Inger Elin Kristina Ivarsdatter Utsi (born 1975) is a Norwegian-

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politician and actor who has appeared in several films. Utsi grew up in

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and now lives in

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county, Norway. She works at the

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, and has previously worked in journalism. As an actress, she had roles in the films ''

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'' (1987) and ''

The Kautokeino Rebellion ''The Kautokeino Rebellion'' (, ) is a 2008 film based on the true story of the Kautokeino Rebellion in 1852, in response to the Norwegian exploitation of the Sami community at that time. It was directed by Nils Gaup and was released in January ...

'' (2008). She also appeared in the television series '' Hjerterått'', which aired on the Norwegian station

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in 2013. She was elected to the

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in 2013, representing the Nordre electoral district for the Norwegian Sami Association party. She was elected as a substitute member for Silje Karine Muotka when Muotka was elected to the Sami Parliament's executive council.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Utsi, Inger Elin Norwegian actresses Norwegian Sámi politicians Members of the Sámi Parliament of Norway 1975 births People from Kautokeino People from Alta, Norway Living people Sámi actors