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Alina Tomnikov (born 24 June 1988) is a Finnish-Russian actress and writer.
Alina Tomnikov was born on 24 June 1988 in Kerava, Finland to a Russian father and Finnish mother. Her parents met in Saint Petersburg, where her mother was studying to be physician. The family moved to Finland in the late 1980s. [1] She graduated from Helsinki Theatre Academy with a master's degree in 2013. [2]
Her cousin is ice hockey player Rami Määttä. [3]
In 2017, Tomnikov made her Russian acting debut, starring as Princess Wilhelmina of Hesse-Darmstadt / Her Highness Natalya Alexeyevna in historical television series Ekaterina . [4] She joined the cast of the ninth season of the sketch comedy television show Putous in 2018. [5] In 2018, she starred in the titular role in Yle's drama series Donna, portraying a blind woman seeking love after being left by her husband. [6]
In 2023, Tomnikov starred in her debut leading role in Pamela Tola's drama film The Worst Idea Ever . [7] She was honored the Shooting Stars Award by European Film Promotion. [8] She released her first novel, Käännä hirviö kylkiasentoon on 30 August 2023. [9]
Tomnikov married director and cinematographer Lauri Laukkanen on 7 July 2019. [10] She gave birth to their first child in August 2023. [11]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2013 | Rolli and the Golden Key | Milli Menninkäinen | |
2014 | The Grump | Ldujmila | |
2014 | Mercy All the Way | Angelica | Short film |
2015 | Homebreaker | Roosa | Short film |
2015 | TV Cops | Sanna | |
2016 | Love Records | Anna | |
2016 | Rolli and the Secret Route | Milli Menninkäinen | |
2016 | The Log | Makeup | Short film |
2017 | The Unknown Soldier | Russian woman | |
2017 | Rendel | Marla | |
2017 | Euthanizer | Elisa | |
2017 | Amnesia | Sonja | Short film Also as writer |
2018 | My Brother's Keeper | Anna | |
2018 | Trainer | Secretary | |
2019 | Insanity | Vivi | |
2021 | Rabobesto – Or How I Saved a Monster | Golden girl | Short film |
2022 | Solar Wind Alley | Alice | |
2022 | Häät ennen hautajaisia | — | As story developer |
2023 | The Worst Idea Ever | Ripe | |
2023 | Finders 2: Pharaoh's Ring | Annabella Pehko | |
2023 | Fallen Leaves | Tonja | |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2006–2007 | Jako kahteen | Tuuli | |
2012 | Roba | Minna | |
2014 | Nymphs | Milena | |
2014 | Ihan sama | Agent | |
2015 | Hinnalla millä hyvänsä | Janna | |
2015 | 1001 Rikua | Olga | |
2016–2017 | Downshiftaajat | Anna Myllylä | |
2017–2019 | Syke | Jonna Korvenoja | |
2017–2019 | Ekaterina | Princess Wilhelmina of Hesse-Darmstadt / Her Highness Natalya Alexeyevna | |
2017 | Pää edellä | Emmi | |
2018 | Putous | Various characters | Also as writer |
2018 | Deadwind | Iiris | |
2018 | Donna | Donna | |
2018 | Ratamo | Elena Baronova | |
2018 | Aikuisen naisen joulukalenteri | Iines, Victoria Beckham | |
2018 | Arctic Circle | Lana | |
2019–present | Moominvalley | Snorkmaiden | Voice role |
2019 | Kevyttä yläpilveä | Venla | |
2022 | True Story Suomi | Henna | Episode: "Maiju" |
2022 | Paratiisi | Sohanna Lahti | |
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