Swedish actresses who were born in 1979
Here are 8 famous actresses from Sweden were born in 1979:
Jenny Ulving
Jenny Ulving (September 26, 1979 Östersund-) a.k.a. Jenny Karin Margareta Ulving is a Swedish actor.
She is best known for her roles in the TV series "Rederiet" and "Andra Avenyn". Ulving began her acting career in 1994 when she appeared in the TV series "Sveriges Televisions julkalender". She has also appeared in several films, including "Längta", "Mysteriet på Greveholm" and "Vägen ut".
In addition to her acting career, Ulving is also a singer and has released several albums. She has participated in Melodifestivalen, the Swedish selection for the Eurovision Song Contest, twice.
Ulving is also active in charity work and has been involved with organizations such as UNICEF and the Swedish Childhood Cancer Foundation.
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Anika Knudsen
Anika Knudsen (April 8, 1979 Sweden-) is a Swedish actor.
She is best known for her roles in Scandinavian television dramas and films, including the critically acclaimed Danish television series, "The Bridge". Knudsen trained at the Calle Flygare Theater School in Stockholm before making her on-screen debut in the Swedish TV movie "En decemberdröm" in 2005. Her breakthrough role came in 2011 when she played the character of Charlotte Söringer in "The Bridge". The success of the show launched her international career, and she went on to appear in the British television series, "Marcella" and the American film, "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo". Knudsen is also a philanthropist and has actively supported various animal rights and environmental organizations.
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Tuva Novotny
Tuva Novotny (December 21, 1979 Stockholm-) otherwise known as Novotny, Tuva, Tuva Moa Matilda Karolina Novotny, Tuva Moa Matilda Karolina Novotny Hedström or Tuva Novotny Hedström is a Swedish singer, actor and television director. Her child is called Ella Bjerrum Lersbryggen.
Novotny began her acting career at the age of 16 with a role in the Swedish film "Agnes Cecilia". She gained international recognition in 2018 for her performance in the Netflix series "Annihilation". In addition to her acting work, Novotny has also directed several episodes of popular television series such as "The Spiral" and "The Spiral: Ouroboros". In 2019, she directed her debut feature film "Blind Spot", which received critical acclaim at the Toronto International Film Festival. Novotny is also a trained singer and has released several albums throughout her career. She is fluent in Swedish, English, Czech, Norwegian, Danish and French.
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Noomi Rapace
Noomi Rapace (December 28, 1979 Hudiksvall-) a.k.a. Noomi Norén or Noomi Noren is a Swedish actor. She has one child, Lev Rapace.
Noomi Rapace started her acting career in Stockholm’s Theatre as a teenager. She later played the lead role in Swedish TV series "Labyrint" and won the Best Actress award at the Stockholm International Film Festival for her performance in "Daisy Diamond" (2007), a Danish film. However, it was her portrayal of Lisbeth Salander in the Swedish film adaptations of Stieg Larsson's Millennium series that brought her international recognition.
Noomi has acted in several successful Hollywood productions, including the science fiction thriller "Prometheus" (2012), and the action thriller "Dead Man Down" (2013). She has also acted in films such as "Child 44" (2015), "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" (2011) and "Bright" (2017).
Noomi is known for her intense and emotionally charged acting style, and she is considered one of the most talented actresses of her generation. She is also a trained martial artist and has performed her own stunts in several of her movies.
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MyAnna Buring
MyAnna Buring (September 22, 1979 Sweden-) also known as Myanna Buring, Margaretha MyAnna Buring Rantapää or Anna Margaretha My Buring Rantapää is a Swedish actor.
She is best known for her roles in popular TV series such as "Ripper Street," "Downton Abbey," and "The Witcher." Buring graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art in 2004 and has since appeared in numerous theatre productions, as well as films like "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1" and "The Descent." She is also an advocate for gender equality and has been involved with the Time's Up movement.
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Liv Mjönes
Liv Mjönes (September 18, 1979 Kista-) also known as Liv Anna Mjönes, Life Mjönes Anna or Life Anna Mjönes is a Swedish actor and dancer.
She is best known for playing the role of Police Constable Petra in the Swedish TV series "The Sandhamn Murders." Born and raised in Kista, a suburb of Stockholm, Liv Mjönes began her acting career in theatre before transitioning to television and film. She has also worked as a dancer and choreographer, and has been a member of several dance companies in Sweden. In addition to her acting career, Mjönes is a committed activist for LGBTQ+ rights and has been recognized for her work with multiple awards, including the Alan Turing LGTBQ+ Award in 2015.
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Sascha Zacharias
Sascha Zacharias (February 23, 1979 Stockholm-) is a Swedish actor.
She first gained recognition in the Swedish film industry for her performance in the critically acclaimed movie "Falkenberg Farewell" (2006) which also won her the award for Best Supporting Actress at the Guldbagge Awards. Sascha has since appeared in several feature films and television series, including "Lasermannen" (2005), "Wallander" (2009), and "Johan Falk" (2012-2013).
In addition to her acting career, Sascha has also worked as a voice actor, lending her voice to a number of characters in Swedish dubs of popular animated films and television shows. She has also directed and written several short films and worked as a producer on various film and television projects.
Sascha is known for her versatility as an actor and her ability to portray complex characters with depth and nuance. She has received critical acclaim for her performances both on screen and on stage, and continues to be a prominent figure in the Swedish entertainment industry.
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Meral Tasbas
Meral Tasbas (April 4, 1979 Gothenburg-) also known as Meral Kokot Tasbas or Meral Izabelle Tasbas is a Swedish tv personality, presenter, singer and actor.
She was born in Gothenburg to a Turkish father and a Swedish mother. Tasbas began her career as a singer, releasing her debut album "När Tystnaden Lagt Sig" in 2004. She then transitioned to television, hosting various shows on Swedish channels such as TV4 and SVT. Tasbas is also an accomplished actor, with appearances in films such as "Fasaderna" and "Bröllopsfotografen". In addition to her creative pursuits, Tasbas is a vocal advocate for social justice issues such as immigration and LGBTQ+ rights.
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