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Ekberg House
Ekberg is a Swedish surname. Notable people with the surname include: *Anita Ekberg, Swedish model and actress * Oskar Ekberg (born 1977), Swedish pianist * Ragnar Ekberg, (1886–1966), Swedish track and field athlete *Stefan Ekberg, Swedish motorcycle speedway rider * Sten Ekberg, Swedish track and field athlete *Ulf Ekberg Ulf Gunnar Ekberg (born 6 December 1970), also known as Buddha, is a Swedish singer-songwriter, musician, businessman and television and film producer, best known as a founding member of the pop group Ace of Base, along with siblings Jonas Bergg ..., Swedish singer, songwriter and producer {{surname Swedish-language surnames ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anita Ekberg
Kerstin Anita Marianne Ekberg (; 29 September 193111 January 2015) was a Swedish actress active in American and European films, known for her beauty and stunning figure. She became prominent in her iconic role as Sylvia in the Federico Fellini film ''La Dolce Vita'' (1960). Ekberg worked primarily in Italy, where she became a permanent resident in 1964. Early life Anita Ekberg was born on 29 September 1931, in Malmö, Skåne (Sweden), the sixth of eight children. In her teens, Anita worked as a fashion model. Ekberg entered the Miss Malmö competition in 1950 at her mother's urging. This led to the Miss Sweden contest which she won. Despite speaking very little English, she went to the United States to compete for the 1951 Miss Universe title (an unofficial pageant at that time, the pageant became official in 1952). Career Universal Studios Although Ekberg did not win the Miss Universe pageant, as one of six finalists, she did earn a starlet's contract with Universal Studios. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oskar Ekberg
Oskar Ekberg (born 19 February 1977, in Södertälje) is a Swedish pianist basically active as a performer at the Swedish concert scene. He has shown particular interest in Olivier Messiaen's and Johan Helmich Roman's music, the latter recorded on Daphne Records. He has also recently recorded the complete piano music of Elfrida Andrée Elfrida Andrée (19 February 1841 – 11 January 1929), was a Swedish organist, composer, and conductor. A 1996 recording on the Caprice label features Andrée's piano quintet, along with a piano sonata, the string quartet in D minor, and vo .... Oskar Ekberg is also working as an orchestra pianist in the major orchestras of Sweden. Ekberg teaches at Ersta Sköndal University College. References External links * Daphne RecordsAcademus AB2007 Grieg Festival in Stockholm2008 Olivier Messiaen Festival in Stockholm 1977 births Living people Swedish classical pianists Swedish male classical pianists 21st-century classical pianists 21 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ragnar Ekberg
Olle Ragnar B. Ekberg (12 August 1886, in Stockholm – 5 April 1966, in Saltsjöbaden, Sweden) was a Swedish track and field athlete who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics The 1912 Summer Olympics ( sv, Olympiska sommarspelen 1912), officially known as the Games of the V Olympiad ( sv, Den V olympiadens spel) and commonly known as Stockholm 1912, were an international multi-sport event held in Stockholm, Sweden, be .... In 1908, he finished fifth in the standing long jump competition. Four years later he finished 13th in the standing long jump event. He also participated in the 100 metres competition but was eliminated in the first round. References External linksProfile 1886 births 1966 deaths Swedish male sprinters Swedish male long jumpers Olympic athletes of Sweden Athletes (track and field) at the 1908 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1912 Summer Olympics Athletes from Stockholm 20th-century Swedish p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stefan Ekberg
Stefan Ekberg (born 21 January 1972 in Motala, Sweden) is a former international motorcycle speedway rider from Sweden. Career Ekberg is a full Swedish international, making his debut in 1994. He previously rode in the UK for the Oxford Cheetahs and the Eastbourne Eagles, where he won the Elite League Championship in 1995. He returned to the British Premier League with the Glasgow Tigers after a ten-year absence in 2005. In 2007, the Rye House Rockets signed Ekberg mid season to replace the injured Stuart Robson Stuart Robson may refer to: * Stuart Robson (actor) * Stuart Robson (speedway rider) See also * Stewart Robson Stewart Ian Robson (born 6 November 1964) is an English former football player and TV and radio football pundit. He played for A ... and the Rockets went on to become Premier League champions that season. He was retained by promoter Len Silver for 2008. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Ekberg, Stefan 1972 births Living people Swedish speedway ride ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sten Ekberg
Sten Anders Ekberg (born 25 December 1964 in Täby, Sweden) is a former decathlon athlete who competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics for Sweden and was a Swedish decathlete National Record holder. Sten Ekberg won the Swedish Championship in both decathlon and heptathlon. Ekberg currently resides in the United States where he works as a chiropractor and nutritionist at his office Wellness For Life in Cumming, Georgia. Education Ekberg attended Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business in Dallas, Texas. He competed in track and field at Southern Methodist where he still holds records. Olympics and World Championships * Olympics: Barcelona 9th place, 1992 (8,136 points) * Swedish National Decathlon Record: 1992 (8,246 points) * National Championship Decathlon: Sweden 1st place, 1985, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1992 * National Championship Heptathlon: Sweden 1st place, 1989, 1993 * Seven Swedish National Gold Medals * European Championships: 10th place, 1986 * NCAA Divisio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ulf Ekberg
Ulf Gunnar Ekberg (born 6 December 1970), also known as Buddha, is a Swedish singer-songwriter, musician, businessman and television and film producer, best known as a founding member of the pop group Ace of Base, along with siblings Jonas Berggren, Linn Berggren and Jenny Berggren. Life and career Ace of Base released its debut album in 1992 and went on to attain major chart success throughout the 1990s. Ekberg played an integral part in the production of the ''Happy Nation'' album, co-writing nearly all of the album's tracks. Ekberg would continue to provide writing and production for the group's future works, notably the singles "Love in December" and " All for You." Ekberg has produced several artists, TV productions, films and events and has sold over 50 million records worldwide. In 2009, he started a new music production/publishing and management company together with Jonas Berggren based in LA, London and Stockholm. After Ekberg experienced the tsunami in Phuket, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
