Finnish actresses died in 2009
Here are 2 famous actresses from Finland died in 2009:
Marita Nordberg
Marita Nordberg (February 15, 1929 Tuusula-October 30, 2009 Helsinki) was a Finnish actor.
Marita Nordberg started her acting career at the Finnish National Theatre in 1951 and continued to act there for over 20 years. She was known for her roles in dramas and comedies, and was often featured in productions of classic Finnish plays. Nordberg also appeared in films and on television, including the popular Finnish TV series "Kotikatu." In addition to acting, Nordberg was also a voice artist, dubbing foreign films into Finnish. She was awarded the Pro Finlandia Medal in 1996 for her contributions to Finnish culture. Outside of her acting career, Nordberg was an active supporter of various social causes, including the rights of women and children.
Tuija Halonen
Tuija Halonen (August 24, 1926 Helsinki-January 4, 2009 Helsinki) a.k.a. Tuija Kaarina Halonen or Tuija Kaarina Vartiainen was a Finnish actor.
She started acting as a child in the Finnish National Theatre and went on to have an accomplished career in both film and theater. Some of her most notable film appearances include roles in "The Unknown Soldier" (1955), "Maid in Finland" (1956), and "The White Reindeer" (1952), which won the Prix de la Critique award at the Cannes Film Festival in 1953. Halonen was also a prolific stage actress, appearing in numerous productions at the Finnish National Theatre and other theaters throughout Finland. In addition to her acting career, Halonen was also a well-known voice actress, lending her voice to numerous Finnish dubbing projects. She passed away in 2009 at the age of 82.