About Lo Tui
Lived 1908 – 1979 (aged 71). Lo Tui was an Estonian and Russian director, actor, marionetteist, playwright and costume designer.
Lo Tui (also Loreida Tui, after 1937 Lo Seliaru and Loreida Seliaru; July 21, 1908 – September 3, 1979) was an Estonian actress, director, and costume designer.
Early life and education Lo Tui was born Loreida Tui in Tallinn, Estonia, the daughter of Robert Vilhelm Tui (1882–1941) and Leontine Adelheid Tui (née Jaanvärk, 1881–?). She graduated from Tallinn Girls' High School in 1926, studied painting at the from 1926 to 1927, and graduated from the in 1930.
Career Tui worked at the Estonian Drama Theater from 1930 to 1952, and at the Estonian Puppet Theater from 1952 to 1970. She also wrote puppet plays.
Awards and recognitions 1964:
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Who was Lo Tui?
Estonian actress and puppeteer (1908-1979)
When was Lo Tui born?
Lo Tui was born on 21 July 1908 in Tallinn.
When did Lo Tui die?
Lo Tui died on 3 September 1979 in Tallinn.
What was Lo Tui's occupation?
Lo Tui was a director, actor, marionetteist, playwright and costume designer.
What nationality was Lo Tui?
Lo Tui was Estonian and Russian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lo Tui. https://biography.guide/lo-tui/
MLA: "Lo Tui." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lo-tui/.
Chicago: "Lo Tui." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lo-tui/.
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