Elsa Saisio Actress
Elsa Saisio is a Finnish actress. She is known both for playing leading parts in feature films and television, and for her interpretation of challenging dramatic theatrical roles. Elsa started out as child actor in theatre and cinema and trained at the national Theatre Academy of Finland in Helsinki (TEAK). In addition to her native Finnish she is fluent in English, Spanish, Russian and Swedish.
Overview
NationalityFinland
LanguagesFinnish (mother tongue), English (fluent), Russian (fluent), Spanish (fluent), Swedish (fluent), German (basic)
Born1981, Helsinki, Finland
Age range37 - 50
Height155 cm
Ethnic typesScandinavian
Place of residenceHelsinki - Uusimaa (Finland)
Possible accommodationMadrid - Madrid (Spain), Barcelona - Catalonia (Spain), Funchal - Regiao Autonoma da Madeira (Portugal), Lissabon - Lisboa (Portugal), Stockholm - Stockholms lan (Sweden), Oslo - Oslo (Norway), Baltimore (United States of America)
MembershipsSuomen Näyttelijäliitto (Finland)
Contact
Olofsgt 18
STOCKHOLM 11136
Sweden
Skills/Talents
Languages Finnish (mother tongue), English (fluent), Russian (fluent), Spanish (fluent), Swedish (fluent), German (basic)
Dialects Finland (South) (native dialect)
Accents English (very good)
Dance Dance theatre (very good), Modern dance (very good), Musical (very good), Ballet (good), Choreography (good), Classical (good), Dance improvisation (good), Flamenco (good), Jazz dance (good), Salsa (good), Stage dance (good), Tango (good), African dance (traditional) (basic), Afro (basic), Argentinian tango (basic), Free dance (basic), Latin American dance (basic)
Singing. A Cappella (very good), Ballad (very good), Cabaret (very good), Chanson (very good), Choral Singing (very good), Musical (very good), Stage singing (very good), Classical (good), Pop (good), Pop song (good), Jazz (basic)
Vocal pitch / Dubbing voice Mezzo soprano
Musical instruments Piano (very good)
Sports Pilates (very good), Yoga (very good), Acrobatics (good), Badminton (basic), Ice Skating (basic), Jogging (basic), Skiing (basic), Swimming (basic)
Driving licences / Other permits Driver’s licence car
Appearance
Age range 37 - 50
Height 155 cm
Build Feminine
Colour of eyes Blue/green/grey
Colour of hair Light brown
Hair style wavy medium long
Twin No
Ethnic types Scandinavian
Tattoo None
Piercing None
Glasses No
Scars None
Training
Teatterikorkeakoulu (TeaK)
Specialized in music-theatre
CV CV - Television & Streaming CV - Film CV - Theatre
CV - Television & Streaming
2024 - 2025
Whiskey On The Rocks
Disney+, SVT, Skyverse Nordic
Network/Distributor: SVT, Disney+
Television series
Satire
Björn Stein
Directed by
Aleksandra Kosygina
Lead
2022
Stop Nyqvist
The Finnish Broadcasting Company
Network/Distributor: The Finnish Broadcasting Company
Television series
Drama
Juha Lankinen
Directed by
Karita Väänänen
Ongoing Supporting Actor
2022
Hymyä!
Hihhihhii Productions
Network/Distributor: CMore
Television series
Drama
Jäppi Savolainen
Directed by
Hymy Lahtinen
Lead
2020
Deadwind
Dionysos Films
Network/Distributor: The Finnish Broadcasting Company
Television series
Crime
Rike Jokela
Directed by
Selin, doctor
Supporting Actor
2020 - 2021
Kevyttä yläpilveä
Warner Bros Finland
Network/Distributor: Nelonen Media
Television series
Comedy, Drama
Taavi Vartia
Directed by
Vivian
Lead
2019
Modernit miehet
Moskito Television
Network/Distributor: The Finnish Broadcasting Company
Television series
Comedy
Jäppi Savolainen
Directed by
Ann-Sofie
Supporting Actor
2019
Suden hetki
Warner Bros Finland
Network/Distributor: The Finnish Broadcasting Company
Television series
Drama
Juha Lankinen
Directed by
Marika
Ongoing Supporting Actor
2018 - 2023
Kontio ja Parmas
Solar Republic
Network/Distributor: Nelonen Media
Television series
Comedy
Aleksi Mäkelä
Directed by
Parmas
Lead
CV - Film
2024
Pena's Special hauling
indie
Short film
Experimental
Anssi Kasitonni
Directed by
Police Officer
Supporting Actor
2023
Pertsa and Kilu (2nd part)
Taavi Vartia Film & TV
Network/Distributor: Nelonen Media
Feature film (cinema)
Family
Taavi Vartia
Directed by
Kilu's mother
Supporting Actor
2022
Dual
XYZ Films
Network/Distributor: RLJE Films
Feature film (cinema)
Thriller
Riley Stearns
Directed by
Tom's wife
Small Role
2022
Kontio ja Parmas
Solar Republic
Network/Distributor: Nelonen Media
Feature film (cinema)
Comedy
Aleksi Mäkelä
Directed by
Auni Parmas
Lead
2021
Finders of the Lost Yacht
Taavi Vartia Film & TV
Network/Distributor: Nelonen Media
Feature film (cinema)
Family
Taavi Vartia
Directed by
Kilu's mother
Supporting Actor
2019
Olen suomalainen
Solar Films
Network/Distributor: Nordisk Film
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Aleksi Mäkelä
Directed by
Journalist
Supporting Actor
2018
The Winning Ticket
Solar Films
Network/Distributor: Nordisk Film
Feature film (cinema)
Comedy
Lenka Hellstedt
Directed by
Eevi Puttonen
Lead
CV - Theatre
2024 - 2025
The Effect
The Jurkka Theatre
Theatre
Drama
Tuomas Parkkinen
Directed by
Dr. James
Supporting Lead
2024
Frida
The TTT Theatre
Theatre
Anne Rautiainen
Directed by
Frida Kahlo
Lead
2022
Cinema
Aleksanterin teatteri & Riku Niemi orchestra
Theatre: Aleksanterin teatteri
Musical Theatre
Concert
Reetta-Kaisa Iles
Directed by
Lead
2021
Kultainen Vasikka
The Finnish National Theatre & Espoo City Theatre
Theatre: Espoo City Theatre
Theatre
Drama
Erik Söderblom
Directed by
Edith
Lead
2019
Stadin naisten laulut
Musiikkiteatteri Kapsäkki
Theatre: Musiikkiteatteri Kapsäkki
Musical Theatre
Concert
Elsa Saisio
Directed by
Lead
2017
Earth and ashes
The Finnish National Theatre
Theatre: The Finnish National Theatre
Theatre
Monologue
Terhi Panula
Directed by
Woman
Lead
