Kristel Leesmend

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Kristel Leesmend (born 30 August 1968 in Tallinn) is an Estonian actress. [1]

From 1987 until 1988, Leesmend worked at the Vanalinnastuudio in Tallinn as a costume designer and as a freelance actress. In 1992 she graduated from Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre's Drama School and has been a freelance actress since. In 2002, she worked as a supervisor at the Tallinn University of Technology's student theatre, T-Theater. From 2003 until 2006, she director of casting for the Estonian Casting Agency (Allfilm). Besides theatrical roles she has also played in several films. [2]

Leesmend was in a relationship with actor Ivo Uukkivi, the pair have a daughter, born in 1995, with whom she has a very close relationship. [2] [3]

Selected Filmography

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References

  1. "Kristel Leesmend - Eesti filmi andmebaas". www.efis.ee. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Leesmend, Kristel". Eesti Teatriliit (in Estonian). Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  3. Kaasik, Mariann (2 August 2011). "Ivo Uukkivi ja Mari-Liis Lille poeg sai põneva nime". Kroonika (in Estonian). Retrieved 8 May 2021.