About Elín Petersdóttir
Born 1972. Elín Petersdóttir is a Finnish actor, film actor and screenwriter, known for Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga.
Elín Helena Petersdóttir (born 1 June 1972) is an Icelandic-Finnish theater and film actress. She is known for Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, Stars Above (Finnish: Tähtitaivas talon yllä) and Apeiron.
Early life Elín was born in Iceland to actors Borgar Garðarson and Gréta Þórsdóttir. When she was one year old, her family moved to Finland. After her parents divorced, her mother married actor Peter Snickars, a Swedish-speaking Finn. Elín studied acting in Denmark and later at Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York City.
Filmography Unna ja Nuuk (2006) – Kaunisohto Stars Above (2012) – Salla Apeiron (2013) – Anna Hemma (2013) – Eva Devil's Bride (2016) – Rakel Larsdotter Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020) – Helka Natatorium (2024) - Áróra To Cook a Bear (2025) - Kristina
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Who is Elín Petersdóttir?
Icelandic-Finnish actor
When was Elín Petersdóttir born?
Elín Petersdóttir was born on 1 June 1972 in Reykjavík.
What is Elín Petersdóttir's occupation?
Elín Petersdóttir is an actor, film actor and screenwriter.
What is Elín Petersdóttir known for?
Elín Petersdóttir is known for Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga.
What nationality is Elín Petersdóttir?
Elín Petersdóttir is Finnish.
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