Erika Linder Explained

Erika Linder
Birth Name:Erika Anette Linder Jervemyr
Birth Date:11 May 1990
Birth Place:Sundbyberg, Sweden[1]
Occupation:Model, actress
Years Active:2011–present
Height:[2]
Hair Color:Blonde
Eye Color:Blue
Agency:Next Model Management (New York, Paris, London, Los Angeles)
UNIQUE DENMARK (Copenhagen)
MIKAs (Stockholm) [3]

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

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 movie, directed by April Mullen, she portrayed a lesbian woman working as a roofer in Canada.[13]

Personal life

After starting her modeling career, Linder moved to Los Angeles.[5] [7] She is a lesbian.[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Erika Linder Jervemyr. Ratsit. Swedish. 27 May 2017.
  2. Web site: Erika Linder. Next Management. 27 May 2017. 25 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190725083622/https://www.nextmanagement.com/los-angeles/profile/erika-linder. dead.
  3. Web site: Erika Linder - Model.
  4. News: Petrarca. Emilia. 30 June 2016. Five Years After Her Breakout Moment, Model Erika Linder Opens Up. W. 27 May 2017.
  5. News: Galore Girl. 18 September 2014. Erika Linder: The Model Who Isn't Scared to Dive In. Galore. 27 May 2017. 3 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190403023536/https://galoremag.com/erika-linder-the-model-who-isnt-scared-to-dive-in/. dead.
  6. News: Rosholm. Johan. 27 February 2017. Flickan med tv ansikten. Dagens Nyheter. Swedish. 27 May 2017.
  7. News: Bendix. Trish. 24 April 2015. The Real Erika Linder: The Woman Behind the Supermodel in a Suit (Part One). AfterEllen. 1. 27 May 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170509194604/http://www.afterellen.com/entertainment/428061-real-erika-linder-woman-behind-supermodel-suit-part-one. 9 May 2017. dead.
  8. News: Misener. Jessica. 28 March 2012. Andrej Pejic Dons Womenswear, Wrestles With Female Model (EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS). The Huffington Post. 27 May 2017.
  9. News: Katy Perry's 'Unconditionally' Lyric Video Could Be A Real Music Video. Vibe. 20 October 2013. 27 May 2017. 29 December 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191229150737/https://www.vibe.com/2013/10/katy-perrys-unconditionally-lyric-video-could-be-real-music-video. dead.
  10. News: Bazilian. Emma. 28 February 2014. Ad of the Day: Erika Linder Is Him and Her in Mesmerizing Campaign for Crocker Jeans. Adweek. 27 May 2017.
  11. News: Taylor Bennett. Kim. 6 August 2015. Of Monsters and Men's Video for "Empire" Is Magical and Totally 'Harold and Maude'. Noisey. 11 December 2017.
  12. News: Murthi. Vikram. 31 August 2016. 'Below Her Mouth' Exclusive Trailer: Two Women Embark On A Sudden And Steamy Romance. Indiewire. 27 May 2017.
  13. Web site: 2017-02-08 . Truth is the warmest colour in Below Her Mouth . 2022-07-24 . The Georgia Straight . en.
  14. News: Bendix. Trish. 24 April 2015. The Real Erika Linder: The Woman Behind the Supermodel in a Suit (Part One). AfterEllen. 2. 27 May 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170509213304/http://www.afterellen.com/entertainment/428061-real-erika-linder-woman-behind-supermodel-suit-part-one/2. 9 May 2017. dead.