Erika Linder

Erika Anette Linder Jervemyr (born 11 May 1990)[1] is a Swedish model and actress. She is known as an androgynous model for modeling both male and female clothing. In 2016, she starred in the film Below Her Mouth.

Erika Linder
Born
Erika Anette Linder Jervemyr

(1990-05-11) 11 May 1990
Sundbyberg, Sweden[1]
OccupationModel, actress
Years active2011–present
Modeling information
Height175 cm (5 ft 9 in)[2]
Hair colorBlonde[2]
Eye colorBlue[2]
AgencyNext Model Management (New York, Paris, London, Los Angeles)
UNIQUE DENMARK (Copenhagen)
MIKAs (Stockholm) [3]

Early life

Linder was born in Sundbyberg, Stockholm County, Sweden.[1] 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

In 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 film, she portrayed a lesbian woman working as a roofer in Canada.

Personal life

After starting her modeling career, Linder moved to Los Angeles.[5][7] She identifies as gay.[13]

References
  1. "Erika Linder Jervemyr". Ratsit (in Swedish). Retrieved 27 May 2017.
  2. "Erika Linder". Next Management. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
  3. https://models.com/models/erika-linder
  4. Petrarca, Emilia (30 June 2016). "Five Years After Her Breakout Moment, Model Erika Linder Opens Up". W. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
  5. Galore Girl (18 September 2014). "Erika Linder: The Model Who Isn't Scared to Dive In". Galore. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
  6. Rosholm, Johan (27 February 2017). "Flickan med tv ansikten". Dagens Nyheter (in Swedish). Retrieved 27 May 2017.
  8. Misener, Jessica (28 March 2012). "Andrej Pejic Dons Womenswear, Wrestles With Female Model (EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS)". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
  9. "Katy Perry's 'Unconditionally' Lyric Video Could Be A Real Music Video". Vibe. 20 October 2013. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. Murthi, Vikram (31 August 2016). "'Below Her Mouth' Exclusive Trailer: Two Women Embark On A Sudden And Steamy Romance". Indiewire. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
  13. Bendix, Trish (24 April 2015). "The Real Erika Linder: The Woman Behind the Supermodel in a Suit (Part One)". AfterEllen. p. 2. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
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