Iina Kuustonen (born 18 April 1984) is a Finnish actress. Kuustonen is best known for her appearances in the Finnish television series ''

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'' (2011–2014), '' Helsingin herra'' (2012) and ''

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'' (2014). She has also played in several movies, including ''

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'' (2011) and ''

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'' (2005). She won the

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, "Golden Venla" award for best actress for her roles in '' Helsingin Herra'' and ''

'' in 2012.

Life and career

Kuustonen was born in

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, where she studied at the

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, and graduated with a master's degree in acting in 2011. Kuustonen has done a lot of work in theatres, and for example performed as the second lead

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in the musical ''Pirkko & Åke'' at the summer theatre of Valkeakoski in summer 2010. She has also performed in

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at Suomenlinna summer theatre in 2011, and in Espoo city theater's musical ''Kojoottikuu'' in 2014. She has also done a lot of Finnish dubs to movies, including ''

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'' (2008), ''

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'' (2010) and ''

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'' (2013). Finnish musician

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is Iina Kuustonen's father. Iina's sister Minka Kuustonen is also an actress. Kuustonen was engaged to

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but in June 2022 the couple announced that they have separated. Together they have a son born in September 2016 and a daughter born in February 2019.

Filmography

References

External links

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Iina Kuustonen on actorsinscandinavia.com
1984 births Living people Actresses from Helsinki Finnish television actresses Finnish film actresses {{Finland-actor-stub