Biography
Who is Helena Mattsson?
Early life in Sweden
Helena Mattsson grew up in Stockholm, Sweden, where she started acting and modeling at an early age. She performed in various local plays, musicals, and concerts during her childhood. Her younger sister, Sofia, also pursued an acting career. To build her foundation, she studied acting at Södra Latin upper secondary school located in the Södermalm district. This educational experience provided her with the confidence to pursue a professional career in the performing arts.
Moving to Hollywood
At the age of nineteen, Helena moved to Hollywood with the intention of auditioning for television series. What was initially planned as a short visit became permanent when she secured a role in the unproduced two thousand and four television pilot Sweden, Ohio. During her early days in the industry, her thick Swedish accent presented a professional hurdle and caused her to lose out on various parts. A major turning point occurred when she began working to lose the accent, which allowed her to land more American roles and improve her career trajectory.
Film and television career
In two thousand and seven, Helena starred in the science fiction action thriller film Species: The Awakening, portraying an alien and human hybrid named Miranda. The following year, she appeared in the drama film You and I alongside Mischa Barton, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. She later secured a co-starring role in the science fiction action film Surrogates. Her television appearances during this period included guest spots on Two and a Half Men, Rules of Engagement, and The Mentalist.
Later projects
Helena continued to build her resume with recurring roles in network television series such as Betrayal and Mistresses. In two thousand and fourteen, she appeared in the FX crime series Fargo. She later played the female lead in the Hallmark romantic comedy Win, Lose or Love. From two thousand and fifteen to two thousand and sixteen, she held a recurring role in the horror anthology series American Horror Story: Hotel. Around the same time, she appeared in a Nespresso commercial alongside Danny DeVito and George Clooney.
Birthday and age
Helena Mattsson was born on March 30, 1984, which makes Helena 42 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Helena shares the date with 68 other famous people.
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