Kjersti Elvik (born 9 March 1969) is a Norwegian actress, born in Bergen. She was educated at the Norwegian National Academy of Theatre, and started her career at Trøndelag Teater.[1] Elvik had her breakthrough in the popular Norwegian TV-series "Vestavind", but is probably best known for her role as Hanne Wilhelmsen in the filmatisation of Anne Holt's crime novels Salige er de som tørster and Blind gudinne.[2] She also acted in the television sitcom Seks som Oss on TV2 from 2004 to 2007.[2] In 2009 she starred in Mamma Mia, in the role of Rosy, at Folketeateret in Oslo.[3] She is married and has one child.[4]
Filmography
edit- Snøfall (2016) TV Series
- Varg Veum – Kvinnen i kjøleskapet (2008)
- Hawaii, Oslo (2004)
- Den som frykter ulven (2004–07)
- Seks som oss (2004) TV Series
- Salige er de som tørster (1997)
- Blind gudinne (1997) (TV)
- Vestavind (1994) (mini) TV Series
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Organization | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Gullruten | Best Actress, TV Drama | Herself for Snøfall | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ Rønning, Tone (5 December 2005). "Klar for ny rolle". Dagbladet (in Norwegian). Retrieved 28 January 2010.
- ^ a b "Fra krim til ABBA". TV2 (in Norwegian). Retrieved 28 January 2010.
- ^ Bikset, Lillian (20 March 2009). ""Mamma Mia" er en vinner". Dagbladet (in Norwegian). Retrieved 28 January 2010.
- ^ Nodland, Erik (27 March 2006). "Brann-supporter født". Se og Hør (in Norwegian). Retrieved 28 January 2010.
- ^ Gullruten: «Nobel» mot «Skam»
External links
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