Pia Haraldsen
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Pia Renate Haraldsen is a Norwegian
TV personality, comedian and author, most known for her interviews on the Norwegian TV show Rikets Røst.
She is the daughter of Jasmin Haraldsen, who was married to the Norwegian Queen
's nephew.
's wedding
, which she was invited to because of her relation to the queen. In the wedding she met Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg
and they began dating in 2002. They became a high profile couple, but the relationship ended after a year and a half. In 2004 she received a lot of attention for her dress at the baptism of Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway
.
In the following years she has had numerous appearances in Norwegian media.
Her first occupation was as a columnist for Norway’s biggest newspaper, VG. (2004), then she moved on to the Norwegian edition of the magazine Cosmopolitan as a Fashion & Entertainment Editor (2004/2005). In February 2005 she got a job as a jury member in the TV show Shopaholic at TV 3
. Later that year she became the TV host of the shows Kjendisjakten (2005) and then Frokostquiz (2006) on TV 2, Norway's biggest commercial channel.
In February 2007 she started as Political Editor on one of TV 2's most populuar shows Rikets Røst (translated as "The Nations Voice") hosted by comedian Otto Jespersen
where she punked and provoked political interview subjects with dupe questions and her fake ignorance. She also covered the presidential election for the show from Norway in November 2008.
September 2007 she participated in Norway's Dancing with the Stars (Skal vi danse ) on TV2.
November 2007 she published her first book; Pias bekjennelser, shopping, sjekking, skikk og bruk.
Spring 2009 it was announced that Pia and her mother Jasmin Haraldsen, would search for love in their own dating reality show "Pia og Jasmin" on Norwegian TV3. The show was shot in South of France summer of 2009, and broadcasted on TV the following fall.
Pia chose partner Vemund Aarstrand in the show finale, while mother Jasmin found love in contestant Jan Horn, whom she married February 2010.
Pia and Vemund broke up spring 2010, as documented in the Norwegian press.
Pia is currently working on her first dress collection, for Norwegian fashion house Agape.
The collection will be named Pia Haraldsen for Agape, and launches at Oslo Fashion Week in August 2010.
In 2011, Pia made her TV-comeback as host of a Travel Show on TV8, called "LuksusFri".
The same year, Pia became the TV host of a fashion makeover show.
Fall 2011, Pia was named the face of Passion Watches.
. She asked how Barack Obama
could run for president, as he is not a U.S. citizen (she said she read somewhere he was "African-American") and asked if Senator Clinton
could be president after the "cigar incident
?". The councilman reacted to the questions and threw the crew out of his office.
After the interview was shown on Norwegian Television it was posted on YouTube
and attracted attention. Haraldsen was interviewed by large American media outlets like USA Today
, Inside Edition
and Fox News.
In early October 2008 Haraldsen was denied a visa by US authorities. After the US Embassy in Oslo
had sought a second opinion from the Department of Homeland Security. The refusal states that she does not appear to fulfill requirements for journalists, however, it states she may apply for an artist visa. Haraldsen wanted to cover the presidential election for TV 2 Entertainment
. A tourist visa application takes about two weeks to process whereas a journalist visa only takes 3 days.
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
TV personality, comedian and author, most known for her interviews on the Norwegian TV show Rikets Røst.
She is the daughter of Jasmin Haraldsen, who was married to the Norwegian Queen
Queen Sonja of Norway
Queen Sonja of Norway is the wife of King Harald V of Norway.-Prior to marriage:Sonja was born in Oslo on 4 July 1937 as the daughter of clothing merchant Karl August Haraldsen and Dagny Ulrichsen .Queen Sonja grew up in the district of Vinderen in Oslo and completed her lower secondary schooling...
's nephew.
Career
She started her public career in 2001 by going to Haakon, Crown Prince of NorwayHaakon, Crown Prince of Norway
Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway is the heir apparent to the throne of Norway. On birth he was named Prince Haakon Magnus but it was stressed in the announcement that he would go by the name Haakon. He became Crown Prince Haakon when his father ascended to the crown as Harald V in 1991...
's wedding
Wedding
A wedding is the ceremony in which two people are united in marriage or a similar institution. Wedding traditions and customs vary greatly between cultures, ethnic groups, religions, countries, and social classes...
, which she was invited to because of her relation to the queen. In the wedding she met Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg
Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg
Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg has been heir apparent to the crown of Luxembourg since his father's accession in 2000.-Early life and education:...
and they began dating in 2002. They became a high profile couple, but the relationship ended after a year and a half. In 2004 she received a lot of attention for her dress at the baptism of Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway
Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway
Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway is the daughter of Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and second in the line of succession to the Norwegian throne.-Biography:...
.
In the following years she has had numerous appearances in Norwegian media.
Her first occupation was as a columnist for Norway’s biggest newspaper, VG. (2004), then she moved on to the Norwegian edition of the magazine Cosmopolitan as a Fashion & Entertainment Editor (2004/2005). In February 2005 she got a job as a jury member in the TV show Shopaholic at TV 3
TV3 (Norway)
TV3 Norway is a commercial television channel targeting Norway owned by Viasat, which is a part of the Swedish media group Modern Times Group...
. Later that year she became the TV host of the shows Kjendisjakten (2005) and then Frokostquiz (2006) on TV 2, Norway's biggest commercial channel.
In February 2007 she started as Political Editor on one of TV 2's most populuar shows Rikets Røst (translated as "The Nations Voice") hosted by comedian Otto Jespersen
Otto Jespersen
Jens Otto Harry Jespersen or Otto Jespersen was a Danish linguist who specialized in the grammar of the English language.He was born in Randers in northern Jutland and attended Copenhagen University, earning degrees in English, French, and Latin...
where she punked and provoked political interview subjects with dupe questions and her fake ignorance. She also covered the presidential election for the show from Norway in November 2008.
September 2007 she participated in Norway's Dancing with the Stars (Skal vi danse ) on TV2.
November 2007 she published her first book; Pias bekjennelser, shopping, sjekking, skikk og bruk.
Spring 2009 it was announced that Pia and her mother Jasmin Haraldsen, would search for love in their own dating reality show "Pia og Jasmin" on Norwegian TV3. The show was shot in South of France summer of 2009, and broadcasted on TV the following fall.
Pia chose partner Vemund Aarstrand in the show finale, while mother Jasmin found love in contestant Jan Horn, whom she married February 2010.
Pia and Vemund broke up spring 2010, as documented in the Norwegian press.
Pia is currently working on her first dress collection, for Norwegian fashion house Agape.
The collection will be named Pia Haraldsen for Agape, and launches at Oslo Fashion Week in August 2010.
In 2011, Pia made her TV-comeback as host of a Travel Show on TV8, called "LuksusFri".
The same year, Pia became the TV host of a fashion makeover show.
Fall 2011, Pia was named the face of Passion Watches.
Pia Haraldsen's interview with NYC Council member James Oddo
In the summer of 2007, Haraldsen filmed an interview with New York City politician James OddoJames Oddo
James S. Oddo is a Republican politician from Staten Island, currently serving as Minority Leader in the New York City Council. He is one of five Republicans serving on the Council.-Early life and career:...
. She asked how Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in...
could run for president, as he is not a U.S. citizen (she said she read somewhere he was "African-American") and asked if Senator Clinton
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton is the 67th United States Secretary of State, serving in the administration of President Barack Obama. She was a United States Senator for New York from 2001 to 2009. As the wife of the 42nd President of the United States, Bill Clinton, she was the First Lady of the...
could be president after the "cigar incident
Monica Lewinsky
Monica Samille Lewinsky is an American woman with whom United States President Bill Clinton admitted to having had an "improper relationship" while she worked at the White House in 1995 and 1996...
?". The councilman reacted to the questions and threw the crew out of his office.
After the interview was shown on Norwegian Television it was posted on YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
and attracted attention. Haraldsen was interviewed by large American media outlets like USA Today
USA Today
USA Today is a national American daily newspaper published by the Gannett Company. It was founded by Al Neuharth. The newspaper vies with The Wall Street Journal for the position of having the widest circulation of any newspaper in the United States, something it previously held since 2003...
, Inside Edition
Inside Edition
Inside Edition is a thirty-minute American television syndicated news program, first aired on CBS on October 9, 1988. It was originally similar to the programs Hard Copy and A Current Affair, but now more closely resembles a condensed version of breakfast television, exclusively with pre-recorded...
and Fox News.
In early October 2008 Haraldsen was denied a visa by US authorities. After the US Embassy in Oslo
Embassy of the United States in Oslo
The Embassy of the United States in Oslo is the diplomatic representation of the United States Government to the Kingdom of Norway. The Embassy is located at Henrik Ibsens gate 48.- Norwegian-American diplomatic history :...
had sought a second opinion from the Department of Homeland Security. The refusal states that she does not appear to fulfill requirements for journalists, however, it states she may apply for an artist visa. Haraldsen wanted to cover the presidential election for TV 2 Entertainment
TV 2 (Norway)
TV 2 is the largest commercial television station in Norway. Over 30% of the time Norwegians spend watching TV is spent watching TV 2. The station has 65% of the market for TV commercials in Norway....
. A tourist visa application takes about two weeks to process whereas a journalist visa only takes 3 days.