Monika Fagerholm, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Monika Fagerholm

Finnish writer

Date of Birth: 26-Feb-1961

Place of Birth: Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

Profession: writer

Nationality: Finland

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About Monika Fagerholm

  • Monika Kristina Fagerholm (born 26 February 1961 in Helsinki) is a Swedish-speaking Finnish author living in EkenĂ€s, Finland.
  • She is the daughter of professor Nils-Erik Fagerholm and library amanuensis Kristina HerrgĂ„rd.
  • Fagerholm has studied psychology and literature at the University of Helsinki.
  • In 1987, she received her bachelor's degree in psychology and literature.
  • Fagerholm made her debut in 1987 with Sham but her real breakthrough in the literary scene was in 1994 with Underbara kvinnor vid vatten.
  • The book was nominated for the Finlandia Prize, which is the biggest literary prize in Finland.
  • It was also nominated for the August prize in 1995, in Sweden and also the International Dublin Literary Award in 1998.
  • In 1994, she received the Runeberg Award in Finland.
  • The movie adaptation of the novel by Claes Olsson premiered in 1998.
  • Fagerholm received the August prize in 2005 for Den amerikanska flickan (The American Girl).

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