Krista Erika Kosonen (born 28 May 1983) is a Finnish actress known for her roles in films such as Jade Warrior (2006), Princess (2010), and The Midwife (2015), for which she won the Golden Goblet Award for Best Actress. She has also appeared in the sketch comedy series Putous and the HBO series Beforeigners, and is a two-time recipient of the Jussi Award for Best Actress.
Career Krista Kosonen has acted in such films as Jade Warrior (2006) and Princess (2010) and the Norwegian HBO series Beforeigners (2019, 2021). She has also appeared in the sketch comedy television show Putous (2010–2014). She received the Best Actress award at the Shanghai International Film Festival for her performance in The Midwife (2015). She has also won two Jussi Award for Best Actress: in 2016 for The Midwife and in 2018 for Miami.
Personal life Kosonen was born on 28 May 1983. She is married to the movie director Antti J. Jokinen. They have two children together, a daughter (born 2015) and a son (born 2022).
Selected filmography
Film + Year Title Role Notes2006Jade WarriorRonja2007The Year of the WolfSari Karaslahti2010PrincessChristina Von Heyroth2011RistoAnna KaskilahtiBody of WaterJulia2012PurgeIngelRoad NorthElina2014Big Significant ThingsElla2015The MidwifeHelena Alatalo2017Blade Runner 2049Doxie #2MiamiAngela2019Dogs Don't Wear PantsMona2020ToveVivica Bandler2021Omerta 6/122026BackroomsNora KlineRed Snow
Television + Year Title Role Notes2010Underworld TrilogySatu Haapala5 episodes2010–14PutousVarious characters42 episodes2018Bullets Mari Kristina Saari10 episodes2019–2021BeforeignersAlfhildr Enginsdottir12 episodes2021Mister 8Maria8 episodes 2023 The Swarm Tina Lund 8 episodes 2024 Ronja, the Robber's Daughter Lovis, Ronja's mother 12 episodes 2025 Foundation Fallon Greer 5 episodes2026Land of SinDani Anttila5 episodes
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