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I'm a Finnish theatre maker and actor based in Helsinki. I completed my MA Acting degree at East 15 Acting School in the UK in 2025. I'm also a drama instructor (BA), graduated from The Arts Academy of Turku University of applied sciences. My work is driven by curiosity, sensitive connection and storytelling. I've been described by directors I've worked with as a versatile and adaptable actor with a strong presence. I have extensive and varied experience working in theatre, and I'm eager to further develop my experience as a screen actor.
I am also an author, and my first novel Neela Neulansilmä was published in 2024. My second novel Ole minulle yöperhonen will be published in 2026.Productions as an actress/a performer
2025 VOX-festival, solo piece: I AM THE STRONGEST GIRL IN THE WORLD
2025 Corbett Theatre & East 15 Acting School: WELCOME TO THEBES, roles: Megaera, Harmonia, director: Angela Michaels
2025 Shakespeare´ s Globe Theatre / East 15 Acting School: KING HENRY IV PART 2, role: Archbishop, director: James Barnes
2025 East 15 Acting School: SWANSONG, role: Anna-Liisa Kotilainen, director: Gemma Brockis
2024 East 15 Acting School: THE NIGHT WATCH, role: Kay, director: Nicole Palomba
2024 The Comedy Theatre of Tampere: GOOD NIGHT, MR. HAKKARAINEN, role: Nörri Hakanen, director: Kimmo Virtanen
2023 Suomenlinna - Sea Fortress: SEARCH FOR THE LOST CROWN, role: Gunilla, director: Liisa Pylkkänen
2023 Theatre Valtakunta and Timantti-theatre: NEELA NEULANSILMÄ, role: Senja (main role), director: Riikka Voutilainen
2023 Turku student theatre: THE YELLOW BALL, role: single mother, director: Lassi Jämsä
2022 Theatre Tuike: IIK!WEEK -festival, role: performer, zombie
2022 Suomenlinna - Sea Fortress: KING GUSTAV III TREASURE, role: Kaisa, director: Liisa Pylkkänen
2022 Arts Academy in Turku University of applied sciences: HARMS OF SMOKING, role: a dog, director: Riikka Voutilainen
2022 : Arts Academy in Turku University of applied sciences: ENTROPIA, role: mother (main role), director: Katariina Salonen
2021 POPUP-theatre: TATU´´´´´`´ S AND PATU´´´ S WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS, role: Veera, director: Sami Rannila
2021 Tehdas-Theatre, Aura of Puppets, AB Dance Company: BOOK OF ROOMS, role: performer, director: Alma Rajala
2021 Finfringe -festival: WALKING STOOKS, role: a stook, director: Mimosa Pale
2021 Arts Academy in Turku University of applied sciences: INDEPENDET, role: Maria Jokilehto (main role), director: Ella Jokela
2021 Arts Academy in Turku University of applied sciences: SPIRITUS FORTIS, role: Alma, director: Siiri Vilkko
2021 Jo-Jo –Theatre: VIIRU´ ´S AND PESONEN´´´´ S SUMMER, many roles, director: Hannu Rantala
2020 Arts Academy in Turku University of applied sciences: RAGNARÖK, role: ensemble / performer, director: Antti-Juhani Manninen
2020 Arts Academy in Turku University of applied sciences: THE BEAUTIFUL MONDAY, role: many roles/ensemble, director: Kaisa Kauppinen
2019 Arts Academy in Turku University of applied sciences: A VALUABLE THING, role: many roles, director: Auli Toikkanen
2019 Jo-Jo Theatre: MAUKKA, VÄYKKÄ AND A BIG ADVENTURE, role: Maukka (main role), director: Jatta Pirinen
2019 Arts Academy in Turku University of applied sciences: AN INTERSTITIUM, role: B, director: Kaisa Saarakkala
2018 Theatre Mundo: THE GIRL´S´´ LETTERS, role: performer / ensemble, directors: Veera Alaverronen & Anna Hellsten
2009-2018 several productions as an amateur actor and theater student
Productions as a director, scriptwriter and playwright
2023 NEELA NEULANSILMÄ (new version), Theatre Valtakunta and Timantti-theatre, scriptwriter and actress
2022 THE SNOWQUEEN, Jo-Jo theatre, scripteriter and director
2021 KUORESSANI PALJAANA, Arts Academy in Turku University of applied sciences, playwright and director
2020 NEELA NEULANSILMÄ, Arts Academy in Turku University of applied sciences, scriptwriter and director
Other jobs:
2022—2023 Oktober filming company, assistant for the director
2020—2021 Kemi City Theatre, assistant for the director
Education
2025 MA Acting International, East 15 Acting School / University of Essex
2022 Drama instructor / Bachelor of culture and arts, Arts Academy in Turku University of applied sciences
One year acting course, The Theatre Academy of Finland (2023—2024)
One year acting course, North Karelia folk high school (2017–2018)
Matriculation examination (A level), Kemin Lyseon Lukio (2014-2017)
Courses and hobbies
2025 Showcase workshop, Helsinki Contemporary Theatre
2024 Actor and camera -weekend course
2022 theatre-based singing and dansing, Turku student theatre
2014—2017 Singing lessons, Länsi-Pohja music school
2005—2012 Piano lessons, community college of Kemi
2003—2012 Ballet lessons, community college of Kemi
Grants and scholarships
2023 City of Turku - a grant for Neela Neulansilmä -production
2023 Turun Teatterisäätiö - a grant for Neela Neulansilmä -production
Memberships
2025— Finnish Actors Union
2025— Opera Tellus Ensemble
2022— Trade Union for Theatre and Media Finland (TeMe)
Language skills
Finnish (native)
English (fluent)
Swedish (good)
German (primar)
Skills
Swimming (very strong)
Singing
Dancing (ballet, modern dance)
Devising
Document theatre
Forum theatre
Puppetry
Referees
If you want to talk to my referees, just ask, and I will send the email or phone number.
Jantsu Puumalainen (casting director and casting coach)
Kimmo Virtanen (director and playwright)
Sami Rannila (director and playwright)
Ari Numminen (director and choreographer)
Minna Haapasalo (drama instructor and teacher)