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Annie Oliv | |
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 Annie during Miss World 2007 | |
| Born | Annie Oliv October 12, 1987 |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Miss World Sweden 2007 |
| Major competition(s) | Miss World 2007 (Top 5) |
Annie Oliv (born October 12, 1987) is a Swedish beauty pageant titleholder who represented her country and ranked as a top-five finalist in Miss World 2007 held in Sanya, China.
Oliv won Miss World Sweden on September 8, 2007, and was crowned by the host Marie Plosjö. [1] Oliv succeeded last year's winner Cathrin Skoog. She completed her upper secondary high school education and one year at the Royal Ballet School. She has worked as a personal assistant for the disabled in Gothenburg.
On February 23, 2008, Oliv participated in Melodifestivalen 2008, as she played cello during Mickey Huskic entry in semifinal three. They were eliminated in the first round, ending up seventh.
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