| Ida Ljungqvist | |
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Ida Ljungqvist, Los Angeles, California on May 22, 2010 |
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| Playboy centerfold appearance | |
| March 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Michelle McLaughlin |
| Succeeded by | Regina Deutinger |
| Playmate of the Year | |
| 2009[1] | |
| Preceded by | Jayde Nicole |
| Succeeded by | Hope Dworaczyk[2] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 September 1981 Tanzania[1] |
| Measurements | Bust: 32D[1] Waist: 21 Hips: 35 |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)[1] |
| Weight | 108 lb (49 kg; 7.7 st) |
Ida Ljungqvist (born September 27, 1981) is a Tanzanian-Swedish model. She was named Playboy's Playmate of the Month for March 2008 and the 2009 Playmate of the Year. She is the first African-born and second Swedish model to be named a Playmate of the Year.[3] She is also the first Playmate of the Year to publicly dedicate her title to philanthropic work through non-profit charities and organizations.
Ljungqvist was born in Tanzania to a Tanzanian mother and a Swedish father.[1][4] She was discovered by 2007 Playmate of the Year Sara Jean Underwood at a bebe store on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, California.[4][5]
Ljungqvist co-hosted the Playboy New Year's Eve Party 2009 in Miami, Florida alongside several other playmates.[6]
Due to her father's work for UNICEF, Ljungqvist traveled a great deal. She speaks English, Swedish, and Swahili.[5]
Since being named Playmate of the Year, Ljungqvist has worked with Empowerment Works, a non-profit, global sustainability think-tank. Her work includes raising awareness about the organization and fundraising.[7][8]
Ljungqvist has a degree in fashion design and marketing, and plans to study economics.[4]
In December 2007, Ljungqvist married Joshua R. Lang. After 5 years together, Lang filed for divorce in September 2008. In November 2008, MSNBC reported a custody struggle between them over their pet Chihuahua.[4]
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