Linda Magdalena Cullberg Lampenius[1] (born 26 February 1970), better known by her maiden name Linda Lampenius and international stage name Linda Brava, is a Finnish classical concert violinist. Named as one of the most versatile and accomplished players of her generation,[2] Brava has also performed pop, rock, folk, techno, film, jazz, and world music, among others.[3]

Brava attended a modelling school and came 2nd in a major modelling competition in Finland in 1988, appearing in a few fashion shows and a televised coffee commercial.[3] She was also asked to participate in Miss Finland beauty pageants several times, but refused, because she wanted to concentrate on her playing.[145]

In 1996, both Björn Borg and Panos Emporio offered Brava a modelling contract, and she became the spokesperson for the Björn Borg fashion label, appearing in advertisements, fashion shows, and other promotional events in Finland, Sweden, and England from 1996 through 1999.[3][70][146] Especially the Björn Borg fashion shows, some of which were also televised, became popular, and Brava drew international media attention as she was playing the violin while modelling swimsuits on catwalks.[3][147][148] The shows became so popular that when Brava performed in the NK Stockholm for the first time, there was a queue outside and some people were unable to see the show. Brava's televised performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London in the middle of the 1st ATP Masters tournament between Björn Borg and John McEnroe made also headlines, and the picture of her in a tiny black, figure-hugging lycra outfit and red faux fur moon boots was prominently featured in the papers the following days.[149]

The Swiss watch manufacturer Maurice Lacroix engaged Brava to promote their Calypso range of watches in England in 2000. In addition to editorial shoots and posters, Brava also played in various Maurice Lacroix events, including at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park.[3][150][151]

Over the years, Brava has also modelled in many magazines, including Café,[152] Elle,[3] Esquire,[107] GQ,[3] Hello!,[153] Maxim[154] and Playboy.[155][156][157]