Erika Linder

Personal Details :

Full Name: Erika Anette Linder Jervemyr
Date of Birth: May 11, 1990
Place of Birth: Sundbyberg, Stockholm County, Sweden
Nationality: Swedish
Height: 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Blue
Languages Spoken: Swedish, English
Profession: Model, Actress, Artist
Years Active: 2011–present
Known For: Modeling both menswear and womenswear; film debut in Below Her Mouth
Sexual Orientation: Lesbian
Current Residence: Los Angeles, California, USA
Hobbies: Drawing, creative writing, photography
Modeling Agencies: Next Model Management (global), MIKAs (Sweden), Unique Models (Copenhagen)

Modeling Debut: 2011 – First major appearance was portraying a young Leonardo DiCaprio in a spread for Candy magazine.
Breakthrough Concept: Gained fame for modeling both menswear and womenswear, breaking gender norms in the fashion industry.
Major Campaigns:
- Tom Ford
- Louis Vuitton
- Banana Republic
- Mytheresa
- Versace
Magazine Features:
- Vogue Paris (Cover, February 2019)
- W Magazine
- Dazed
- Numero
- Interview Magazine
Runway Appearances: Walked for fashion houses such as Chanel, Max Mara, and others in both men’s and women’s shows.
Film Debut: 2016 – Starred in the Canadian lesbian romantic drama Below Her Mouth as Dallas, a female roofer.
Acting Roles:
- Below Her Mouth (2016) – Lead role
- Lisboa Azul – Role: Tommy (Portuguese sci-fi series)
- Cover – Psychological thriller exploring identity in the fashion world
Artistic Identity: Describes herself not just as a model or actress, but as a multidisciplinary artist. She also engages in photography and creative direction.
Advocacy: A prominent voice in LGBTQ+ visibility and gender expression in fashion. She often speaks about breaking stereotypes and promoting authenticity.
Modeling Agencies:
- Next Model Management (New York, Paris, London, Milan, LA, Madrid)
- MIKAs (Mother Agency in Sweden)
- Unique Models (Copenhagen)

Sexual Orientation: Lesbian – Erika is openly queer and often discusses LGBTQ+ representation and gender expression.
Current Residence: Los Angeles, California, USA
Hometown: Sundbyberg, Stockholm County, Sweden
Languages: Swedish and English
Education: Studied law and languages before beginning her modeling career
Early Passions: Played football (soccer) competitively until age 19
Creative Interests: Photography, drawing, writing, music, and fashion styling
Identity: Describes herself as a gender-nonconforming woman and a multidisciplinary artist
Public Image: Known for blending masculinity and femininity in her work and public persona
Lifestyle: Describes LA as full of energy and possibility, while maintaining a grounded connection to her Swedish roots

Estimated Net Worth: Approximately $1 million USD
Sources of Income:
- Modeling campaigns (e.g., Tom Ford, Louis Vuitton, Banana Republic)
- Runway appearances and editorials (e.g., Vogue, Chanel)
- Acting roles (e.g., Below Her Mouth, Lisboa Azul, Cover)
- Brand partnerships and sponsorships
Additional Revenue Streams: Photography, creative direction, art commissions, and public appearances

Models.com “Hot List”: Recognized on the prestigious industry “Hot List” for her unique and androgynous modeling style.
Crocker Jeans Campaign (2014): Starred in JC Jeans Company’s Crocker campaign, which drove an 18.5% increase in in-store sales, a 60% boost in online traffic, and a 139% rise in total sales; the campaign reached over 100 million people .
Groundbreaking Roles in Music Videos: Featured as both male and female leads in Katy Perry’s “Unconditionally” (2013) and Of Monsters and Men’s “Empire” (2015).
Acting Accolades: Received notable attention and positive reviews for her lead role debuting at the Toronto Film Festival in the Canadian film Below Her Mouth (2016) .
High‑Fashion Runway Highlights: Opened and walked major shows for Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Balenciaga, Rochas, and more—frequently cited in industry retrospectives like Vogue Scandinavia’s “Runway Rewind” .

Erika was scouted at the age of 14 but didn’t pursue modeling until she was 21.
She famously portrayed a young Leonardo DiCaprio in her breakout 2011 photo shoot for Candy magazine.
She has modeled as both a male and female in fashion campaigns and editorials—sometimes in the same shoot.
Before entering fashion, Erika studied law and languages, and played football (soccer) competitively.
She describes herself as an “artist” above all—dabbling in photography, drawing, and film.
She is a strong advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and gender fluidity in fashion.
Erika starred in the romantic drama Below Her Mouth, where the entire cast and crew were women.
Despite her fame, she maintains a low profile and often avoids Hollywood-style celebrity culture.
She once said she modeled menswear to avoid the discomfort of being overly sexualized in women’s fashion.
She has appeared in music videos for Katy Perry and Of Monsters and Men.