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Krista Kosonen

b. 1983

Finnish actress

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About Krista Kosonen

Born 1983. Krista Kosonen is a Finnish actor and screenwriter.

Krista Erika Kosonen (born 28 May 1983) is a Finnish actress known for her roles in films such as Jade Warrior, Princess (2010), and The Midwife (2015), for which she won the Golden Goblet Award for Best Actress. She has also appeared in the sketch comedy series Putous and the HBO series Beforeigners, and is a two-time recipient of the Jussi Award for Best Actress.

Career Krista Kosonen has acted in such films as Jade Warrior (2006) and Princess (2010) and the Norwegian HBO series Beforeigners (2019, 2021). She has also appeared in the sketch comedy television show Putous (2010–2014). She received the Best Actress award at the Shanghai International Film Festival for her performance in The Midwife (2015). She has also won two Jussi Award for Best Actress: in 2016 for The Midwife and in 2018 for Miami.

Personal life Kosonen was born on 28 May 1983. She is married to the movie director Antti J. Jokinen. They have two children together, a daughter (born 2015) and a son (born 2022).

Selected filmography

Film

Television

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Important facts

Born
28 May 1983, Espoo
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Actor, screenwriter
Nationality
Finland
Education
Kallio Upper Secondary School, Theatre Academy Helsinki
Awards
Jussi Award for Best Leading Actress; Golden Venla; Jussi Awards; Shanghai International Film Festival
Also known as
Krista Erika Kosonen

Family & relationships

Spouse
Antti Jokinen

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Krista Kosonen?

Finnish actress

When was Krista Kosonen born?

Krista Kosonen was born on 28 May 1983 in Espoo.

What is Krista Kosonen's occupation?

Krista Kosonen is an actor and screenwriter.

What nationality is Krista Kosonen?

Krista Kosonen is Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Krista Kosonen

· Wikidata: Q3321553

· DBpedia: Krista Kosonen

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