Famous Icelander Actresses

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Hera Hilmar
(Actress)
Hera Hilmar
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Birthdate: December 27, 1988
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Iceland
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Heida Reed
(Actress)
Heida Reed
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Birthdate: May 22, 1988
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Reykjavik, Iceland
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Anita Briem
(Actress)
Anita Briem
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Birthdate: May 29, 1982
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Reykjavík, Iceland
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
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Ragnheiður Ragnarsdóttir
(An Olympian Swimmer Who Later Became an Actor and Starred in Vikings)
Ragnheiður Ragnarsdóttir
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Birthdate: October 24, 1984
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Reykjavík, Iceland

Ragnheiður Ragnarsdóttir, or Ragga Ragnars, was 19 when she became Iceland’s youngest swimmer at the Olympics. After making multiple national records in freestyle, she retired and started studying acting. She later gained fame as Gunnhild, an Icelandic Saga figure, in the popular historical drama TV series Vikings.

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Markéta Irglová
(Czech-Icelandic Singer-songwriter and Actress Best Known for Starring in the Film 'Once')
Markéta Irglová
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Birthdate: February 28, 1988
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Valasske Mezirici, Czechia

Marketa Irglova is a Czech-Icelandic musician, singer-songwriter, and actress. She is best known for starring in the 2007 Irish musical drama film Once, which earned Irglová numerous prestigious awards, such as an Oscar under the Best Original Song category for her song, Falling Slowly

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Steinunn Ólína Þorsteinsdóttir
(Actress)
Steinunn Ólína Þorsteinsdóttir
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Birthdate: July 2, 1969
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Reykjavík, Iceland
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Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir
(Actress)
Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir
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Birthdate: February 25, 1974
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Reykjavík, Iceland
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
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Anna Bjorn
(Graphic designer)
Anna Bjorn
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Birthdate: July 4, 1954
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Iceland
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María Thelma Smáradóttir
(Actress)
María Thelma Smáradóttir
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Birthdate: January 22, 1993
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Iceland
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Ilmur Kristjánsdóttir
(Actress)
Ilmur Kristjánsdóttir
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Birthdate: March 19, 1978
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Reykjavik, Iceland
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Unnur Birna Vilhjálmsdóttir
(Actress)
Unnur Birna Vilhjálmsdóttir
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Birthdate: May 25, 1984
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Reykjavík, Iceland
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Elín Petersdóttir
(Actress)
Elín Petersdóttir
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Birthdate: June 1, 1972
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Iceland
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Ágústa Eva Erlendsdóttir
(Singer/Actor Who Portrayed Silvía Night in Sjáumst með Silvíu Nótt)
Ágústa Eva Erlendsdóttir
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Birthdate: July 28, 1982
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Reykjavík, Iceland

Icelandic singer and actor Ágústa Eva Erlendsdóttir is best known for her portrayal of Silvía Night in the series Sjáumst með Silvíu Nótt. She has also voiced Queen Elsa in the Icelandic version of the Frozen film series and Rapunzel in Tangled. She now performs for the band Sycamore Tree.

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Hafdís Huld
(Icelandic Singer and Actress Known for Her Albums ‘Dirty Paper Cup’ and ‘Synchronised Swimmers’)
Hafdís Huld
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Birthdate: May 22, 1979
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Reykjavík, Iceland

Icelandic singer-actress Hafdís Huld commenced her musical journey with the electronic band GusGus. She later made her solo debut with the album Dirty Paper Cup that won Best Pop Album award at the Icelandic Music Awards. Two singles from her second album Synchronised Swimmers reached atop the Icelandic singles chart. As an actress, Hafdís has starred in films like Dramarama

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Selma Björnsdóttir
(Icelandic Actress and Singer Who Gained Attention While Representing Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest)
Selma Björnsdóttir
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Birthdate: June 13, 1974
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Reykjavík, Iceland

Icelandic actress and singer Selma Björnsdóttir gained international recognition while representing Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1999. She attainted second place in the contest, marking Iceland's best showing in the contest till present. She made a second appearance for her country in the contest in 2005 and also stole the show at the Eurovision gala concert during Europride 2005.   

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Thora Bjorg Helga
(Actress)
Thora Bjorg Helga
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Birthdate: April 16, 1989
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Reykjavík, Iceland
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Salka Sól Eyfeld
(Icelandic Singer, Actor, Presenter, and Voice Actor Who Played Soffia in Trapped)
Salka Sól Eyfeld
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Birthdate: April 18, 1988
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Reykjavik, Iceland

Icelandic singer, actor, and presenter Salka Sól Eyfeld, also known as Salka Sól, has been the frontwoman of the reggae band AmabAdamA and the hip-hop band Reykjavíkurdætur. She is also known for playing Soffia in the popular Icelandic mystery series Trapped. She has also voiced for many Icelandic versions of animated features.

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María Ellingsen
(Actress)
María Ellingsen
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Birthdate: January 22, 1964
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Reykjavík, Iceland
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Katla M. Þorgeirsdóttir
(Actress)
Katla M. Þorgeirsdóttir
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Birthdate: 1970 AD
Birthplace: Unknown
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Edda Björgvinsdóttir
(Actress)
Edda Björgvinsdóttir
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Birthdate: September 13, 1952
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Reykjavík, Iceland