Birth Name: Anna Paavilainen
Birth Date: 1983-04-07
Birth Place: Mikkeli, South Savo, Finland
Career
First Appearances: - Aita (2001) as Kati Heinonen
Most Important Roles: - The Prince of Soap (2006) as Jonna
- Light Light Light (2023) as Satu-Siiri as an Adult
- Summertime (2014) as Iiris
- The Escapists (2013) as Asta
- Wonderland (2017) as Unna
- Helsinki Mansplaining Massacre (2018) as Essi
- The Date (2012) as Mirka
- Ladies of Steel (2020) as University Professor
- The Good Son (2011) as Karita / waitress
- Armi Alive! (2015) as Eriika Ratia
Career Highlights: - The Prince of Soap (2006)
- Light Light Light (2023)
- Summertime (2014)
- The Escapists (2013)
- Wonderland (2017)
- Helsinki Mansplaining Massacre (2018)
- The Date (2012)
- Ladies of Steel (2020)
- The Good Son (2011)
- Armi Alive! (2015)
Awards
Awards: - Nominated for 1 Grand Prix - Lab Competition (2020)
- Nominated for 1 Jussi - Best Direction (Paras ohjaus) (2020)
- Nominated for 1 Jussi - Best Screenplay (Paras käsikirjoitus) (2020)
- Won Jussi - Best Short Film (Paras lyhytelokuva) (2020)
- Won Nordisk Film Award (2020)
- Nominated for 1 Jussi - Best Supporting Actress (Paras naissivuosa) (2018)
- Won Diploma of Merit (Fiction) - International Competition (2019)
- Won Best Film - International Competition (2020)
- Won Fantastic Shorts Award - Best Director (2019)
- Nominated for 1 Festival Prize - Best Actor (2018)
Full Biography
Anna Paavilainen starred in 'Joulumaa' (2017), playing Helena, a woman struggling with anxiety and loneliness during Christmas after her husband leaves her for a younger woman. Her best friend invites her to spend Christmas on a farm as she can no longer afford to celebrate at home.
