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Linda Brava

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Violinist

The Resume

    (February 26, 1970- )
    Born in Helsinki, Finland
    Birth name was Linda Magdalena Lampenius
    Also known as Linda Cullberg Lampenius
    Played various classical, pop, rock, Christmas, world, and jazz music
    Solos include 'Violator/Toccata and Fugue in D minor' (1996), 'Ave Maria/Salut d'Amour' (1999), and 'Your Song (featuring Gentlemen)' (2011)
    Graduated from Sibelius Academy (1997)
    Albums include 'Linda Lampenius' (1997), 'Linda Brava' (1999), 'Nordic Light' (2005), and 'Angels' (2010)
    Owned the cider brand Linda Cider (1997-2000)
    Modeled for the magazines Café, Elle, Esquire, GQ, Hello!, Maxim, and Playboy
    Wrote a biography titled 'Linda' (2003)

Why she might be annoying:

    She resembles the fembots from Austin Powers.
    Her album 'Linda Lampenius' was released only in Finland.
    She parodied her own public image as a dumb blonde who is never seen without her violin and outfits.
    She has suffered from depression.

Why she might not be annoying:

    She has performed for various politicians, heads of state, and even some Nobel Prize laureates on the Arctic Circle.
    Her violin skills were evident since childhood, and she became a member of the Helsinki Strings at the age of seven.
    She suffered from eating disorders for over 20 years and has raised awareness on this issue.
    She was instrumental in increasing Swedes' interest in Finland, allowing her to be named Finland's Tourist Envoy in Sweden. (1997)
    She has performed in numerous benefit concerts helping children.

Credit: Big Lenny


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 13 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 14 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying