Petra Mede
Swedish comedian, dancer and television host
Petra Maria Mede (pronounced [ˈpêːtra ˈmêːdɛ]; born 7 March 1970) is a Swedish comedian, dancer, actress and television presenter. She is known for her several roles in comic shows and as a television presenter, and is best known outside of Sweden for hosting the Eurovision Song Contest in 2013, 2016, and 2024, and appearing as a guest performer in 2025.
Early life
Petra Maria Mede was born in Stockholm to Ulla Elisabet (née Linnander; born 1940) and entrepreneur Klas Håkan Mede (born 1939), and raised in Partille, near Gothenburg. She has a younger sister named Anne Mede Ageling. She graduated in Philosophy as well as in the French language.
Career
Mede started off as a dancer at Balettakademien, but her career was cut short by a back injury at the age of 20. She worked as a tourist guide in Stockholm before moving to comedy aged around 35, taking part in a contest for emerging comedians in 2005.
Mede began being seen on television, appearing on Extra! Extra!, Dubbat, Musikmaskinen, Parlamentet and Morgonsoffan. She received an award for best emerging actress in 2007.
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