Helena Merzin-Tamm (née Merzin; born 7 May 1972 in Tartu) is an Estonian actress.[1]

Helena Merzin-Tamm in 2011

Helena Merzin was born in Tartu to actor Leonhard Merzin and Tiiu Lukk. She has two half-sisters from her father's previous marriages. In 1990, she graduated from Tartu Secondary School No. 2 (now, the Miina Härma Gymnasium), before enrolling at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, graduating in 1994. From 1994 until 2009, she worked at Vanemuine theatre in Tartu. Besides theatre roles she has played also in several films and television series.[1][2]

Merzin-Tamm had been in a relationship actor and director Jüri Lumiste, with whom she has a son. Since 2007, she has been married to actor Raivo E. Tamm. The couple have a son.[2]

Filmography edit

  • Wikmani poisid (1995; in the role: Gunilla)
  • Õnne 13 (1996–1999; in the role: Stella)
  • Taarka (2008; in the role: Anna Raudkats)
  • Lumekuninganna (2010; in the role: a woman)
  • Mehetapja/Süütu/Vari (2017; in the role: Luise)
  • Portugal (2018; in the role: Ann)

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Helena Merzin - Eesti filmi andmebaas". www.efis.ee. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Merzin, Helena". Eesti Teatriliit (in Estonian). Retrieved 20 June 2021.