Petra Mede
Biography
Petra Mede is a Swedish comedian, dancer, actress, and television presenter. Born on 7 March 1970, in Högalid, Stockholm, she grew up in Gothenburg. Mede is known for her work in comic shows and as a television presenter. She is best known outside of Sweden for hosting the Eurovision Song Contest in 2013, co-hosting the Eurovision Song Contest's Greatest Hits in 2015, and the 2016 edition. Mede has a total of 42 known credits, primarily in acting.
Career overview
Petra Mede is a Swedish comedian, dancer, actress, and television presenter. She has a significant presence in the Swedish television industry, with multiple roles in comic shows and as a television presenter.
Mede's acting credits include numerous roles in television shows. The exact nature and extent of her acting work are not specified in available information. However, it is known that she has a substantial body of work, with 42 known credits.
Mede's most notable international appearance to date has been as a host of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2013, as well as co-hosting the Eurovision Song Contest's Greatest Hits in 2015, and hosting the 2016 edition.
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44 titles- TV4:s nyårskarameller 2025 (2026) as Self
- How Sweden was built (2025) as Self
- Battle in the box Sverige (2025) as Coach
- Så byggdes din stad (2025) as Self - Host
- Humor till sista andetaget (2024) as Self
- BIANCA (2022) as Self - Guest
- LOL: Last One Laughing Sweden (2022) as Self
- Hjulet (2022) as Self - Host
- Carina Bergfeldt (2021) as Self - Guest
- Benjamin's (2021) as Self - Guest
- Bert (2021) as Fransklärare
- Min historiske pojkvän (2021) as Petra
- The A-Z of Eurovision (2020) as Self - Presenter (archive footage)
- Hasse & Tage - En kärlekshistoria (2019) as Self
- Stjärnornas Stjärna (2018) as Presenter
- Bonus Family (2017) as Katja
- Skratta Då: En Rolig Historia Om Svensk Standup (2017) as Self
- Renées brygga (2015) as Herself
- Familjen Rysberg (2015) as Bettan
- Medicine (2014) as Eva
- Svensk humor (2013) as Various roles
- Min sanning (2012) as Self
- QI (SE) (2012) as Panelist
- Högklackat (2012)
- Hellenius Hörna (2010) as Self - Guest
- Skavlan (2009) as Self - Guest
- Svenska Hollywoodfruar (2009) as Herself (cameo)
- Who Do You Think You Are? (2009) as Herself
- Roast på Berns (2009) as Roaster
- Roast på Berns (2009) as Roastare
- Schulman Show (2009) as Panelist
- Morgonsoffan (2008) as Petra
- Hjälp! (2007) as Viviann / ...
- Robins (2006) as Self - Guest
- Let's Dance Sweden (2006) as Self - Host
- Doobidoo (2005) as Self
- Parlamentet (1999)
- Parlamentet (1999) as Blått parti
- Så ska det låta (1997) as Self
- På spåret (1987) as Tävlande
- Melodifestivalen (1959) as Self
- Eurovision Song Contest (1956) as Self - Host
- Eurovision Song Contest (1956) as Self - Interval Act
- Stall-Erik and the Snapphans
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Petra Mede best known for?
Petra Mede is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Bonus Family (2017), Min sanning (2012), Hellenius Hörna (2010), Skavlan (2009).
When and where was Petra Mede born?
Petra Mede was born on March 7, 1970 in Högalid, Stockholm.
How many credits does Petra Mede have?
Petra Mede has accumulated over 44 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2026.
What is Petra Mede's background in cinema and television?
Petra Mede is a Swedish comedian, dancer, actress, and television presenter. Born on 7 March 1970, in Högalid, Stockholm, she grew up in Gothenburg. Mede is known for her work in comic shows and as a television presenter. She is best known outside of Sweden for hosting the Eurovision Song Contest in 2013, co-hosting th...