Finnish actresses born in 1977
Here are 5 famous actresses from Finland were born in 1977:
Linda Zilliacus
Linda Zilliacus (April 25, 1977 Helsinki-) also known as Linda Elvira Gyllenberg, Linda Gyllenberg or Linda Elvira Zilliacus is a Finnish actor.
She is best known for her starring roles in Finnish television series such as "Helsingin herra" and "Bordertown", as well as her roles in films like "Jadesoturi" and "Paha Maa". Zilliacus is a graduate of the Theatre Academy Helsinki and has also worked extensively in theatre productions in Finland. In addition to her acting career, she is also a singer and has released an album titled "Har du glömt" under the name Linda Elvira. Zilliacus is multilingual, speaking Finnish, Swedish, English, and French fluently.
Saija Lentonen
Saija Lentonen (April 7, 1977 Tampere-) a.k.a. Saija Marjatta Lentonen is a Finnish actor.
Lentonen began her acting career in the early 2000s, after studying at the Tampereen teatteriopisto (Tampere Theatre Academy). She has since appeared in a number of television shows, films, and stage productions in Finland. Some of her notable roles include portraying Tuija Hautala in the television series "Framed", Maria Kallio in "The Police Murders", and Pia Lankinen in the film "Bad Boys - Salleri lives!". Additionally, Lentonen has worked as a voice actor in Finnish dubs of various movies and TV shows such as "The Hunger Games" and "Grey's Anatomy". Apart from her acting career, Lentonen is also an accomplished singer and has released albums in Finland.
Karoliina Vanne
Karoliina Vanne (September 11, 1977 Helsinki-) also known as Eeva Maria Karoliina Vanne is a Finnish actor.
She graduated from the Theatre Academy of Helsinki in 2002 and has since appeared in numerous stage productions, films, and TV shows. Some of her notable roles include Emma in "Emmauksen tiellä" (2001), Hedda Gabler in "Hedda Gabler" (2003), and Claire in "Proof" (2007). In addition to her acting career, Vanne has also worked as a voice actor, dubbing foreign films and TV shows into Finnish. She is known for her distinctive voice and has lent it to characters in popular animated films such as "Frozen" and "Moana". Outside of her work in the entertainment industry, Vanne is an advocate for animal rights and has supported various organizations that aim to protect animal welfare.
Karoliina Franck
Karoliina Franck (March 24, 1977 Helsinki-) is a Finnish actor.
She graduated from the Theatre Academy of Helsinki in 2001 and has since then appeared in numerous roles on both stage and screen. Franck is a versatile performer and known for her ability to portray complex characters in a natural and convincing way. Some of her most notable roles include the lead in the film "Bad Family" (2010) and the stage adaptation of "The Helsinki Trilogy" (2017). In addition to acting, Franck is also an accomplished screenwriter and director, having written and directed the short film "Bofors" (2014) which won best screenplay at the Tampere Film Festival. She is also a mother of two children.
Katharina Kaali
Katharina Kaali (July 18, 1977 Helsinki-) also known as Katharina Karviala is a Finnish actor. She has one child, Viktoria Franke.
Katharina Kaali began her acting career on stage in Helsinki, performing in various theater productions. She later transitioned to television and film, making her debut in the Finnish drama film "Juoksuhaudantie" in 2007.
Kaali has since appeared in a number of Finnish TV series and films, including "Helppo elämä" and "Helsinki Napoli All Night Long". Her performances have earned her critical acclaim and numerous award nominations.
In addition to her acting career, Kaali is also known for her work as a voice-over artist, lending her voice to a number of Finnish language dubs of foreign films and TV shows.
She is actively involved in advocating for gender equality in the Finnish film and television industry and has been a vocal supporter of the #MeToo movement.