Krista Erika Kosonen (born 28 May 1983)[1] is a Finnish actress. She is known for her appearances in movies such as Jade Warrior (2006), Princess (2010), and the Norwegian HBO series Beforeigners (2019, 2021). She has also appeared in the sketch comedy television show Putous (2010–2014). Kosonen was selected Best Actress at the Shanghai International Film Festival for her performance in Wildeye (2015).[2] She has also won two Jussi Awards for Best Leading Actress, in 2016 for Wildeye and in 2018 for Miami.[3]

Krista Kosonen
Krista Kosonen seen from profile, wearing a black jacket, looking slightly up with right hand at chest level, in motion
Kosonen in 2021
Born
Krista Erika Kosonen

(1983-05-28) 28 May 1983 (age 41)
Espoo, Finland
OccupationActress
Years active2006-present
Spouse
(m. 2018)
Children2
AwardsShanghai International Film Festival
Jussi Awards

Personal life

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Krista Kosonen is married to movie director Antti J. Jokinen.[4] They have two children together, a daughter (born 2015) and son (born 2022).[5]

Selected filmography

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Film

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List of film appearances, with year, title, and role shown
Year Title Role Notes
2006 Jade Warrior Ronja
2007 The Year of the Wolf Sari Karaslahti
2010 Princess Christina Von Heyroth
2011 Risto Anna Kaskilahti
Body of Water Julia
2012 Purge Ingel
Road North Elina
2014 Big Significant Things Ella
2015 Wildeye Helena Alatalo
2017 Blade Runner 2049 Doxie #2
Miami Angela
2019 Dogs Don't Wear Pants Mona
2020 Tove Vivica Bandler
2021 Omerta 6/12 [6]

Television

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List of television appearances, with year, title, and role shown
Year Title Role Notes
2010 Underworld Trilogy Satu Haapala 5 episodes
2010–14 Putous Various characters 42 episodes
2018 Bullets Mari Kristina Saari 10 episodes
2019 Beforeigners Alfhildr Enginsdottir 12 episodes
2021 Mister 8 Maria 8 episodes
2023 The Swarm Tina Lund 8 episodes

References

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  1. ^ "Krista Kosonen". Kava. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
  2. ^ "Krista Kososelle kansainvälinen elokuvapalkinto – "Ensin tuli itku, sitten nauru"". Finnish national public radio. 21 June 2015. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Krista Kososelle naispääosan Jussi-palkinto – viittasi riehakkaassa puheessaan Louhimies-kohuun: "Pihla saa tästä ballsit"". Ilta-Sanomat (in Finnish). 23 March 2018. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  4. ^ "Tänne Omerta-elokuvan keskeyttänyt kohuohjaaja Antti Jokinen vetäytyi parantelemassa vointiaan – paikalla dramaattinen lähihistoria! Katso kuva!" [Uproar Around Director Antti Jokinen, Who Interrupted Filming of Omerta and Withdrew to Improve His Well-being—a Dramatic Event! Look at the Pictures!]. seiska.fi (in Finnish). 12 December 2020. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  5. ^ "Krista Kosonen ja Antti Jokinen saivat juhannusvauvan: "Voi tätä rakkauden määrää"". MTV Uutiset. 30 June 2022. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
  6. ^ "Antti J Jokinen's Omerta Films and TV Series in Development". cineuropa.org. 16 December 2019. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
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