Sofie Hagen
Comedian, author and podcaster
Sofie Hagen is a Danish comedian and podcaster who also writes books and campaigns against fatphobia. Her books include Happy Fat.
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Danish Born 1988
About Sofie Hagen
Sofie Hagen, born in 1988, is from Denmark and works as a comedian, writer and podcaster. She is also a campaigner for fat acceptance. In 2015 she took the Edinburgh Fringe's Best Newcomer Award, and since then she has toured comedy shows and sold out venues across the UK and Europe. She has published two books, including Happy Fat, and has hosted and co-hosted several podcasts. Her writing has appeared in the Guardian, Stylist and Metro, and she has been on television for the BBC, ITV, Comedy Central and Dave. Hagen has also presented a documentary about fatness for the Danish channel DR2. Her talks and campaigning take aim at fatphobia and at the body positivity movement.