Ida Ljungqvist: Playmate of the Year 2009, Miss March 2008

Ida Ljungqvist (born September 27, 1981) is a Tanzanian-Swedish model. She was named Playboy's Playmate of the Month for March 2008 and the 2009 Playmate of the Year. She is the first African-born and second Swedish model to be named a Playmate of the Year. She is also the first Playmate of the Year to publicly dedicate her title to philanthropic work through non-profit charities and organizations.

Ljungqvist was born in Tanzania to a Tanzanian mother and a Swedish father. She was discovered by 2007 Playmate of the Year Sara Jean Underwood at a bebe store on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, California.

Ljungqvist co-hosted the Playboy New Year's Eve Party 2009 in Miami, Florida alongside several other playmates.



Playboy centerfold appearance March 2008
Preceded by Michelle McLaughlin
Succeeded by Regina Deutinger

Playmate of the Year 2009
Preceded by Jayde Nicole
Succeeded by Hope Dworaczyk

Ida Ljungqvist Bio

Name: Ida Ljungqvist
Birthplace: Tanzania
Bust: 32D
Waist: 21
Hips: 35
Height: 5′ 4″
Weight: 108 lbs

Ambitions: Modeling, writing comedic short stories, learning a fourth language and taking up golf.
Turn-Ons: Laughter and a great sense of humor. A guy who can disco and do the “sprinkler” dance.
Turnoffs: Close-mindedness, negative attitudes, arrogance and narcissism.
Charities I Have Worked For: Unicef, Boys & Girls Clubs, Mother Teresa’s organization.
Plans For Continuing My Education: I would like to complete a master’s in communications.
Favorite Foods To Make: Red-velvet cake, lasagna, pilau (an African rice dish).
What I Value Most In This World: Freedom and the ability to live a life where your wildest dreams come true!