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Hjördis Paulina Genberg (10 November 1919 – 24 December 1997) was a Swedish actress and model. She was the second wife of English actor and author David Niven. Genberg was among the first supermodels of Sweden.
A well kept secret, 1964. In 1964, Hjördis described life at Lo Scoglietto: “I can speak for the whole family when I say we have found happiness here. David is more settled now than he has ever been.”. “We wanted a family,” David said. “These little girls keep us young.”.
Hjördis Genberg, a name perhaps not immediately recognizable to the mainstream public, still carries a whisper of Old Hollywood glamour and European mystique. This Swedish actress and model graced the 20th century with her poised elegance and classic beauty, carving out a space for herself in the world of entertainment and fashion.
Hjördis Genberg was born on 10 November 1919 in Åsarne, Sweden. She was an actress, known for The Peter Lind Hayes Show (1950) and The Jack Benny Program (1950). She was married to David Niven and Carl-Gustav Tersmeden. She died on 24 December 1997.
Hjördis Genberg Niven. Sweden's first supermodel and the actor David Niven's second wife
This site looks at the long and eventful life of Hjördis Genberg, later known as Hjördis Tersmeden and Hjördis Niven, the much-maligned second wife of debonair English actor and lady magnet David Niven.
Hjördis Genberg was born on November 10, 1919 in Åsarne, Sweden. She was an actress, known for The Peter Lind Hayes Show (1950) and The Jack Benny Program (1950). She was married to David Niven and Carl-Gustav Tersmeden. She died on December 24, 1997.
Feb 27, 2022 · In 1948, David met and married Hjördis Paulina Genberg, a divorced Swedish fashion model.
Dec 24, 1997 · Born Hjördis Paulina Genberg in Kiruna, Sweden. Just after the second World War, she married Swedish businessman, Carl Tersmeden, but divorced him after only 18 months.
In 1948, Niven met and married Hjördis Paulina Tersmeden (née Genberg, 1919–1997), a divorced Swedish fashion model. He recounted their meeting:
