Biography
Who is Helena Bergström?
Early life and family background
Helena Kristina Bergström was born in Kortedala, Gothenburg. She grew up in a family of performers, as her mother was the actress Kerstin Widgren and her father was the director and actor Hans Bergström. Her maternal grandfather, Olof Widgren, was also an actor. This family environment introduced her to the industry at a young age.
As a teenager, she spent time as an exchange student in Mississippi in the United States. Following her return to Sweden, she pursued formal training in her craft. She graduated from the Swedish National Academy of Mime and Acting, known as Teaterhögskolan, in Stockholm in 1988.
Acting career and film work
Helena Bergström made her first movie appearance in the 1978 film Sweet Home, which her father directed. Her professional career began in 1982 with the television mini-series Time Out. Shortly after, she appeared in the satirical comedy series Vidöppet. After graduating from theatre school, she performed on stage at the Royal Dramatic Theatre and the Stockholm City Theatre.
She gained significant attention for her role in The Woman on the Roof, which critics praised as her breakout performance. Other well-known acting projects include the film Miss Julie and the drama centered on author Selma Lagerlöf. She has received professional recognition, including the Guldbagge Award for Best Actress for her work in The Last Dance, as well as the Kurt Linder scholarship and the Daniel Engdahl scholarship.
Directing and screenwriting
In 2007, she transitioned behind the camera to direct her first film, Mind the Gap. She expanded her work in writing by co-authoring the screenplay for the 2009 film Så olika with playwright Tove Alsterdal. Her directorial portfolio continued to grow over the years, including the 2015 film Holy Mess.
Beyond acting and directing, she has explored music in her career. She performed over 100 songs by Édith Piaf at the City Theatre and eventually recorded an album featuring Piaf's music in 2002.
Personal life and relationships
Helena Bergström is married to the director Colin Nutley. The couple met while working together on the film Black Jack. They currently reside in an apartment on Kungsholmen in central Stockholm and also maintain a house in the country. Together, they have a daughter named Molly Nutley.
Throughout her career, she has frequently collaborated with her husband on various film projects. These include movies such as House of Angels and The Last Dance. She has noted in interviews that filming scenes directed by her husband, particularly those involving intimacy, could be an uncomfortable experience.
Birthday and age
Helena Bergström was born on February 5, 1964, which makes Helena 62 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Helena shares the date with 61 other famous people.
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