Finnish actresses born in 1981
Here are 7 famous actresses from Finland were born in 1981:
Pamela Tola
Pamela Tola (October 15, 1981 Ruotsinpyhtää-) also known as Tola, Pamela is a Finnish actor and screenwriter.
Pamela Tola started her acting career in 2007 and has since appeared in several Finnish films and TV shows. Some of her notable works include "Bad Family" (2010), "Heart of a Lion" (2013), "The Eternal Road" (2017), and "The Tower" (2021). In addition to acting, Tola has also worked as a screenwriter, with her first feature film "Hobbyhorse Revolution" (2017) receiving critical acclaim in Finland and abroad. Tola has received several awards for her work, including the Jussi Award for Best Leading Actress in 2013 for her role in "Heart of a Lion." She is also a proud advocate for animal rights causes and supports various initiatives that promote the welfare of animals.
Laura Birn
Laura Birn (April 25, 1981 Helsinki-) also known as Birn, Laura, Laura Eveliina Birn or Laura Birn Eveliina is a Finnish actor.
She graduated from the Theatre Academy Helsinki in 2007 and has since acted in various Finnish television series, films, and theatre productions. Birn is best known for her role as Anna in the film "Purge" (2012), for which she won the Best Actress award at the 2013 Shanghai International Film Festival. She has also been recognized for her roles in "Napapiirin Sankarit" (2010) and "Kaiken Se Kestää" (2017). In addition to acting, Birn is also a trained dancer and has performed in several dance productions. She is regarded as one of the most talented and versatile actors of her generation in Finland.
Jenni Banerjee
Jenni Banerjee (January 17, 1981 Ylöjärvi-) a.k.a. Jenni Pauliina Banerjee is a Finnish actor.
She is best known for her role in the popular Finnish television series, "Salatut Elämät" (Secret Lives), where she played the character of Nella Torniainen for over 500 episodes. Banerjee began her career in the early 2000s and has since appeared in several other TV shows and films. In addition to acting, she has also dabbled in music and released a single in 2016 called "Figure It Out". Banerjee is known for her philanthropic work and is an ambassador for Plan International, a non-profit organization that works towards gender equality and children's rights.
Venla Saartamo
Venla Saartamo (September 28, 1981 Helsinki-) is a Finnish actor.
She began her acting career in 2007 when she appeared in the Finnish television series "Rikospoliisi Maria Kallio". Since then, she has acted in several television series and films. Some of her notable performances include "Kaikki Synnit" (2019), "Korso" (2014) and "Putous" (2010-2011).
Venla Saartamo is also a trained theatre actor and has performed in various plays in the Finnish National Theatre and the Helsinki City Theatre. In 2014, she received the Jussi Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film "Korso".
Aside from acting, Saartamo is known for her social activism. She is a dedicated environmentalist and has taken part in movements advocating for climate change awareness and action. She is also an advocate for animal welfare and has been involved in various animal rights campaigns.
Susanna Laine
Susanna Laine (September 1, 1981 Seinäjoki-) is a Finnish journalist, presenter and actor.
Laine started her career as a journalist and presenter, working for MTV3 and Yle. She gained widespread recognition in Finland as the host of the television program "Huomenta Suomi" (Good Morning Finland), which she co-hosted with Mikko Kekäläinen from 2011 to 2018. Laine has also worked as a presenter for the television program "Kuningaskuluttaja" (Consumer Champion) and "Maailma tänään" (World Today).
Aside from her work as a journalist and presenter, Laine has also acted in several Finnish television series, including "Suruja kyyneleitä" (Tears of Sorrow), "Rikospoliisi Maria Kallio" (Detective Maria Kallio), and "Syke" (Life of a Heart Surgeon), for which she won the Venla award for Best Supporting Actress in 2017.
Furthermore, Laine has been a committed supporter of animal welfare and has worked with various organizations to raise awareness about animal rights. She is a co-founder of a Finnish animal rescue organization called Eläinsuojelukeskus Tuulispää, and has used her public platform to promote animal adoption and responsible pet ownership.
Maria Ylipää
Maria Ylipää (August 8, 1981 Ylöjärvi-) also known as Maria Ylipaa, Ylipää, Maria or Maria Mikaela Markuntytär Ylipää is a Finnish actor and singer.
She graduated from the Theater Academy of Helsinki in 2006 and has since appeared in numerous plays and films, including the popular TV drama series "Black Widows" and the film "The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki" which was selected as the Finnish entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy Awards. As a singer, Ylipää has released four albums, showcasing her versatile musical style that blends pop, rock, and folk influences. She has also performed in various musicals, both in Finland and internationally. In addition to her acting and singing career, Ylipää is a committed environmentalist and has been actively involved in campaigns for sustainable living and conservation.
Elsa Helena Saisio
Elsa Helena Saisio (July 19, 1981 Helsinki-) also known as Elsa Saisio is a Finnish actor.
She studied acting at the Theatre Academy Helsinki and graduated in 2005. Saisio has acted in numerous plays, films, and television series in Finland, and is known for her versatile range of roles. Some of her notable performances include the lead role in the film "Pahat Pojat" (Bad Boys, 2003) and the role of Leila in the TV series "Roba" (2012-2019).
In addition to acting, Saisio has also pursued a career as a writer. Her debut novel "Piece of Cake" was published in 2012, and she has since written several other books, including children's literature. Saisio is also a part of the feminist collective Pernilla, which promotes equality in the arts and society.