1. Elias Afentaous (1999)

Instagram Star

Photographer and selfie-taking sensation popular on Instagram.

2. Naod (1999)

Rapper

Rapper and producer who became known for singles such as "London Thing" and "Do Rik."

3. Lars Winnerbäck (1975)

Swedish Singer

Decorated singer and songwriter who made his debut in 1996 with the album Dans med svåra steg. He has gone on to release more than a dozen hit albums, many...

4. Johnny Edlind (1993)

Model

Multi-talented model, singer, and artist who became a favorite on the reality series Paradise Hotel in 2015. He also created his self-titled fashion blog where he shares his photography, fashion...

5. Alex Lundqvist (1972)

Swedish Model

Model for Versace, Lagerfeld, GQ, Elle and many more popular brands and magazines. He has modeled with the likes of Laetitia Casta and Valeria Mazza.

6. Bladee (1994)

Rapper

Singer-rapper of the Swedish group Drain Gang who performs alongside Whitearmor, Yung Sherman, Ecco2k and Thaiboy Digital. He released his debut album Eversince in 2016.

7. Mia Tornblom (1967)

Self-help Author

Self help author who runs MT Leadership. She was a presenter of the show Nyberg & Törnblom on TV3 in 2007 along with Renee Nyberg. She is popular on Instagram...

8. Gustaf Skarsgård (1980)

Swedish Actor

Screen actor known for his roles in such Swedish and Norwegian films as The Color of Milk, The Invisible, Evil, and Kon-Tiki. Beginning in 2013, he also appeared in a...

9. Tilde Fröling (1980)

Swedish Actor Presenter And Mode

Actress and television host recognized for Rocky + Drago and Sveriges värsta kändisbilförare. She has also been a participant in the reality shows Robinson VIP and Let's Dance.

10. Ulrika Widström (1764)

Swedish Poet

Swedish translator and poet who is best known for a 1799 work entitled Erotiska sanger (Erotic Songs).

11. Marie Taglioni (1804)

Ballet Dancer

Remembered as one of the most important figures in the 19th-century European romantic ballet movement, Taglioni performed at Her Majesty's Theatre, London; the Paris Opera Ballet; and the Saint Petersburg...

12. Anders Selinder (1806)

Swedish Ballet Dancer

Swedish ballet choreographer and dancer, most famous for being the master of the Royal Swedish Ballet from 1833–1856.

13. Robert Helenius (1984)

Finnish Boxer

WBO and WBA Inter-Continental Champion. He was a bronze medalist at the Junior European Championships.

14. Alfred Nobel (1833)

Chemist Engineer And Inventor Of

Swedish chemist, engineer, and inventor. His fortune was used posthumously to create and fund the Nobel Prizes. In his lifetime, he issued 350 patents internationally and established 90 armaments factories. 

15. Alesso (1991)

Music Producer Dj

Swedish DJ and dance music producer whose remix of "Pressure" became one of the most popular songs in 2011. He's also known for hits such as "Calling" and "Heroes."

16. Anna Brolin (1980)

Swedish Television Host

Sports reporter and television host who is best known for her work with the VIASAT Sport and TV4 networks, including the soccer show Anna Brolin's La Liga and the golf show Golfmagasinet....

17. Julia Winter (1993)

Actress

Swedish child actress who played the detestable Veruca Salt in the 2005 film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. She also played Peyton in the 2014 film Dolphin Tale 2. 

18. Amanda Schulman (1980)

TV Show Host

TV show host who has run the TV series C/O Hannah och Amanda. She has over 150,000 followers on her mandyschulman Instagram account.

19. Ivor Thord-Gray (1878)

Swedish Adventurer

Swedish-born adventurer who joined the Cape Mounted Rifles in South Africa and participated in the Mexican Revolution.

20. Carl Falk (1980)

Swedish Musician

Musician and producer who has written and produced for bands like One Direction and singer and rapper Nicki Minaj.

21. Elin Nordegren (1980)

Model

Swedish model most known as Tiger Woods' ex-wife. She received a great deal of publicity during Woods' 2010 cheating scandal. She received an estimated $100,000,000 settlement.

22. Gunnar Asplund (1885)

Swedish Architect

A representative of Nordic Classicism and the Swedish Grace movement, he also advocated for modernism; his work included the Stockholm Public Library.

23. Dave Lepard (1980)

Singer Songwriter

Remembered best as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the early 21st-century Glam metal group Crashdïet, this Swedish musician tragically committed suicide at the age of twenty-five. His hit songs...

24. ECCO2K (1994)

World Music Singer

Swedish vocalist most famous for his association with the hip hop crew Drain Gang. He is known for solo tracks such as "GT-R" or "HOLDMEDOWNLIKEGRAVITY." Also a designer, he has...

25. Arne Tiselius (1902)

Swedish Biochemist

A Swedish biochemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1948 for his research on electrophoresis. He was also the Chairman of the Board for the Nobel Foundation from...

26. Mats Sundin (1971)

Swedish Ice Hockey Centre

Hockey Hall of Fame center who became the longest-serving captain born outside of North America, 11 seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs; retired as the Maple Leafs' all-time leader in...

27. Michaela Forni (1989)

Blogger

Swedish blogger, author and entrepreneur of the shoe collection Fashion by C. She has written A Book About Love, the sequel About Love, and I'm not Perfect, Unfortunately. She has...

28. Anders Bagge (1968)

Composer

Swedish composer and one half of the musical duo Bagge & Peer with Peer Astrom. He has written and produced songs for artists such as Janet Jackson, Celine Dion, Madonna...

29. Sp4zie (1989)

YouTube Star

Twitch live streaming phenomenon who got his start on the internet with his hugely successful YouTube channel, where he posts League of Legends and other gaming videos. He has a popular series...

30. Eagle-Eye Cherry (1968)

Actor

Swedish pop singer and musician best known for his 1997 hit single "Save Tonight". He has earned representation from MCA Records, Diesel Records, and Sony Music and has released multiple...

31. Avicii (1989)

Swedish Record Producer

Grammy award-nominated Swedish DJ and remixer who became known for international hits such as "Levels," "Hey Brother," and "Wake Me Up." His debut album True peaked within the top ten...

32. Emma Wiklund (1968)

Swedish Actor

Initially notable as a fashion model, she was featured in runway events for designers such as Christian Lacroix and Thierry Mugler. Later, she launched an acting career, portraying Petra in...

33. Jennifer Akerman (1989)

Model

Versatile entertainer and personality who has served as a model, musician and fashion entrepreneur. She performs as part of a music duo called Bloke & Bird and founded the vintage...

34. Alice Stenlof (1996)

Instagram Star

Instagram star who has gained a large following of 410,000 thanks to her selfies, and professional-style photoshoots, as well as her many travel pics. 

35. Sebastian Ingrosso (1983)

DJ

Swedish House Mafia DJ who produced several internationally popular club singles. He was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Electronic Album in 2012. He and Axwell went on to form...

36. Andrea Brodin (1976)

Blogger

Swedish interior designer turned TV presenter who created the lifestyle, fashion and design website Metro Mode. She has hosted and appeared on various interior design shows, including Homestyling and Nyhetsmorgon...

37. Jim Yosef (1996)

Music Producer

Swedish born DJ and music producer known for creating dubstep, electronic, and house music.

38. Ida Lundgren (1996)

Actor

Model and Instagram star who is known for having representation through a variety of agencies including TREND, Wilhelmina, and MIKAS. 

39. Jens Johansson (1963)

Swedish Musician

Neoclassical pianist and keyboardist who was known for his work with the power metal band Stratovarius.

40. Ella Wahlestedt (1996)

Movie Actress

In 2014, she landed her breakthrough role as Emma in the feature film Earth to Echo. She previously had roles on Army Wives, The Glades, and Divide and Conquer.

41. Zenia Rosas (1989)

Instagram Star

Innovative pole dancer and contortionist who rose to fame on Instagram for her amazing flexibility. She has been a pole dance teacher at Vida Pole and a representative of Dame...

42. Jack Pendragon (1996)

YouTube Star

YouTube vlogger and cosplayer who is known for his Jack Pendragon channel. He has gained renown for his makeup tutorial videos that involve his eclectic blend of cosplay outfits and...

43. Erland Josephson (1923)

Actor Author

He directed and starred in the 1980 film, Marmalade Revolution, which played at the Berlin International film festival. His other films include Ulysses' Gaze, Faithless, Peacetime in Paris and Saraband....

44. Sofia Mattsson (1989)

Soap Opera Actress

Actress best known for her role as Sasha Gilmore on the long-running soap opera General Hospital. She has also appeared in StartUp (2016), Becoming Bond (2017) and Drive Share (2017). Her Instagram account, iamsofiamattson,...

45. Mic Michaeli (1962)

Swedish Musician

Known for his keyboard work with the Stockholm-based rock group Europe, he also collaborated with such artists as Glenn Hughes and Thore Skogman. Also a songwriter, he co-wrote 'Carrie' and several other...

46. Robyn (1979)

Swedish Singer-songwriter

Swedish pop singer whose 2007 song "With Every Heartbeat" was a #1 hit and her 2010 single "Dancing on My Own" was Grammy Award-nominated.

47. Henrik Harlaut (1991)

Swedish Freestyle Skier

Freestyle skier who won consecutive gold medals in the big air event at the 2013 and 2014 Winter X Games.

48. Sofia Karlberg (1996)

Pop Singer

Swedish singer and songwriter who has earned over 2.2 million subscribers and more than 440 million views on YouTube and had released several covers on iTunes, including "Take Me to...

49. AN21 (1989)

DJ

Swedish DJ who has gained fame under the stage name AN21. He was ranked 61 in the 2012 Top DJ's ranking by DJ Magazine.

50. Albin Ekdal (1989)

Swedish Footballers

Swedish soccer player known as a midfielder for clubs like Bologna and Cagliari Calcio. He made his debut on the Swedish national team as part of the Under-18 squad in...