Swedish-American actress, star of the movie “Watchmen” Malin Åkerman will host this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden along with Swedish singer and comedian Petra Mede.

Malin Åkerman

I can’t really describe my feelings about itsaid Akerman, who has also appeared in sitcoms.The Heartbreak Kid” and “Entourage».

I’m very excited and a little nervous, but in a positive way. I have always loved Eurovision and to be a part of this fantastic show together with Petra is a dream come true. Plus, Petra is one of the funniest women I’ve ever metadded the actress, according to Variety.

Miante is a TV presenter, comedian and singer who has her own show titled “Petra Mede Show».

She has presented the competition twice before, the first time alone in 2013, and then with Swedish pop star Måns Zelmerlöw in 2016.

Imagine having the chance to present Eurovision again! It’s an incredible honor. After first presenting the competition on my own and then with the wonderful Måns Zelmerlöw by my side, I am now really looking forward to working with Molin. We didn’t know each other before, but we have met a few times now». It will be a pleasure to work with her!Petra Miante said.

The Eurovision Song Contest is set to take place in Malmö on May 11, as Swedish contestant Loreen won last year’s UK competition with her song ‘Tattoo’.

It is a Eurovision tradition that the winning country hosts the following year’s contest.