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about me

Height: 171,5cm / 5"6   |   Eye Color: Blue-Green   |   Hair: Blonde
Member of SpotlightSuomen Näyttelijäliitto (The Finnish Actors' Union) & Actors in Helsinki.

TraininG

2018 MA ACTING INTERNATIONAL, East 15 Acting School, University of Essex 

2016–2018 MASTER OF ARTS IN THEATRE RESEARCH, University of Helsinki

2010–2016 BACHELOR OF ARTS IN THEATRE RESEARCH, University of Helsinki

(Minors: Drama Education, Creative Writing and Communication Studies)

2020 (Upcoming) MUSICAL THEATRE STUDY MODULE, (MUSTE), Theatre Academy & Sibelius Academy

2018 GITIS SUMMER SCHOOL (Biomechanics & Stanislavski), Russian Academy of Theatre Arts

COURSes, workshops, residencies

2019 Fighting for Film Workshop, Ilmaisuverstas, dir. Oula Kitti & Mikko Löppönen

2019 C.IN.E, 3 week residency, Mallorca, Cognatus Theatre (working on The Ideal Woman)

2019 Murrekussi / Dialect Course, Ilmaisuverstas, dir. Malla Kuuranne

2018 Stage Combat, Basic Level Certificate: Single Sword, Rapier & Dagger and Unarmed, Shakespeare's Globe

2017 Shakespeare's Globe Higher Education, Theatre Residency, as part of the MA Studies in East 15

2017 Clownery & Burlesque Laboratory Theatre, dir. Pihla Kuikka

2015 Graham Technique, Modern Dance Laboratory for Actors, dir. Mervi Märkälä

Special Skills

Singing (Alto), Piano, Songwriting, Composing, Music Producing (Logic Pro X), Dance: (Ballet, Street, Modern), 

Yoga, Stage Combat (Basic Level: Single Sword, Rapier & Dagger and Unarmed)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Theatre (recent work)

2020 RÖYHKEYSKOULU – KUKA MUN PÄÄSSÄ PUHUU?, Theatre Tour (Rescheduled because of Corona),

Sound Designer, Composer, Singer-Songwriter, Music Producer, & Actor, Dir. Jenni Janakka

2019 ALL ADVENTUROUS WOMEN DO, Ina, Staged reading, R.E.A.D Theatre Festival, Dir. Vera Kiiskinen

2019 THE IDEAL WOMAN, Actor/Deviser, Composer, Cognatus Theatre (Camden Fringe),

2019 C.IN.E RESIDENCY (& performance of The Ideal Woman), Actor, Diviser, Composer, Cognatus Theatre

2019 VIA CRUCIS, Virgin Mary, Helsingin Seurakuntayhtymä, Dir. Ville Saukkonen

2018 A PLAY WITH FOUR ACTORS AND SOME PIGS AND..., The Butcher, R.E.A.D Theatre Festival, Dir. Janne Pellinen

2018 THE SEAGULL, Polina, GITIS / Russian Academy of Theatre Arts, Dir. Natalia Nazarova

2018 BONNIE WHO LIVED, Bonnie, Self-penned Monologue, The Corbett Theatre, Dir. Robin Sneller​

2018 THE IDEAL WOMAN, Actor/Deviser & Music Director, Cognatus Theatre (Southend Fringe), Dir. Vinna Law​

2018 LOVE AND INFORMATION, Multiple roles, The Corbett Theatre, Dir. Max Key

2018 PARLIAMENT SQUARE, Kat, East 15 Acting School, Dir. Chris Meads 

2018 THE DEEP BLUE SEA, Hester, East 15 Acting School, Dir. Robin Sneller

2017 MACBETH, Macbeth & Donalbain, Shakespeare's Globe Higher Education,  Dir. Philip Cumbus

2017 MANNERHEIM ELÄÄ, Sophie Mannerheim, Actor-led tour, Dir. Tinni Torikka

2015 IHANTEIDEN AIKA, Multiple roles, Aleksanterin Teatteri, Dir. Katja Krohn

TV

2020 MODERNIT MIEHET, Katariina, Moskito Television, Dir. Jäppi Savolainen

2020 KEVYTTÄ YLÄPILVEÄ, Jantski the Teacher, Warner Bros International TV Production Finland Oy, Dir. Taavi Vartia

2020 KAKARAT, Maternity clinic nurse, Zodiak Finland, Dir. Juho Kuosmanen

2019 SYKE / NURSES, Jenni Virtanen, Yellow Film & TV, Dir. Taavi Vartia

2019 RANTABAARI, Pirjo Sorsa, Fremantle Media, Dir. Miika Peräkangas

2018 KARPPI,Technician, Dionysos Films, Dir. Rike Jokela

2016 PELIMIES, Teacher & Secretary of State, Yellow Film & TV, Dir. Jaakko Kangas

2015 MYRSKYN JÄLKEEN, Receptionist, Elokuvayhtiö Oy Aamu, Dir. Leea Klemola

2014 MATKA MORDORIIN (Web Series), Unelma Kilinä, Time Films, Dir. Miro Laiho 

2012 KIMMO, Teenage celebrity,  YLE, Dir. Teppo Airaksinen

FEATURE FILM

2017 VIRAALI, Elviira, Runoelma Films, Dir. Thomas Laine

2016 LOVE RECORDS, Young woman, Fisher King Production, Dir. Aleksi Mäkelä

SHORT FILM

2019 KUNNES KUOLEMA MEIDÄT EROTTAA (working title), Sari, TAMK, Dir. by multiple students in TAMK

2019 PAULI KÄVI TÄÄLLÄ, Raskaana oleva nainen, Dir. Teemu Varonen 

2019 TURSKA PAKKASESTA, Eeva, Metropolia, Dir. Pietari Vihula 

2016 100 DIAPAMIA, Sirkka, ELO Helsinki Film School, Dir. Mari Ljokkoi 

2015 SANO MINÄ RAKASTAN SINUA, Sofia, ELO Helsinki Film School, Dir. Hape Peltomaa 

2015 AKI, Bela, ELO Helsinki Film School, ohj. Hape Peltomaa 

2015 REC LOVE, Pamela, ELO Helsinki Film School, Dir. Anna Äärelä 

2015 POSEIDONIN POIKA, The Girl, Koukkufilms, Dir. Joonas Sc hwanck 

2015 PEILIKUVIA, Lumi, Arcada, Dir. Markku Laine 

2014 PANIIKKIPÄIVÄKIRJAT, Eve, Arcada, Dir. Emma Heino 

2014 KESKIVAIKEA ONNELLISUUS, Katri, Metropolia, Dir. Ilona Hiltunen 

2014 AIKAKAUDEN YLIOPPILAITA, Series of Short Films (3 films), The Leading Activist, Koukkufilms, Dir. Joonas Schwanck 

2014 AGILEM, The Euthanasia Assistant, Osuuskunta Punainen Vaara, Dir. Ilkka Levä 

2014 PÄÄTTÄRI, The Female Lead, Dir. Joonas Schwanck 

2013 RITUAL, The Female Lead, Koukkufilms, Dir. Joonas Schwanck 

Commercial

2019 ELÄVÄN LÄÄKÄRIT, The Female Lead, Ellun Kanat, Dir. Roope Karisto

2016 HUUTO (2 commercial films), Zombie & Lady of The House, Lucy Loves Stories, Dir. Rane Tiukkanen

​2015 THE WALL, Astronaut & Cave Woman, Time Films, Dir. Miro Laiho​

2014 KATSO MISTÄ PUHUT, Woman in the cafe, Dynamo & Son Oy, Dir. Numi Nummelin

2013 BIG BROTHER, The Teenager, MTV Media

2012 MC DONALD'S, Noblewoman, Also Starring

Music Video

2019 KUOLLAAN, Johanna, Armas, Dir. Joni Ulmanen

2017 BAADA, Singer-Songwriter, Snakebutterfly, Dir. Vilma Vantola & Jaakko Perilä​

2016 KREISILOVE, Singer-Songwriter, Snakebutterfly, Dir. Hape Peltomaa​

2016 NAISTENHAKU, Singer-Songwriter, Snakebutterfly, Dir. Jussi Taipalharju

2014 ANNA SEN VIRRATA, Singer-Songwriter, Uskoit Kaiken Susanna, Time Films, Dir. Miro Laiho 

2013 KAUNIS SANA, Actor, Iida Sams & Kaihosaundi, Time Films, Dir. Niko Kelkka

Voiceover, dubbing & Audiobooks

2020 STADIUM OUTLET (Radio Ad), Voice-over Artist, Streamline Studios

2020 FIRSTVET (Radio Ad), Voice-over Artist, Singer & Lyric translator, Streamline Studios

2020 FAIRY PLATINUM (Youtube Ad), Voice-over Artist, Streamline Studios

2020 S-GROUP'S EMPLOYEE TRAINING VIDEOS (Voice-overs in Swedish and English), Voice-over Artist

2020 TALKING TECH - THE NORDIC VIEW, English voice over for a podcast jingle, Voice-over Artist

2019 – 2020 SWANN STUDIO, 12 Audiobooks, Audiobook Narrator, 

2019 SILENCIO & CELIA, 6 Audiobooks, Audiobook Narrator

2017 VANTAAN ENERGIA (Social Media Campaign), Voice-over Artist, Ellun Kanat, Dir. Roope Karisto

​2017 VR SAMASSA JUNASSA (Social Media Campaign)Voice-over Artist, Ellun Kanat, Dir. Roope Karisto​

2015 EVER AFTER HIGH (Animation TV Series), Voice Actor, Ramona Badwolf & Multiple Characters 

2013 CRESENT (Social Media Campaign),Voice-over Artist, Time Films, Dir. Miro Laiho 

   

sound designer & music producer FOR stage

2020 RÖYHKEYSKOULU – KUKA MUN PÄÄSSÄ PUHUU? (Theatre Tour, rescheduled because of Corona),

Sound Designer, Composer, Singer-Songwriter, Music Producer & Actor, Dir. Jenni Janakka

2019 RÖYHKEYSKOULU SHOW (Tour in seven cities), Sound Designer & Featuring Artist (Sosié)​, Dir. Jenni Janakka

2018 – 2019 THE IDEAL WOMAN (Theatre / Performance), Actor, Deviser, Composer,  Cognatus Theatre

2018 BONNIE WHO LIVED (Monologue), Actor, Sound Designer & Writer, The Corbett Theatre, Dir. Robin Sneller

2018 LOVE AND INFORMATION (Play), Actor, Composer, The Corbett Theatre, Dir. Max Key

Communications / marketing 

2017 GUT STUDIO, Communications Specialist / Summer Assistant, Creating articles, photography, layout design & social media ​

2016 VAPA MEDIA, Content Producer Intern, Creating articles, writing blog posts, designing marketing campaigns  & social media​

2014 UUSI ILOINEN TEATTERI, Marketing Assistant, Assisting the marketing manager in marketing and other tasks,  & photography

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