Frida Argento (born 30 January 2000) is a Swedish actress. She best known for her

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playing Sara Eriksson on the

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'' (2021–2024).

Career

Argento debuted in the short film ''Astrid'' as the

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in 2012. The short was broadcast at the New York International Children's Film Festival. She studied at the art academy Kulturama Gymnasium during 2016–2019, earning a theatre degree. Once she graduated in 2019, she debuted on stage in 2020 with the role of

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in ''

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'' at the encouragement of one of her teachers. In 2021, she made her international debut as Sara in ''

'', to which she earned praise for. She also appeared on the cover of

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with the rest of the cast in promotion for the shows final season and behind the scenes documentary: ''Young Royals Forever''. In 2023, she was cast as Sandi in '' Fejk.'' In 2024, she starred in the thriller TV movie ''Zielfahder: Polarjgad'' as Marie Holm. In 2025, she starred as Ebba in the

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television series '' The Åre Murders''. She was cast as a teenage girl, Linda, in the upcoming series Vaka that will be released in 2026.

Filmography

Television

Films Stage

Personal life

In 2020, Argento lived in

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and worked in costumer service at a motor inspection company. She has openly stated she has

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and has suffered from a

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. In an

: Nordic interview, Argento has expressed she has

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. Her portrayal of Sara in ''Young Royals'' has been praised as healthy representation on television among female characters on the autism spectrum. She speaks, Swedish, Spanish and English.

References

External links

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