HELGA GUREN
Helga is a performing artist and actor. After receiving her bachelor's degree from the Academy of Theatre (Oslo National Academy of Arts) in 2008, she continued her studies at Esper Studio New York and the Stockholm University of the Arts, where she obtained her master's degree. For well over 15 years, she has worked at Norway's leading performing arts institutions. She has performed stage roles such as ‘Nora’ in A DOLL’S HOUSE, ‘Hedda’ in HEDDA GABLER, and the lead role in MARY STUART. In 2019, Helga received the Hedda Award for Best Lead Actress for her performance in LA MERDA by Cristian Ceresoli. Onscreen, Helga’s credits include: WATER OVER FIRE directed by Jørn Utkilen; WHAT WE FEAR by Lilja Ingolfsdottir, and the series 22 July, directed by Sara Johnsen and Pål Sletaune. In 2016, she was honoured with the Kanon Award for Best Supporting Role for her portrayal of ‘Hanne’ in Sara Johnsen's FRAMING MOM. Besides acting, she is also a dancer, musician, composer and singer. She leads the music collective Guren Salong and the trio Tractus. Most recently, she played the lead role of ‘Maria’ in the feature LOVEABLE. Directed by Lilja Ingolfsdottir, it staged its world premiere at Karlovy Vary, and Helga received the Crystal Globe for Best Actress for her performance in it.
PLAYING AGE: 35 - 45
NATIONALITY: NORWEGIAN
LOCATION: STAVANGER
LANGUAGES: ENGLISH, NORWEGIAN, SWEDISH, FINNISH, DANISH (Basic) GERMAN (Basic)
