Krista Kosonen
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Born in Espoo in 1983, Krista Kosonen trained at the Theatre Academy Helsinki and became one of the most respected Finnish stage and screen actresses of her generation. She led the striking BDSM-tinged drama Dogs Don't Wear Pants (2019) by J-P Valkeapää, and she appeared in Denis Villeneuve's Blade Runner 2049 (2017). International audiences met her again as Alfhildr in the Norwegian series Beforeigners (2019-2021). She has since been a leading presence in Nordic drama, notably in Ivalo and Bordertown.
Krista Kosonen
29 Movies
15 Series
Born in Espoo in 1983, Krista Kosonen trained at the Theatre Academy Helsinki and became one of the most respected Finnish stage and screen actresses of her generation. She led the striking BDSM-tinged drama Dogs Don't Wear Pants (2019) by J-P Valkeapää, and she appeared in Denis Villeneuve's Blade Runner 2049 (2017). International audiences met her again as Alfhildr in the Norwegian series Beforeigners (2019-2021). She has since been a leading presence in Nordic drama, notably in Ivalo and Bordertown.
Movies
Plays Nora
Backrooms
2026
Plays Doxie #2
Blade Runner 2049
2017
Plays Mona
Dogs Don't Wear Pants
2019
Plays Kerttu
Son of Revenge – The Story of Kalevala
2026
Plays Vivica Bandler
Tove
2020
Plays Ronja
Jade Warrior
2006
Plays Kathrine
Before We Forget
2025
Plays Elina
Road North
2012
Plays Helena
The Midwife
2015
Plays Helena Westermarck
Helene
2020
Plays Tiina
Gloriously Wasted
2012
Plays Anna
Risto
2011
Plays Ingel
Purge
2012
Plays Sari Karaslahti
The Year of the Wolf
2007
Plays Pilvi Varis
The Look of a Killer
2016
Plays Hilla
Force of Habit
2019
Plays Ella
Big Significant Things
2015
Plays Angela
Miami
2017
Plays Laulunopettaja
Rolli and the Secret of All Time
2016
Plays Christina von Heyroth ("Prinsessan hovineito")
Princess
2010
Plays Teacher
Flowers of Evil
2016
Plays Ansa
Things We Do for Love
2013
Plays Julia
Body of Water
2011
Plays Riitasointu
Rolli and the Golden Key
2013
TV Shows
Plays Raija
Uutishuone
2009
Plays Lovis
Ronja the Robber's Daughter
2024
Plays Alfhildr Enginsdottir
Beforeigners
2019
Plays Mari Saari
Bullets
2018
Plays Merituuli
Suojelijat
2008
Plays Maria Bergholm
Mister8
2021
Plays Tina Lund
The Swarm
2023
Plays Reetta
Munkkivuori
2022
Plays Satu Haapala
Alamaailma Trilogia
2010
Plays Saara Vartia
Toisen kanssa
2014
Plays Warden Greer
Foundation
2021
Plays Dani
Land of Sin
2026
Plays Maria Salmi
Shadow Lines
2019
Plays Anni Kajander
Virta
2011
Plays Rukoileva nainen
Uudisraivaaja
2006
Latest Trailers
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Backrooms
Full Filmography
Land of Sin
Dani · 5 episodes
2026
TV
Pikkuli and Starlight Reindeer
(voice)
2026
Film
Backrooms
Nora
2026
Film
Accept Our Sincere Apologies
Contessa
2026
Film
Son of Revenge – The Story of Kalevala
Kerttu
2026
Film
Foundation
Warden Greer · 6 episodes
2025
TV
Munkkivuori
Reetta · 8 episodes
2025
TV
Before We Forget
Kathrine
2025
Film
Palimpsest
Tellu - Adult
2024
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Krista Kosonen and where are they from?
Krista Kosonen is 43 years old, born on May 28, 1983 in Espoo, Finland.
What are the most famous roles of Krista Kosonen?
Krista Kosonen is best known for roles in Blade Runner 2049, Backrooms, Dogs Don't Wear Pants.
How many movies has Krista Kosonen been in?
Over a 20-year career (since 2006), Krista Kosonen has appeared in 29 movies and 15 TV shows.
What was Krista Kosonen's first movie?
The career of Krista Kosonen began with Jade Warrior (2006).
What is Krista Kosonen's most recent movie or series?
Krista Kosonen's most recent release is Backrooms, which premiered on May 27, 2026.
What TV shows has Krista Kosonen appeared in?
On television, Krista Kosonen has appeared in Foundation, Beforeigners, The Swarm, Land of Sin.
Does Krista Kosonen have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Krista Kosonen's upcoming work includes: Pikkuli and Starlight Reindeer (2026), Red Snow (2026).
Krista Kosonen
1983-05-28 · Espoo, Finland
Krista Erika Kosonen is a Finnish actress, best known for her appearances in movies such as Jade Warrior (2006), Princess (2010), Body of Water (2011), Dogs Don't Wear Pants (2019), Backrooms (2026) and most recently the Norwegian HBO series Beforeigners.
Kosonen graduated from artistic expression focused Kallio's high school, after which she studied acting at the Lahti Folk High School. She then began her studies at Helsinki Theater Academy, where she graduated as a Master of Theater Arts in 2009.
She is married to Finnish film director Antti J. Jokinen.