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Eklund is the brother of the author [[Sigge Eklund]] and the son of [[Klas Eklund]], who used to be the chief economist of Sweden's largest bank, [[Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken|SEB]], as well as one of prime minister [[Olof Palme]]'s closest allies. His paternal granddparents were the Swedish actors [[Bengt Eklund]] and [[Fylgia Zadig]]. |
Eklund is the brother of the author [[Sigge Eklund]] and the son of [[Klas Eklund]], who used to be the chief economist of Sweden's largest bank, [[Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken|SEB]], as well as one of prime minister [[Olof Palme]]'s closest allies. His paternal granddparents were the Swedish actors [[Bengt Eklund]] and [[Fylgia Zadig]]. |
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===Early career=== |
===Early career=== |
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Eklund's first American experience was as a high school exchange student in [[Edina, MN]]. After returning to Sweden, Eklund studied at the [[Stockholm School of Economics]], but never graduated. He has also worked for the financial newspaper [[Finanstidningen]]. During his student days, he was involved in the Stockholm gay club scene, and with some friends started a club named "Billy." In 1999, Eklund founded the internet company [[Humany]], together with his father in the board |
Eklund's first American experience was as a high school exchange student in [[Edina, MN]]. After returning to Sweden, Eklund studied at the [[Stockholm School of Economics]], but never graduated. He has also worked for the financial newspaper [[Finanstidningen]]. During his student days, he was involved in the Stockholm gay club scene, and with some friends started a club named "Billy." In 1999, Eklund founded the internet company [[Humany]], together with his father in the board. He was the CEO and had 45 employees at the age of 23 with former prime minister [[Carl Bildt]]. |
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With the passing of the [[dot-com bubble]], Eklund started a [[music production]] company, Cave Entertainment. He published 8 song writers with #1 hits in [[Japan]], Sweden and on the [[Billboard]] Latino list. |
With the passing of the [[dot-com bubble]], Eklund started a [[music production]] company, Cave Entertainment. He published 8 song writers with #1 hits in [[Japan]], Sweden and on the [[Billboard]] Latino list. |
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===Acting=== |
===Acting=== |
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Before leaving Sweden for [[New York City]], Eklund entered a career in gay pornographic film under the [[pseudonym]] ''Tag Eriksson'' (or ''Tag Ericsson''). He starred in the porn comedy movie ''The Hole'' (2003), and for this role won a [[GayVN]] award for "Best Solo Scene." He |
Before leaving Sweden for [[New York City]], Eklund entered a career in gay pornographic film under the [[pseudonym]] ''Tag Eriksson'' (or ''Tag Ericsson''). He starred in the porn comedy movie ''The Hole'' (2003), and for this role won a [[GayVN]] award for "Best Solo Scene." He claims his background in porn has not affected his [[real estate]] career. |
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Simultaneously he also worked as an IT programmer for SEB Investment bank internationally, which helped him make the next move into a more serious career. He has regularly given interviews about his former porn career in both international and Swedish press. He claims his background in porn has not affected his [[real estate]] career. |
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===Real estate=== |
===Real estate=== |
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In [[New York City]] Eklund became Vice President at the [[Chelsea, Manhattan|Chelsea]] office of the company ''JC DeNiro & Associates'' and was nominated for Rookie of the Year by the Real Estate Board of New York 2003. Eklund is currently working Senior Vice President at the [[New York City]] real estate firm ''CORE Group Marketing''. In February 2008 he sold an apartment to [[Cameron Diaz]].<ref>[http://www.pagesix.com/story/eyes+pad PageSix.com]</ref>. |
In [[New York City]] Eklund became Vice President at the [[Chelsea, Manhattan|Chelsea]] office of the company ''JC DeNiro & Associates'' and was nominated for Rookie of the Year by the Real Estate Board of New York 2003. Eklund is currently working Senior Vice President at the [[New York City]] real estate firm ''CORE Group Marketing''. In February 2008 he sold an apartment to [[Cameron Diaz]].<ref>[http://www.pagesix.com/story/eyes+pad PageSix.com]</ref>. |
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===Author=== |
===Author=== |
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In March 2005, both Eklund brothers simultaneously published books putting the Eklund family into unwanted focus. Sigge Eklunds criticized his father and familly publically while Fredrik Eklund praised his father in the public press for his support during his years within the porn industry. The impact of the release of the two books sparked shortlived sales records on Fredriks account. Sigge Eklunds book reached number 11 of the 2005 May Swedish book sales, Fredrik Eklunds book came in back to back as number 12. Critics agreed that Fredrik Eklund had a story to tell but lacked the skill to tell it, while brother Sigge was a talented story-teller without a story. Fredrik's novel titled ''Bananflugornas herre'' ("The Lord of the Fruit Flies"), is a story based on his experiences in the gay porn industry, and was planned before his career started within porn. According to interviews, Fredrik started to take notes already in the beginning of his career. The book was released in [[Norway]] and [[Germany]] in 2005. |
In March 2005, both Eklund brothers simultaneously published books putting the Eklund family into unwanted focus. Sigge Eklunds criticized his father and familly publically while Fredrik Eklund praised his father in the public press for his support during his years within the porn industry. The impact of the release of the two books sparked shortlived sales records on Fredriks account. Sigge Eklunds book reached number 11 of the 2005 May Swedish book sales, Fredrik Eklunds book came in back to back as number 12. Critics agreed that Fredrik Eklund had a story to tell but lacked the skill to tell it, while brother Sigge was a talented story-teller without a story. Fredrik's novel titled ''Bananflugornas herre'' ("The Lord of the Fruit Flies"), is a story based on his experiences in the gay porn industry, and was planned before his career started within porn. According to interviews, Fredrik started to take notes already in the beginning of his career. The book was released in [[Norway]] and [[Germany]] in 2005. |
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==Selected filmography== |
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*''The Hole'', 2003 |
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*''American Porn Star'', 2003 |
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*''Desert Pick-Up 2'' |
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*''Training Camp 1'', 2003 |
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*''Jet Set Direct'' |
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*''Tag Eriksson Collectors Edition'' |
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{{s-bef|before=[[Sean Storm]] <br> for ''Open Trench 2: Fuck Fantasies''}} |
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{{s-ttl|title=[[GayVN Awards]] for Best Solo Performance <br> for ''The Hole''|years=2004}} |
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{{s-aft|after=[[Arpad Miklos]]/[[Ricky Martinez (porn star)|Ricky Martinez]] <br> for ''BuckleRoos 1''}} |
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==References== |
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==See also== |
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*[[List of gay porn stars]] |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1456488/ Tag Eriksson] at the [[Internet Movie Database]] |
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[[Category:Swedish actors]] |
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[[Category:Stockholm School of Economics alumni]] |
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[[Category:Swedish porn stars]] |
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[[Category:People appearing in gay pornography]] |
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Revision as of 19:57, 17 April 2008
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Fredrik Eklund (born April 26 1977 in Stockholm, Sweden) is a New York City real estate broker, a former Information technology (IT) entrepreneur in his native Sweden, a gay porn actor (under the pseudonym Tag Eriksson, also written Tag Ericsson) and a novelist.
This file may be deleted after Thursday, 17 April 2008.
Biography
Family
Eklund is the brother of the author Sigge Eklund and the son of Klas Eklund, who used to be the chief economist of Sweden's largest bank, SEB, as well as one of prime minister Olof Palme's closest allies. His paternal granddparents were the Swedish actors Bengt Eklund and Fylgia Zadig.
Early career
Eklund's first American experience was as a high school exchange student in Edina, MN. After returning to Sweden, Eklund studied at the Stockholm School of Economics, but never graduated. He has also worked for the financial newspaper Finanstidningen. During his student days, he was involved in the Stockholm gay club scene, and with some friends started a club named "Billy." In 1999, Eklund founded the internet company Humany, together with his father in the board. He was the CEO and had 45 employees at the age of 23 with former prime minister Carl Bildt.
With the passing of the dot-com bubble, Eklund started a music production company, Cave Entertainment. He published 8 song writers with #1 hits in Japan, Sweden and on the Billboard Latino list.
Acting
Before leaving Sweden for New York City, Eklund entered a career in gay pornographic film under the pseudonym Tag Eriksson (or Tag Ericsson). He starred in the porn comedy movie The Hole (2003), and for this role won a GayVN award for "Best Solo Scene." He claims his background in porn has not affected his real estate career.
Real estate
In New York City Eklund became Vice President at the Chelsea office of the company JC DeNiro & Associates and was nominated for Rookie of the Year by the Real Estate Board of New York 2003. Eklund is currently working Senior Vice President at the New York City real estate firm CORE Group Marketing. In February 2008 he sold an apartment to Cameron Diaz.[1].
Author
In March 2005, both Eklund brothers simultaneously published books putting the Eklund family into unwanted focus. Sigge Eklunds criticized his father and familly publically while Fredrik Eklund praised his father in the public press for his support during his years within the porn industry. The impact of the release of the two books sparked shortlived sales records on Fredriks account. Sigge Eklunds book reached number 11 of the 2005 May Swedish book sales, Fredrik Eklunds book came in back to back as number 12. Critics agreed that Fredrik Eklund had a story to tell but lacked the skill to tell it, while brother Sigge was a talented story-teller without a story. Fredrik's novel titled Bananflugornas herre ("The Lord of the Fruit Flies"), is a story based on his experiences in the gay porn industry, and was planned before his career started within porn. According to interviews, Fredrik started to take notes already in the beginning of his career. The book was released in Norway and Germany in 2005.