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Helen Svedin 

Early Life and Aspirations

Helen Svedin was born on October 22, 1976, in Sollefteå, a small provincial town in Sweden. From an early age, she attended acting and dance classes and dreamed of becoming a famous actress. Although she came from a typical middle-class background, Helen aspired to break into the world of fashion and entertainment.

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Her striking appearance, marked by blonde hair, blue eyes, and a statuesque frame—standing at 5 feet 9 inches—quickly distinguished her from her peers. Her potential did not go unnoticed, and she was soon discovered by the Austrian agency Wiener Models and German agency East West Models, leading to her first significant contracts in the fashion industry.

Modeling Career and International Recognition

Helen Svedin’s modeling career gained global momentum when she signed with Elite Model Management in New York, a renowned agency in the fashion world. She is perhaps best known for being the prominent face of H&M campaigns, a collaboration that greatly elevated her public profile.

Throughout her career, she has worked with a variety of leading international brands, including Ana Sousa, Arena, Don Algodón, Friday’s Project, Giorgio Armani, Kia Motors, Land Rover, L’Oréal, Luciano Padovan, Nike, Vista Alegre, Schwarzkopf, Guess, and Isdin. Her work has featured in advertising campaigns worldwide, showcasing her versatility as a model.

In addition to advertising, she has appeared on the covers of major fashion magazines such as GQ, Elle, Telva, Marie Claire, and Woman. Her presence in both print and commercial campaigns has positioned her as one of Sweden’s most successful international models.


Quick Facts
Birth Date: 21 Oct, 1976
Age: 43 yrs
Occupations: Model
Citizenship: Sweden
Birth Place: Sollefteå
Gender: Female
Description: Swedish model
Spouse: Luís Figo
Net Worth 2021: 50 million
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Last Modified: Jun 26 2025
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