Alina Tomnikov

Alina Tomnikov
Tomnikov in 2011
Born (1988-06-24) 24 June 1988 (age 36)
Kerava, Uusimaa, Finland
Occupations
  • Actress
  • writer
Years active2006–present

Alina Tomnikov (born 24 June 1988) is a Finnish-Russian actress and writer.

Early life

Alina Tomnikov was born on 24 June 1988 in Kerava, Finland to a Russian father and Finnish mother. Her parents met in Saint Petersburg, where her mother was studying to be physician. The family moved to Finland in the late 1980s. She graduated from Helsinki Theatre Academy with a master's degree in 2013.

Her cousin is ice hockey player Rami Määttä.

Career

In 2017, Tomnikov made her Russian acting debut, starring as Princess Wilhelmina of Hesse-Darmstadt / Her Highness Natalya Alexeyevna in historical television series Ekaterina. She joined the cast of the ninth season of the sketch comedy television show Putous in 2018. In 2018, she starred in the titular role in Yle's drama series Donna, portraying a blind woman seeking love after being left by her husband.

In 2023, Tomnikov starred in her debut leading role in Pamela Tola's drama film The Worst Idea Ever. She was honored the Shooting Stars Award by European Film Promotion. She released her first novel, Käännä hirviö kylkiasentoon on 30 August 2023.

Personal life

Tomnikov married director and cinematographer Lauri Laukkanen on 7 July 2019. She gave birth to their first child in August 2023.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2013 Rolli and the Golden Key Milli Menninkäinen
2014 The Grump Ldujmila
2014 Mercy All the Way Angelica Short film
2015 Homebreaker Roosa Short film
2015 TV Cops Sanna
2016 Love Records Anna
2016 Rolli and the Secret Route Milli Menninkäinen
2016 The Log Makeup Short film
2017 The Unknown Soldier Russian woman
2017 Rendel Marla
2017 Euthanizer Elisa
2017 Amnesia Sonja Short film
Also as writer
2018 My Brother's Keeper Anna
2018 Trainer Secretary
2019 Insanity Vivi
2021 Rabobesto – Or How I Saved a Monster Golden girl Short film
2022 Solar Wind Alley Alice
2022 Häät ennen hautajaisia — As story developer
2023 The Worst Idea Ever Ripe
2023 Finders 2: Pharaoh's Ring Annabella Pehko
2023 Fallen Leaves Tonja

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2006–2007 Jako kahteen Tuuli
2012 Roba Minna
2014 Nymphs Milena
2014 Ihan sama Agent
2015 Hinnalla millä hyvänsä Janna
2015 1001 Rikua Olga
2016–2017 Downshiftaajat Anna Myllylä
2017–2019 Syke Jonna Korven­oja
2017–2019 Ekaterina Princess Wilhelmina of Hesse-Darmstadt / Her Highness Natalya Alexeyevna
2017 Pää edellä Emmi
2018 Putous Various characters Also as writer
2018 Deadwind Iiris
2018 Donna Donna
2018 Ratamo Elena Baronova
2018 Aikuisen naisen joulukalenteri Iines, Victoria Beckham
2018 Arctic Circle Lana
2019–present Moominvalley Snorkmaiden Voice role
2019 Kevyttä yläpilveä Venla
2022 True Story Suomi Henna Episode: "Maiju"
2022 Paratiisi Sohanna Lahti

Bibliography

  • Käännä hirviö kylkiasentoon, Otava (30 August 2023), ISBN 978-951-1-38258-4

References

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