Anneka Svenska
Anneka Svenska (born 26 January 1974) is a British presenter, actress, journalist, environmentalist and wolf enthusiast.
Anneka Svenska | |
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| Born | 26 January 1974 High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, presenter, animal researcher, animal conservationist, wolf handler |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Known for | Research of wolves |
| Spouse | Married |
| Children | 2 |
Svenska gained media attention when she fronted the Channel 5 show OutTHERE,[1] since 2013, she has hosted several conservationist events, including the YouTube channel Animal Watch, which explores the nature and history of various animals. Svenska, a passionate animal rights activist, specialises in canine behaviour.[2] She is the founder of Green World TV and a patron of the World Animal Day.[3]
Early life
Svenska is from High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.[4]
Career
Svenska began her career as an actress in the late 1990s, starring in Silent Whisper (1997), Threesome (1999), Sacred Flesh (1999), The Lost Son (1999) and OutTHERE (2001–2003).[1]
Personal life
Svenska is married to Michael Tanaka, son of Japanese-American businessman Gary Tanaka, and has two children. She is sometimes referred to with the hyphenated name 'Tanaka-Svenska'.[5]
References
- "outTHERE (TV Series)". www.radiotimes.com. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
- "Anneka Svenska: Wildlife Hero". mygreenworld.org. Retrieved 2022-09-24.
- "Anneka Svenska - Patron - United Kingdom". worldanimalday.org.uk. Retrieved 2022-09-24.
- "Anneka Svenska: Movies, TV, and Bio". www.amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
- "Ascot racegoers fall foul of fashion police". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 2023-03-27.