Ida Ljungqvist
| Ida Ljungqvist | |
|---|---|
 Ida Ljungqvist, Los Angeles, California on May 22, 2010 |
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| Playboy centerfold appearance | |
| March 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Michelle McLaughlin |
| Succeeded by | Regina Deutinger |
| Playmate of the Year | |
| 2009[1] | |
| Preceded by | Jayde Nicole |
| Succeeded by | Hope Dworaczyk[2] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 September 1981 Tanzania[1] |
| Measurements | Bust: 32D[1] Waist: 21 Hips: 35 |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)[1] |
| Weight | 108 lb (49 kg; 7.7 st) |
Ida Ljungqvist (born September 27, 1981) is a Tanzanian-Swedish model. She was named Playboy's Playmate of the Month for March 2008 and the 2009 Playmate of the Year. She is the first African-born and second Swedish model to be named a Playmate of the Year.[3] She is also the first Playmate of the Year to publicly dedicate her title to philanthropic work through non-profit charities and organizations.
Ljungqvist was born in Tanzania to a Tanzanian mother and a Swedish father.[1][4] She was discovered by 2007 Playmate of the Year Sara Jean Underwood at a bebe store on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, California.[4][5]
Ljungqvist co-hosted the Playboy New Year's Eve Party 2009 in Miami, Florida alongside several other playmates.[6]
[edit] Personal life
Due to her father's work for UNICEF, Ljungqvist traveled a great deal. She speaks English, Swedish, and Swahili.[5]
Since being named Playmate of the Year, Ljungqvist has worked with Empowerment Works, a non-profit, global sustainability think-tank. Her work includes raising awareness about the organization and fundraising.[7][8]
Ljungqvist has a degree in fashion design and marketing, and plans to study economics.[4]
In December 2007, Ljungqvist married Joshua R. Lang. After 5 years together, Lang filed for divorce in September 2008. In November 2008, MSNBC reported a custody struggle between them over their pet Chihuahua.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e "Playmate listing". http://wekinglypigs.com/cgi-bin/nand/search/pmstat?browse=%3A%3ACONFIG%3A%3Adatebrowse&key=2008&limit=0. Retrieved March 31, 2009.
- ^ "Playboy Goes 3-D". http://cbs5.com/entertainment/playboy.3d.centerfold.2.1686879.html. Retrieved May 11, 2010.[dead link]
- ^ "Ida Ljungqyist is chosen Playmate of the Year". Vegas Deluxe. 2009-05-02. http://www.vegasdeluxe.com/blogs/luxe-life/2009/may/02/ida-ljungqvist-chosen-emplayboyems-playmate-year/. Retrieved 2009-05-03.
- ^ a b c d "Playboy bunny fights for her Chihuahua". MSNBC. 2008-11-14. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27720502/. Retrieved 2008-11-14.
- ^ a b Playboy. 55. Chicago Illinois, USA: Playboy Enterprises. March 2008. p. 74. ISSN 0032-1478. "Playmate of the Year Sara Jean Underwood wasn't shopping for talent when she walked into Bebe in Beverly Hills, but in 26-year-old sales specialist Ida (pronounced "EE-duh") Ljungqvist she spotted a must-have item."
- ^ "Ultimate New Years Eve Party Guide". http://www.nightcure.com/Miami-New-Years-Parties-2009.php. Retrieved 2009-01-13.
- ^ "Empowerment Works". http://www.empowermentworks.org/Ida.html. Retrieved June 16, 2009.
- ^ "Hugh Hefner announces Playmate of the Year in Las Vegas". http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/may/03/miss-march-named-2009-playmate-year-las-vegas/. Retrieved June 16, 2009.
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