Malou Hansson, born in Järfälla, first reigning black Miss Sweden winner. She beat other black Miss Sweden-contestants during the years, such as Jessica Folcker (1999) and Ida Sofia Manneh (2001). Malou, who was competing as "Miss Uppland" was suggested as a potential candidate for the Miss Universe pageant by a celebrity panel, and the viewers announced her as the winner. In Miss Universe 2002 she didn't place in the top 10. Wikipedia
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