Lea Myren

Lea Mathilde Skar-Myren (born 21 April 2001) is a Norwegian actress and fashion model.

She became known for her role as Maya in NRK's drama series Jenter (2013–2015; 2018). She later played Jeanette in NRK's sitcom It's All Relatives (from 2020) and tater girl Monica Larsen in TV 2's drama series Kids in Crime (2022–2024). In 2025, she portrayed Elvira in The Ugly Stepsister, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.

Early life and education Lea Mathilde Skar-Myren was born on 21 April 2001, in Elverum, and grew up in Hamar and Oslo, Norway. She is the daughter of researcher Ane-Marthe Skar (born 1980). Myren attended the upper secondary school Fyrstikkalleen School before studying drama at Hartvig Nissen School, where she graduated in 2020. She later studied physical theater at L'École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq in Paris.

Career Myren made her television debut in 2009 in NRK's children's series Superia, where she participated in segments guiding viewers through a video game. In 2013, she played the lead role of Maya in the first season of NRK's drama series Jenter. She remained in the role until 2015, when the series shifted focus to a new group of friends led by Maya's sister. She then made occasional appearances in the series.

In 2018, Myren had a minor role in NRK's sitcom Side om side. The following year, she appeared in the youth drama Blank and the sitcom Allerud VGS. That same year, she had a background role in the play "Dottera" at Det Norske Teatret, and worked as a lighting director for Nissenrevyen. In 2020, she played the lead role of Jeanette in NRK's sitcom It's All Relatives.

In 2021, she worked as a model for the clothing brand Also Worldwide. That same year, she made her feature film debut in Aldri i livet, and appeared in the music video for Kristian Skylstad's "Never Lose That Childish Glow in Your Eyes".

In 2022, Myren starred as Monica "Tatærn" Larsen in TV 2's drama series Kids in Crime. Kids in Crime won four awards at Gullruten 2023. Myren was nominated for Gullruten 2025 in the category "Best Actor in a Leading Role – Drama" for her performance in the series.

In 2025, Myren played Elvira in The Ugly Stepsister, an international co-production between Norway, Poland, Sweden, and Denmark. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.

Filmography Television

Film

Music video YearVideoArtist2021"Never Lose That Childish Glow in Your Eyes"Kristian Skylstad 20182018 FIFA World Cup at TV 22019"Stemmer verdt å lytte til" by iceUng