to try out.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.expressen.se/noje/gunilla-gick-inte-att-halla-tillbaka-tararna/|title=Gunilla Persson om tårarna i "Gunilla tycker till" – Nöje|work=[[Expressen]]|accessdate=14 October 2015|language=Swedish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151014142532/http://www.expressen.se/noje/gunilla-gick-inte-att-halla-tillbaka-tararna/|archive-date=14 October 2015|dead-url=no|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Persson also got a News show in 2017 called ''The Gunilla Show'' on viafree. In February 2013 Persson was a guest on ''The Schulman Show'' which is aired on ''[[Aftonbladet]]''{{'}}s website and presented by [[Alex Schulman]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tv.aftonbladet.se/abtv/articles/5350|title=Schulman Show|work=[[Aftonbladet]] TV|accessdate=18 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160207154610/http://tv.aftonbladet.se/abtv/articles/5350|archive-date=7 February 2016|dead-url=no|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Persson recorded a music video with rapper [[Dogge Doggelito]] in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tv3.se/gunilla-perssons-musikvideo-rappar-med-dogge-doggelito|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160207200544/http://www.tv3.se/gunilla-perssons-musikvideo-rappar-med-dogge-doggelito|dead-url=yes|archive-date=7 February 2016|title=Gunilla Perssons musikvideo – rappar med Dogge Doggelito|publisher=|accessdate=20 October 2015 |language=Swedish}}</ref> In October 2015 Persson was a guest on the Norwegian talk show ''[[God kveld Norge!]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.expressen.se/noje/gunillas-oppna-brev-till-det-svenska-folket/|title=Gunilla Perssons öppna brev till svenska folket|work=[[Expressen]]|accessdate=20 October 2015|language=Swedish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151022005849/http://www.expressen.se/noje/gunillas-oppna-brev-till-det-svenska-folket/|archive-date=22 October 2015|dead-url=no|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
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On 13 April 2017, Persson's home in Pacific Palisades that has appeared in ''Svenska Hollywoodfruar'' was badly |
On 13 April 2017, Persson's home in Pacific Palisades that has appeared in ''Svenska Hollywoodfruar'' was badly damaged by fire.<ref name="nbclosangeles.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Pacific-Palisades-house-fire-LAFD-419351734.html|title=Two Critically Injured in Fire at Pacific Palisades Houses|publisher=NBC|accessdate=14 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170413232634/http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Pacific-Palisades-house-fire-LAFD-419351734.html|archive-date=13 April 2017|dead-url=no|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://abc7.com/news/pacific-palisades-fire-rips-through-2-homes-injuring-5/1868612/|title=Pacific Palisades fire burns 2 homes, including home of Swedish TV star|first=John Gregory, bio,|last=about|date=13 April 2017|publisher=ABC7|accessdate=14 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170413232637/http://abc7.com/news/pacific-palisades-fire-rips-through-2-homes-injuring-5/1868612/|archive-date=13 April 2017|dead-url=no|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Persson's 91-year-old mother was injured during the incident.<ref name="nbclosangeles.com"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/newswires/news/national/fire-burns-2-la-houses-including-home-swedish-tv-star-article-1.3051814|title=Fire burns 2 LA houses, including home of Swedish TV star|publisher=NY Daily News|accessdate=14 April 2017|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170414082020/http://www.nydailynews.com/newswires/news/national/fire-burns-2-la-houses-including-home-swedish-tv-star-article-1.3051814|archivedate=14 April 2017|df=}}</ref> |
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In 2018, Persson participated in the celebrity version of ''[[Biggest Loser]]'' broadcast on [[TV4 (Sweden)|TV4]]. |
In 2018, Persson participated in the celebrity version of ''[[Biggest Loser]]'', broadcast on [[TV4 (Sweden)|TV4]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.expressen.se/noje/gunilla-maste-avbryta-efter-tranarens-ord/|title=Gunilla Persson måste avbryta efter tränarens ord|website=www.expressen.se|accessdate=29 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181214045921/https://www.expressen.se/noje/gunilla-maste-avbryta-efter-tranarens-ord/|archive-date=14 December 2018|dead-url=no|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
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<ref>[https://www.expressen.se/noje/gunilla-maste-avbryta-efter-tranarens-ord/ Gunilla måste avbryta efter tränarens ord] Expressen Retrieved 26 September 2018</ref> |
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==Private life== |
==Private life== |
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On 22 May 2018, Persson was arrested by Palm Beach police on a [[felony]] grand-theft charge for |
On 22 May 2018, Persson was arrested by Palm Beach police on a [[felony]] grand-theft charge for stealing sunglasses.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wptv.com/news/region-c-palm-beach-county/palm-beach/european-reality-tv-star-stole-sunglasses-from-worth-avenue-shop-palm-beach-police-say|title=European reality TV star stole sunglasses from Worth Avenue shop, Palm Beach police say|first=WPTV|last=Webteam|date=24 May 2018|publisher=wptv.com|accessdate=24 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180625213324/https://www.wptv.com/news/region-c-palm-beach-county/palm-beach/european-reality-tv-star-stole-sunglasses-from-worth-avenue-shop-palm-beach-police-say|archive-date=25 June 2018|dead-url=no|df=dmy-all}}</ref> She was released the following morning after posting a $5,000 bond.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/local/just-swedish-reality-star-reported-arrested-palm-beach/YSaJ5RdQLrr6iNlsnmQSQM/|title=Swedish reality star reported arrested in Palm Beach|work=[[The Palm Beach Post]]|accessdate=23 May 2018|language=English|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180523214308/https://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/local/just-swedish-reality-star-reported-arrested-palm-beach/YSaJ5RdQLrr6iNlsnmQSQM/|archive-date=23 May 2018|dead-url=no|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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==External links == |
==External links == |
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{{Commonscat-inline|Gunilla Persson}} |
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*[http://www.gunillapersson.com/ Official website] |
*[http://www.gunillapersson.com/ Official website] |
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*[https://www.instagram.com/thegunilla/ Gunilla Persson] on [[Instagram]] |
*[https://www.instagram.com/thegunilla/ Gunilla Persson] on [[Instagram]] |