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Gunilla Persson (Sonja Gunilla Persson) was born on 31 December, 1958 in Norrköping, Sweden, is a Swedish fashion model and television personality. Discover Gunilla Persson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 65 years old?

Popular As Sonja Gunilla Persson
Occupation N/A
Age 65 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 31 December 1958
Birthday 31 December
Birthplace Norrköping, Sweden
Nationality Sweden

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Gunilla Persson Height, Weight & Measurements

At 65 years old, Gunilla Persson height is 1.71 m .

Physical Status
Height 1.71 m
Weight Not Available
Body Measurements Not Available
Eye Color Not Available
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Who Is Gunilla Persson's Husband?

Her husband is Stephen Linville (m. 1984–1990)

Family
Parents Not Available
Husband Stephen Linville (m. 1984–1990)
Sibling Not Available
Children Erika Persson

Gunilla Persson Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Gunilla Persson worth at the age of 65 years old? Gunilla Persson’s income source is mostly from being a successful Model. She is from Sweden. We have estimated Gunilla Persson's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
House Not Available
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Source of Income Model

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Timeline

1920

She is the daughter of Nils Erik Persson (1920–1998) and Iris Strid (1926-2023).

Persson worked as a tour leader and after journalistic studies started her career at Sveriges Radio where she worked as a presenter of a one-hour celebrity entertainment show conducting interviews with celebrities.

1958

Sonja Gunilla Persson (born 31 December 1958) is a Swedish former fashion model and current television personality and singer.

1970

In the late 1970s, Persson moved from Sweden to Dallas, US, later moving to New York City where she lived for many years.

She studied at Stella Adler's acting school.

1980

Persson appeared in a small role in the 1980s soap opera Dallas while living in Dallas.

She lived in Francis Kellogg's apartment in New York in late 1980's, during which she also had a romance with Prince Albert of Monaco.

1983

Persson participated in 1983 Damernas Värld (Swedish women's magazine) modelling competition The Face of the 80's after her boyfriend submitted pictures of her without her knowledge.

Eileen Ford, one of the judges of the competition, contacted her and signed her to her agency in New York City in 1983, even though Persson did not win the competition.

She was also signed at and worked for Elite Model Management.

She has appeared on the cover of a number of magazines including notably for the German edition of Bazaar, and has modelled lingerie for La Perla.

1984

Gunilla Persson was married to Stephen Linville 1984–1990, whom she met at an acting class in Dallas.

1990

Her boyfriend was hotel developer Patrick Ellis from 1990 until 1995.

2002

She has a daughter whose name is Erika, who was born in August 2002.

2010

Persson made her television debut in 2010 in the reality series Svenska New holllywoodfruar (Swedish New hollywoodwives): the series lasted one season and was broadcast on TV3.

2013

In February 2013, Persson was a guest on The Schulman Show which is aired on Aftonbladet's website and presented by Alex Schulman.

2014

Persson participated in the celebrity reality series Realitystjärnorna på godset (Reality Stars at the Manor) in 2014, and in 2015 got her own show called Gunilla tycker till (Gunilla states her opinion) where her fans got to vote on different jobs she had to try out.

2015

She moved to California to participate in Svenska Hollywoodfruar, and in early 2015 Persson was forced to leave her Manhattan, New York apartment by her landlord.

Persson recorded a music video with rapper Dogge Doggelito in 2015.

In October 2015, Persson was a guest on the Norwegian talk show God kveld Norge!.

2017

She has also participated in eight seasons of Svenska Hollywoodfruar (Swedish Hollywood-wives) as of 2017, also at TV3.

Persson also got a News show in 2017 called The Gunilla Show on viafree.

On 13 April 2017, Persson's home in Pacific Palisades that has appeared in Svenska Hollywoodfruar was badly damaged by fire.

Persson's 91-year-old mother was injured during the incident.

2018

In 2018, Persson participated in the celebrity version of Biggest Loser, broadcast on TV4.

She participated in Melodifestivalen 2024 with the song "I Won't Shake (La La Gunilla)".

She came fourth in her heat on 17 February 2024, moving on to the run-off round where she was ultimately eliminated.

On 22 May 2018, Persson was arrested by Palm Beach police on a felony grand-theft charge for stealing sunglasses.

She was released the following morning after posting a $5,000 bond.