| Anna Lundh | |
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from left, Anna Lundh, Gunde Svan, Anon. |
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| Born | April 5, 1987 Mora, Dalarna, Sweden. |
| Residence | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Occupation | TV personality |
| Known for | Robinson: 2009, Miss Earth Sweden 2007 |
| Television | "Outsiders" (TV3); "Robinson: 2009" (Tv4), "Hål i Väggen" (Tv6), "Eftersnack" (SVT), "101 sätt att åka ur en gameshow" (TV3)... |
Anna Lundh (born April 5, 1987) is a Swedish television personality,[1] adventuress[2] and model.[3] Anna Lundh first gained notability in 2009 when participating in and becoming a top finalist in the tenth Swedish installment of Survivor.[4]
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Anna Lundh was born and raised in the locality Gesunda, in Mora Municipality, Dalarna County.
Dalarna is a historical province or landskap in central Sweden and bounded by Norway in the west. The word "Dalarna" means "the valleys".
The cultural, historical and geographical environment which shaped Anna Lundh's upbringing includes mountainous country with many glacier-created lakes, national parks, a unique people with its own distinct dialect, folk music, paintings (often centered on Biblical themes), handicrafts, and a proud bushcraft community. The people of the region is famous for its love of independence.[5] Three historically notorious rebellions started in the Dalarna province.
A famous symbol of the Dalarna province is the traditional knife (the "morakniv"), which comes highly recommended by notable international bushcraft profiles Ray Mears, Cody Lundin and Mors Kochanski. Bushcraft is a long-term extension of survival skills and wilderness skills necessary to thrive in the natural environment, including; firecraft, tracking, hunting, fishing, shelter building, the use of tools such as knives and axes, foraging, and many others. The region is moreover known for Vasaloppet, an annual cross-country skiing race (the world's longest) of 90 km, which commemorates the ski-borne escape from Danish troops in 1520, of Gustav Ericson, who would later become King Gustav Vasa of Sweden.
Notable contemporary predecessors and athletic role models within Anna Lundh's native community include 4-time Stanley Cup champion Anders Kallur, world class track and field athletes Jenny Kallur and Susanna Kallur, legendary skier "Mora-Nisse", and 11 time cross-country skiing gold medalist Gunde Svan.
Several natives of Dalarna have fared very well as well in the Swedish installments of "Survivor".[6]
Anna Lundh was the second youngest out of the 4 siblings in her family.[7] About her childhood, Anna Lundh has stated that one of the happiest moments growing up was the birth of her youngest brother.[8]
Anna Lundh's major childhood influences included the Swedish author and screenwriter Astrid Lindgren,[9] who is best known for the Pippi Longstocking book series. Aside from being inspired by Astrid Lindgren's work, Anna Lundh also admired Astrid Lindgren's support for children's and animal rights, the author's opposition to corporal punishment, her commitment to justice, non-violence and understanding of minorities as well as Astrid Lindgren's love and caring for nature.[9]
As a little girl, Anna Lundh used to sit glued in front of the television and long for being a contender in "Survivor" Sweden - (known as "Expedition Robinson").[10] The show was however cancelled before Anna Lundh became old enough and eligible for participation. Instead Anna Lundh began her television career on a show named "Outsiders".[10]
Like typical high school students, Anna Lundh was interested in pursuing a diverse range of future careers. She wanted to become a veterinarian and work with animals, a hair dresser, school teacher, police or an actress.[11]
By the age of 16, Anna Lundh was part of an extreme sports stunts duo with her friend Erika Söderman.[12] Erika Söderman, who is a high performance precision driver[13] and Guinness World Records holder,[12] tilted a rolling car over on two wheels,[14] allowing Anna Lundh to climb up on the side of the car so that both performed daring balancing acts.[12]
Anna Lundh attended elementary school at Sollerö Skola from kindergarten through grade 1-6.[15] After junior high school, Anna Lundh specialized in social sciences at college-preparatory school where she graduated with honors.[11]
During her adolescence and after graduation, Anna Lundh worked as a cashier (checkout assistant), lifeguard, ticket seller, waste manager, waitress, youth leader, substitute teacher and kindergarten teacher.[11]
In 2008, Anna Lundh applied[10] to the revived event show "Survivor", produced by ITV Studios Nordic for Sweden’s largest TV channel, TV4.[16] Anna Lundh and 17 individuals were chosen out of 9,000 candidates.[17] The shortlist of the thoroughly vetted contenders was released by TV4 on 12 January 2009.[18] The show was filmed in the[19] Philippines.
Subsequent to successfully becoming a top finalist[20] in 2009, Anna Lundh began working extensively as a media personality, performing alongside a string of other celebrities, international All-stars and champions, such as Glenn Hysén, Ralf Edström and Thomas Ravelli.[21] Anna Lundh is maintaing this career.
In October 2011, Anna Lundh traveled to Seoul, Korea, after having been chosen by the Miss Asia Pacific World 2011 organization to represent Sweden. The final was held on October 15. Anna Lundh placed among the top 10 women among 50 candidates.[22] Anna Lundh commented that she saw the top placement and results as a bonus, next to the privilege of representing Sweden, making new friends and learning about other cultures.[23]