Alicia Agneson (born 26 February 1996) is a Swedish actress. On television, she is known for her role in the History series Vikings (2017–2020). Her films include The Courier (2020).

Alicia Agneson
Agneson at the 2022 German Comic Con
Born (1996-02-26) 26 February 1996 (age 28)
Eskilstuna, Sweden
Years active2013–present

Early life

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Agneson was born and raised on a farm in the small town of Eskilstuna, Södermanland County. She began acting, singing, and dancing as a child in minor stage productions in Sweden[1] and moved to London at the age of fifteen to pursue her career.[2]

Career

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Acting and performing

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In 2013, Agneson made her UK stage debut in titular role of a Cinderella pantomime at the Exeter Corn Exchange.[3] As a singer, Agneson formed a jazz duo called One For My Baby with then boyfriend Kaine Horey.[4] She went on to star in the music videos for Mozaics' "Do This With Me" (2015)[5] and Alvarez Kings' "Fear To Feel" (2016), also produced by Horey.[6]

Agneson made her television debut when she was cast at age 19 in the fifth season of the History Channel drama Vikings as slave turned Queen Freydis, initially a guest appearance before being invited back to recur. After the character's death, Agneson was cast again as Russian princess Katia in the sixth and final season.[7][8]

In 2019, Agneson debuted her feature film as Eva in Little Kingdom, an independent Slovakian film. She then played Agent Simmonds in the 2020 film The Courier. This was followed by another film The Grand Duke of Corsica with Timothy Spall and Peter Stormare in 2020.[9][10] In 2022, Agneson portrayed hostage Kristin "Kicki" Enmark in the Netflix series Clark.[11]

Other ventures

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Agneson helped her friend, who runs an organisation, distribute aid to those affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[12] Agneson works with Hope for Justice,[13] a charity that aids survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery.

Personal life

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As of 2023, Agneson is in a relationship with Norwegian actor Herman Tømmeraas.[14]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2019 Little Kingdom Eva
2020 The Courier Agent Simmonds
2021 The Grand Duke of Corsica Poppea
2021 A Beautiful Form To See Short film
2021 Cake Bomb September Short film

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2017–2020 Vikings Freydis / Katia 21 episodes
2022 Clark Kicki 2 episodes

Music videos

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Song Year Artist Notes
"Do This With Me" 2015 Mozaics
"Fear to Feel" 2016 Alvarez Kings

Stage

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Year Title Role Notes
2013 Cinderella Cinderella Corn Exchange, Exeter

References

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  1. ^ Muntean, Natalia (27 May 2024). "Fragments: An Interview with Alicia Agneson". Odalisque Magazine. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  2. ^ Agneson, Alicia (1 September 2022). "Alicia Agneson's guide to the best vintage shopping in London". Vogue Scandinavia. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Cinderella Makes Dreams Come True at Exeter Corn Exchange". The Exeter Daily. 7 November 2013. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
  4. ^ "One For My Baby". Retrieved 17 February 2020 – via YouTube.
  5. ^ Mozaics (14 July 2015). "Mozaics - 'Do This With Me' featuring Alicia Agneson & Warren Sollars". Retrieved 9 August 2024 – via YouTube.
  6. ^ Nifty50 Films (2016). "Another behind the scenes shot from Alvarez Kings Fear to Feel with beautiful Alicia Agneson". Retrieved 9 August 2024 – via Facebook.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ Mitchell, Molli (19 August 2020). "Vikings season 6 cast: Who is Alicia Agneson? Meet the Freydis and Princess Katia star". Daily Express. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
  8. ^ Pearce, Tilly (30 December 2020). "Vikings season 6: Who is Alicia Agneson and who does she play in the show?". Metro. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
  9. ^ Sundström, Sofia (9 January 2020). "Alicia Agneson: Passade aldrig in som barn". Svenska Dagbladet (in Swedish). Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  10. ^ "Alicia Agneson". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
  11. ^ Fosberg, Josefin (4 May 2022). "Actress Alicia Agneson on 'Clark', not owning a computer and fashion from bygone eras". Vogue Scandinavia. Retrieved 1 August 2024.(subscription required)
  12. ^ Norris, Ben (7 April 2023). "Alicia Agneson". The Review: 20. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
  13. ^ "Let's Talk About It: Episode 4 - in Conversation with Alicia Agneson". Hope for Justice. 20 March 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
  14. ^ Shimoda, Anna; Shimoda, Hans (29 March 2023). "Alicia Agneson är ihop med "Skam"-stjärnan: "Vi är väldigt kära"". Aftonbladet (in Swedish). Retrieved 27 July 2024.
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