Johanna Wagrell
Stand-up comedian from Sweden ๐ธ๐ช
About Johanna Wagrell
Johanna Wagrell, formerly known as Hurtig Wagrell, was born on 20 April 1983 and works as a Swedish comedian, podcast host and author. Trained as a civil engineer, she spent years in the pharmaceutical industry before turning to entertainment, winning the Amelia Comedy Queen contest in 2014.
That win launched her stand-up career, and she has since built a steady presence on Swedish comedy stages, including the 2017 show Kรคnd frรฅn podcast with Albin Olsson, Elinor Svensson and Johan Hurtig, and her own 2024 tour Smart.
She co-hosts the podcast Kafferepet with Albin Olsson and Nisse Hallberg, reading out listener stories each week, and shares the true crime comedy podcast Vad blir det fรถr mord with Elinor Svensson. In 2024 and 2025 she published the novels Fasad and Skuld with Johan Hurtig, the first two parts of a planned trilogy called Fiktion.
Wagrell and Hurtig were married from 2016 to 2025. After their divorce, the pair were invited onto the quiz show Pรฅ Spรฅret, filmed in autumn 2025.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Johanna Wagrell start in comedy?
Johanna Wagrell trained as a civil engineer and worked in the pharmaceutical industry, then launched her stand-up career by winning the Amelia Comedy Queen contest in 2014.
What podcasts does Johanna Wagrell host?
She co-hosts Kafferepet with Albin Olsson and Nisse Hallberg, reading out listener stories each week, and the true crime comedy podcast Vad blir det fรถr mord with Elinor Svensson.
What is Smart by Johanna Wagrell?
Smart is her own stand-up tour from 2024, following earlier stage work such as the 2017 show Kรคnd frรฅn podcast with Albin Olsson, Elinor Svensson and Johan Hurtig.
Has Johanna Wagrell written novels?
Yes, with Johan Hurtig she published the novels Fasad (2024) and Skuld (2025), the first two parts of a planned trilogy called Fiktion.
What name did Johanna Wagrell use before?
The Swedish comedian, podcast host and author, born on 20 April 1983, was formerly known as Hurtig Wagrell.
