Juho Kuusamo Actor

Juho Kuusamo is a 32-year old Finnish actor from Helsinki, Finland. He graduated with both BA and an MA in Acting from Theater Academy Helsinki, University of Arts. With 7+ years of Academic training in various techniques and approaches, in theater and film.

Recent roles include a central supporting character in a Swedish Netflix feature film "Stolen" (2024) and a supporting lead, as head detective Jami Kalliola in the Finnish/Spanish TV-series "The Paradise" (2024).

He works in Finnish (native) and English with UK and US accents with native fluency. He also speaks Swedish and Spanish at an intermediate level and is accustomed to performing credibly in several languages, often switching between them in rehearsals and on set.

In addition to his screen work, he has a strong stage background, having performed in both contemporary productions and more classical ones during and after his studies.

He has training in many dances, but most significantly breakdance and hip hop. He is athletic and quick to acquire new skills, languages, dialects and sports. He is experienced and very skilled in Football (soccer), knows Ice-hockey and skating. He is also familiar with state fighting, hand-weapon handling and action oriented scene work.

Further information:
juho.kuusamo@outlook.com

Overview

NationalityFinland

LanguagesEnglish (mother tongue), English – American (mother tongue), English – British (mother tongue), Estonian (mother tongue), Finnish (mother tongue), Irish (fluent), Spanish (fluent), German (good), Scottish (good), Swedish (good), Arabic – modern standard (basic), Italian (basic), Norwegian (basic)

Born1993, Helsinki, Finland, Finland, Uusimaa

Age range18 - 42

Height180 cm

Ethnic typesMiddle Europe, Northern European / Scandinavian, Slavic/Eastern European

Place of residenceHelsinki - Uusimaa (Finland)

Possible accommodationNew York City (United States of America), London - England (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), Berlin - Berlin (Germany), Los Angeles (United States of America)

Work permitEuropean Union

Skills/Talents

Languages English (mother tongue), English – American (mother tongue), English – British (mother tongue), Estonian (mother tongue), Finnish (mother tongue), Irish (fluent), Spanish (fluent), German (good), Scottish (good), Swedish (good), Arabic – modern standard (basic), Italian (basic), Norwegian (basic)

Dialects Finland (South) (native dialect), Finland (East) (fluent), Finland (West) (fluent), Finnish Lapland (fluent), Cockney (good), Greater London (basic), Norrland (Sweden) (basic), Norway (Central) (basic), Norway (Southern) (basic)

Accents American (native accent), Afro-American (very good), American Midwest (very good), American Southern States (very good), American Western States (very good), Arabic (very good), Californian (very good), English (very good), German (very good), German (Northern) (very good), Mexican (very good), Australian (good), Cockney (good), Estonian (good), Swedish (good), African (basic)

Dance Afro (very good), Break dancing (very good), Dance improvisation (very good), Dance training (very good), Free dance (very good), Funky (very good), Hip hop (very good), Popping (very good), Street dance (very good), Ancient dance (good), Choreography (good), Classical (good), Dance theatre (good), Disco (good), Jazz dance (good), Latin American dance (good), Musical (good), Rock 'n' roll (good)

Singing. A Cappella (very good), Blues (very good), Classical (very good), Country (very good), Funk (very good), Hip hop/rap (very good), Jazz (very good), Punk (very good), Rap (very good), Rock (very good), Soul (very good), Stage singing (very good), Opera (good)

Vocal pitch / Dubbing voice Tenor

Musical instruments Bass (basic), Bass guitar (basic), Drums (basic), Electric guitar (basic), Piano (basic)

Sports Acrobatics (very good), Athletics (very good), Boxing (very good), Cycling (very good), Gym (very good), Jogging (very good), Soccer (very good), Stage fighting (very good), Swimming (very good), Weights (very good), Ballsport (good), Billiards (good), Gymnastics (good), Hockey (good), Ice Hockey (good), Ice Skating (good), Shooting (good), Sword Fighting (good), Yoga (good), Baseball (basic), Basketball (basic), Bowling (basic), Fencing (basic), Karate (basic), Martial Arts (basic), Parkour (basic), Sailing (basic), Skateboarding (basic), Thai Boxing (basic)

Other Skills Beatboxing, Composer, Football Artistry, Impersonator, Improvisation

Appearance

Training

CV CV - Television & Streaming CV - Film CV - Theatre CV - Audio

CV - Television & Streaming

2024

The Paradise

Yle / Reel Media Oy

Network/Distributor: Orange TV / YLE

Television series

Crime, Drama, Thriller

Maria Pyykkö
Directed by

Jami Kalliola
Supporting Lead

2022

Kannattelijat

YLE

Network/Distributor: YLE Finland

Television series

Drama

Hanna Maylett
Directed by

Niklas Viherkangas
Supporting Actor

2019

Aktivistit

YLE

Network/Distributor: YLE

Mini series

Action, Adventure, Drama, Period drama, Tragedy, War

Lauri Maijala
Directed by

Arvo Virtanen
Star of Episode

CV - Film

2024

Stolen

Netflix/ Kolibri Productions

Network/Distributor: Netflix

Feature film (cinema)

Adventure, Drama, Thriller

Elle Maria Eira
Directed by

Petri Stålnäcke
Supporting Actor

2022

My Unborn Son

ELO Aalto University

Network/Distributor: ELO Aalto University

Short film

Drama, Science fiction

Gyöngyi Fazekas
Directed by

Alex
Lead

2021

Love / Ritual

Filmakademie Wien

Network/Distributor: Filmakademie Wien

Short film

Crime, Psychothriller, Thriller

Sarah Hichri
Directed by

Male Lead
Lead

2020

Nachfühlen

ELO Aalto university

Network/Distributor: ELO Aalto university

Short film

Hannu Pekka Peltoniemi
Directed by

Juhani
Lead

2019

Barcelona

Indie

Network/Distributor: KAVI

Short film

Comedy, Drama, Young adult

Otto Kylmälä
Directed by

Ossi
Supporting Lead

2018

Veljeni Vartija

Helsinki Filmi

Network/Distributor: Helsinki Filmi

Feature film (cinema)

Biography, Drama

JP Siili
Directed by

Kaitsu
Bit Player

2018

Origami

Stadin AO

Network/Distributor: stadin AO

Short film

Romance

Leila Välimäki
Directed by

Antti (Librarian)
Supporting Lead