Monica Hansen — Biography
Hailing from Norway, Monica Hansen possesses a striking presence, standing 5'11" with an alluring blend of Brazilian and Norwegian heritage. Her modeling journey began at the tender age of 14, quickly catching the attention of prominent agencies like Elite, FORD, and Wilhelmina. She proved a natural fit for the demanding world of fashion shows and photo sessions, evolving into one of the most in-demand swimwear models globally. Her image has graced more than 100 magazine covers for esteemed publications such as Elle, Maxim, FHM, and Esquire.
Beyond the runway and camera, Hansen has also ventured into acting. Her on-screen credits include a 22-episode role as Monica Fox in the syndicated series Battledome. She has made guest appearances on E! Entertainment programs like Talk Soup and Wild on E!, as well as on The Howard Stern Show. Hansen also had a background role in Baywatch and a minor part in the television series Rude Awakening.
Her public profile has significantly risen in recent years, with magazines across Australia, the USA, South Africa, and England bestowing upon her titles such as "Sexiest Woman in the World" and "Sexiest Model in the World." In 2006, Maxim Germany recognized her as "The Maxim Model of the Year." Her commercial work includes advertisements for Express clothing and Bacardi, and she was featured in the popular music video "Liar" by Madcon.
Currently, Hansen is broadening her professional horizons into hosting and is actively building her personal brand. She is developing her own swimwear line, with the "Monica Hansen Beachwear" 2014 collection in the works. Hansen previously held the title of Miss Norway and holds the distinction of being the first Norwegian celebrity or fashion model to be featured in American Playboy, appearing in the July/August 2009 issue. In her native Norway, she also took center stage in the television show "Ja, Vi Elsker Hollywood," hosted "Vi Stjerners Middag," and participated in "Fangene på Fortet."
Beyond the runway and camera, Hansen has also ventured into acting. Her on-screen credits include a 22-episode role as Monica Fox in the syndicated series Battledome. She has made guest appearances on E! Entertainment programs like Talk Soup and Wild on E!, as well as on The Howard Stern Show. Hansen also had a background role in Baywatch and a minor part in the television series Rude Awakening.
Her public profile has significantly risen in recent years, with magazines across Australia, the USA, South Africa, and England bestowing upon her titles such as "Sexiest Woman in the World" and "Sexiest Model in the World." In 2006, Maxim Germany recognized her as "The Maxim Model of the Year." Her commercial work includes advertisements for Express clothing and Bacardi, and she was featured in the popular music video "Liar" by Madcon.
Currently, Hansen is broadening her professional horizons into hosting and is actively building her personal brand. She is developing her own swimwear line, with the "Monica Hansen Beachwear" 2014 collection in the works. Hansen previously held the title of Miss Norway and holds the distinction of being the first Norwegian celebrity or fashion model to be featured in American Playboy, appearing in the July/August 2009 issue. In her native Norway, she also took center stage in the television show "Ja, Vi Elsker Hollywood," hosted "Vi Stjerners Middag," and participated in "Fangene på Fortet."
