Pia Tjelta

Pia Merete Tjelta (born 12 September 1977, in Sola Municipality) is a Norwegian actress.

Tjelta graduated from the Norwegian National Academy of Theatre in 2006, but had already appeared in many films. She made her film debut in 2001 in the film Mongoland. She entered the Norwegian National Academy of Theatre in 2000, but after taking a two-year maternity leave, she did not manage to graduate until 2006. In 2005, she also worked on the jury of the TV series Filmstjerne on TV 2.

She made her stage debut in 2006 with the play Fyrverkerimakarens dotter at Det Norske Teatret. In 2007 she starred in the play "Få meg på, for faen" (based on the Norwegian book by the same name) at Det Norske Teatret, where she played Maria.

In February 2007, she received much media coverage for her lead role in the Norwegian romantic comedy Mars og Venus. The film was described as the year's big feelgood film.

In 2014, she teamed up with designer Tine Mollatt to create a dress collection.

Filmography Mongoland (2001), Pia Buddy (2003), Henriette Kvinnen i mitt liv (2003), Maria Monstertorsdag (2004), Russian potato seller An Enemy of the People (2005), Petra 37 og et halvt (2005), Michelle 5 løgner (2007) Mars & Venus (2007), Ida Kodenavn Hunter (2008) (TV) Lønsj (2008), Heidi Fallen Angels (2008), Rebecca 90 minutes (2012), Elin Neste Sommer (TV series) (2014-2019), Anki Blind Spot (2018), Marie Hidden: Förstfödd (TV series) (2019), Leander State of Happiness (2018-2024), Ingrid Nyman Norsemen (TV series) (2020), Dragon Rider Made in Oslo (TV series) (2022), Elin Don't Call Me Mama (2025), Eva, It will compete for Crystal Globe at the KVIFF. Jo Nesbø's Harry Hole (Netflix TV Series) (2026), Rakel Fauke

Accolades

Year Award Category Work Result Ref 2025 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival Best Actress Award Don't Call Me Mama