Joanna Haartti (born 14 April 1979) is a Finnish actress.[1] She is best known for her theatrical work, but has also appeared in several films and on television.[2]
Joanna Haartti | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 April 1979 |
| Nationality | Finnish |
| Alma mater | Helsinki Theatre Academy |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Partner | Minna Haapkylä |
Overview
Haartti graduated from a theatrical Masters program at the Helsinki Theatre Academy in 2008. She also studied in the speech and dramatic arts program at Snellman University [fi].[1]
Haartti's best known roles are Sylvia in the Finnish National Theatre's production of Rakkaudesta minuun [For Love of Me] (2006), Turku City Theatre's FöriBeat [fi], a musical (2007), the Theatre Jurkka [fi] production of Näytät vieraalta rakas [You Look Strange, Love] (2009), Marion in the Finnish National Theatre's Kristuksen Morsiamessa [The Bride of Christ] in 2010, and in the lead role as Billy Tipton in Soita minulle Billy [Call me Billy] at Theatre Jurka in 2011[3] and again at the 2012 Helsinki Festival.[4] In addition, she has appeared in the films A Man's Work (2007), Prinsessa (2010),[1] Hiljaisuus [Silence] (2011), and as the lead in Do I Have to Take Care of Everything?, an Oscar nominated short live film.[5][6][7] On television, Haarati appeared in the 2011 season of Putous [Comedy Combat][8] and as one of the two leads in the television series Haamukirjoittaja [fi] [Ghostwriter].[9]
Personal life
Haartti is married to the actress Minna Haapkylä.[10][11]
Filmography
- A Man's Work (2007)[2]
- Prinsessa (2010)[2]
- Hella W (2011)[2]
- Risto (2011)[2]
- Hiljaisuus (2011)[2]
- Do I Have to Take Care of Everything? (2012),[12] nominated in 2013 for an Academy Award for Short Film (Live Action)[5][6][7]
- Fatima (2013)[2]
- Haamukirjoittaja (2015)[2]
- Armi elää! (2015)[2]
- The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki (2016)[2]
- Tove (2020)
Theatre and concerts
| Year(s) | Title | Role | Venue(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | In Human Disguise | Performer | Zodiak Dance Theatre | Helsinki |
References
External links
- Joanna Haartti at Elonet (in Finnish)
- Joanna Haartti at IMDb