Biography
Who is Krista Kosonen?
Early life and education
Krista Erika Kosonen was born in the city of Espoo, Finland. She pursued her formal training in the arts at the Kallio Upper Secondary School in Helsinki. Following this foundational education, she continued developing her craft at the Theatre Academy Helsinki.
Acting career highlights
Krista Kosonen began her career by appearing in early films including Jade Warrior in 2006 and the 2010 film Princess. During this period, she also became a familiar face on Finnish television as a cast member of the sketch comedy show Putous from 2010 until 2014.
Her profile grew internationally when she took a leading role in the Norwegian HBO science fiction series Beforeigners, which aired in 2019 and 2021. This project introduced her work to a wider audience outside of her home country.
She has received significant recognition for her performances on the big screen. Her role in The Midwife earned her the Best Actress award at the Shanghai International Film Festival. Also, she is a two-time recipient of the Jussi Award for Best Leading Actress, winning in 2016 for her work in The Midwife and in 2018 for her performance in the film Miami.
Family life
Krista is married to the film director Antti Jokinen. Together, the couple has two children. Their daughter was born in 2015, and their son was born in 2022. She balances her career as an actor and screenwriter with her family life.
Birthday and age
Krista Kosonen was born on May 28, 1983, which makes Krista 43 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Krista shares the date with 53 other famous people.
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