| Josephine Alhanko | |
|---|---|
| Born | Josephine Alhanko 24 April 1981 Stockholm, Sweden |
| Occupation | Actress, Model |
Josephine Alhanko, (born 24 April 1981, in Stockholm, Sweden) is a Swedish actress and former Miss Sweden titleholder. She is niece of the ballet dancer, Anneli Alhanko.
Alhanko became Sweden's 28th semifinalist at the Miss Universe 2006 pageant, held on 23 July in Los Angeles, California. She is the first Miss Sweden to place in nine years, currently the longest absence in history. At the Miss Universe pageant, Josephine beat several favourites, such as Erin McNaught of Australia.
Josephine has two master's degrees and is an educated actress and art historian. She has acted in various TV-productions, movies and plays. She was also a student in the English National Ballet School (1997–98). Josephine won the title Miss Sweden 2006 on 30 March after a hard recruitment process. The judges described her as professional, humble and sympathetic.