Pihla Viitala
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Pihla Viitala has grown into a widely recognized Finnish actress whose casting is itself part of a film's news cycle. At 35 credits, the workload has never been light. 'Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters' remains the anchor of the filmography, thanks to Mina. 'Deadwind' counts among the most-seen credits.
Pihla Viitala
26 Movies
9 Series
Pihla Viitala has grown into a widely recognized Finnish actress whose casting is itself part of a film's news cycle. At 35 credits, the workload has never been light. 'Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters' remains the anchor of the filmography, thanks to Mina. 'Deadwind' counts among the most-seen credits.
Movies
Plays Mina
Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters
2013
Plays Hannelore
Vinski 2
2026
Plays Annika Lahti
Honeybunnies
2017
Plays Solveig
Latin Lover
2015
Plays Tilda
Bad Family
2010
Plays Marjukka Mulkonsaari
Off Key
2016
Plays Marja, Tapio's Wife
Star Boys
2017
Plays Miina Malin
Tears of April
2008
Plays Maria Åkerblom
Maria's Paradise
2019
Plays Ansku
Stupid Young Heart
2018
Plays Anna
Hustlers
2010
Plays Wilma
One Foot Under
2009
Plays Annette
Reykjavik Whale Watching Massacre
2009
Plays Monika
Hellsinki
2009
Plays Pihlaja
Man and a Baby
2017
Plays Helmi
Must Have Been Love
2012
Plays Meri
Playground
2009
Plays Pihla's friend
Void
2018
Plays Hertta
Summertime
2014
Plays Johanna
August
2011
Plays Kordova
Red Sky
2007
Plays Lammio
Unknown Redux
2017
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Maria's Paradise
Full Filmography
Hippo Love
Eevis
2026
Film
Vinski 2
Hannelore
2026
Film
Therapy
Leena Salokorpi
2025
Film
Isolated
Katja · 8 episodes
2024
TV
Money Shot
Sari · 8 episodes
2024
TV
Cold Courage
Mari Rautee · 8 episodes
2020
TV
Maria's Paradise
Maria Åkerblom
2019
Film
Arctic Circle
Marita Kautsalo · 33 episodes
2018–
TV
Stupid Young Heart
Ansku
2018
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Pihla Viitala and where are they from?
Pihla Viitala is 43 years old, born on September 30, 1982 in Helsinki, Finland.
What are the most famous roles of Pihla Viitala?
Pihla Viitala is best known for roles in Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, Latin Lover, Reykjavik Whale Watching Massacre.
How many movies has Pihla Viitala been in?
Over a 19-year career (since 2007), Pihla Viitala has appeared in 26 movies and 9 TV shows.
What was Pihla Viitala's first movie?
The career of Pihla Viitala began with Red Sky (2007).
What is Pihla Viitala's most recent movie or series?
Pihla Viitala's most recent release is Topi Borgin elokuvakerho, which premiered on April 6, 2026.
What TV shows has Pihla Viitala appeared in?
On television, Pihla Viitala has appeared in Deadwind, Arctic Circle, Hellfjord, Ihmebantu.
Does Pihla Viitala have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Pihla Viitala's upcoming work includes: Hippo Love (2026).
Pihla Viitala
1982-09-30 · Helsinki, Finland
She studied acting at the Helsinki Theatre Academy and began her career in the late 2000s with feature films such as Ganes (2007) and Tears of April (Käsky, 2008). In 2010, she was named one of Europe's Shooting Stars at the Berlin International Film Festival. She subsequently developed an international career, notably appearing in the American fantasy action film Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013) and the Italian comedy-drama Latin Lover (2015). On television, she achieved widespread international recognition for her leading role as Detective Sofia Karppi in the crime drama series Deadwind (Karppi, 2018–2021), a performance that earned her the Kultainen Venla Award for Best Actress. She has also featured in the drama series Arctic Circle (Ivalo) and Cold Courage (2020). In cinema, she portrayed the title role in the historical drama Maria's Paradise (Marian paratiisi, 2019).