Minni Katina Mertens Actress
I'm a Norwegian half German actress, who grew up just outside of Oslo in Norway. From the age of 6, I trained classical violin and horse-riding. In 2017 I graduated with a BA in acting and have since been working in numerous film/Tv and theatre productions across Northern Europe.
I'm driven by drama, (dark) comedy and experimental films. With a particular interest in the absurdities of everyday life. I always aim to make my characters flawed, nuanced and real.
Special skills: horseriding (10 years experience), classical violin (12 years experience).
Overview
NationalityNorway, Germany
LanguagesBokmål (mother tongue), Norwegian (mother tongue), Danish (fluent), English (fluent), English – American (fluent), Swedish (fluent), English – British (good), Nynorsk (good), German (basic)
BornOslo, Norway
Age range28 - 40
Height168 cm
Ethnic typesMiddle Europe, Northern European / Scandinavian
Place of residenceCopenhagen - Hovedstaden (Denmark)
Possible accommodationOslo - Oslo (Norway), Malmö - Skane lan (Sweden)
Real nameMinni Katina Mertens
MembershipsDanish Actors’ Association - Dansk Skuespillerforbund (Denmark)
Norsk Skuespillerforbund - Norwegian Actors Equity Association (Norway)
Contact
Minni Katina Mertens
Alternative contact details:
Skills/Talents
Languages Bokmål (mother tongue), Norwegian (mother tongue), Danish (fluent), English (fluent), English – American (fluent), Swedish (fluent), English – British (good), Nynorsk (good), German (basic)
Dialects Norway (Central) (native dialect), Norway (Eastern) (native dialect)
Accents Norwegian (native accent), Scandinavian (native accent)
Dance Dance improvisation (basic)
Vocal pitch / Dubbing voice Alto
Musical instruments Viola (very good), Violin (very good)
Sports Horseback Riding (very good), Cycling (basic), Jogging (basic), Pilates (basic), Swimming (basic), Yoga (basic)
Other Skills Improvisation, Journalist, Storytelling
Appearance
Age range 28 - 40
Height 168 cm
Build Feminine
Colour of eyes Blue/green
Colour of hair Dark blonde
Hair style wavy medium long
Twin No
Ethnic types Middle Europe, Northern European / Scandinavian
Tattoo None
Piercing None
Training
Malmö Theatre Academy
Film acting
Copenhagen International School of Performing Arts
(BA) Acting
Awards/Nominations
2021
New:Vision - CPH:DOX (Denmark)
- Nomination
for / Look At Me
2021
Best actress - Panorama film festival (Denmark)
- Award
for Josefine / SK5161
CV CV - Television & Streaming CV - Film CV - Theatre CV - Audio
CV - Television & Streaming
2023 - 2023
Hvorfor snakker vi ikke om mig?
DR TV
Network/Distributor: DR TV
Television series
Theatrical comedy
Flæs
Directed by
Mirabelle
Actor in Episode
2022
The Viking - Downfall of a druglord
Monday productions
Network/Distributor: Viaplay
Mini series
Crime
Peter Anthony
Directed by
Eva Birkefeldt
Actor in Episode
2020
Gemini
Marlowe Films (NO)
Television series
Drama
Anna Fredrikke Bjerke
Directed by
Alma
Ongoing Role
CV - Film
2026
Jeg hadde verdens beste pappa
The Norwegian Filmschool
Drama
Daniel Ardt Nilssen
Directed by
Lotte (therapist)
Supporting Actor
2023
Cruel sea
Lofoten film collective
Drama, Fantasy
Tobias Bye
Directed by
Mermaid
Supporting Lead
2023
Been seen seeing
Sidsel Filipsen
Experimental
Majse Vilstrup
Directed by
Supporting Actor
2022
Hamskifte
The Norwegian Film School
Short film
Drama
Mirjam Thorkelsdottir
Directed by
Anna
Ensemble Leading Part
2021
SK5161
Short film
Minni Katina Mertens
Directed by
Josefine
Lead
2020
Look At Me
Network/Distributor: Studio Falsnaes
Experimental
Christian Falsnaes
Directed by
Lead
2020
På yttersida
Short film
Drama
Johanna Nyström
Directed by
Ensemble Leading Part
2018
Boy Gets Eaten
The Norwegian Film School
Network/Distributor: NRK
Short film
Drama, Horror
Sebastian Lagerkvist
Directed by
Lisa
Member of Ensemble
2018
Kamille's Garden
Vibeke Muasya
Short film
Comedy
Tom Schkolnik
Directed by
Marianne
Member of Ensemble
2017
The Puritans
Short film
Drama
Pia Louise Edvardsen
Directed by
Maja
Lead
2017
Weltschmerz
Short film
Drama
Sunniva Tangvik Kveum
Directed by
Sara
Member of Ensemble
2014
The Light That I Feel
Yang Fudong Studios
Network/Distributor: Salt Art Norway
Other
Experimental
Yang Fudong
Directed by
Member of Ensemble
2014
Girls Who Don't Wash Their Hands
Short film
Drama
Sunniva Tangvik Kveum
Directed by
Lead
CV - Theatre
2025
SUKKER
Sort/Hvid (DK)
Theatre: Black to Normal
Astrid Gade
Directed by
Kurator
2024
Retorisk selvforsvar
Kloden teater (NO)
Ivar Furre Aam
Directed by
Nina
Ensemble Leading Part
2021
Retorisk selvforsvarskurs
SALT
Theatre
Maria Drangeid
Directed by
Ensemble Leading Part
2020 - 2021
NO_WAY
Arts Council Norway
Theatre
Elise Tunstrøm, Rudolf Terland Bjørnerem
Directed by
Line
Ensemble Leading Part
2019 - 2021
The Foxcave
Sew Flunk Fury Wit (DK)
Theatre
Jesper Pedersen
Directed by
Member of Ensemble
2020
The Agitator
Arts Coucil Norway / Fritt Ord
Theatre
Elise Tunstrøm
Directed by
Lead
2019
The Vagina Monologues
Performing Arts Collective (NO)
Elise Tunstrøm
Directed by
Lead
2019
PARTY
Vega Arts (DK)
Christian Falsnaes
Directed by
Lead
2019
RISE
Kiasma (FI)
Other
Experimental
Christian Falsnaes
Directed by
Lead
2018 - 2019
The Time Being
Cantabile2 (DK)
Theatre
Experimental
Nullo Facchini
Directed by
Member of Ensemble
2018
Kommunen
Oslo National Academy of the Arts
Theatre
Experimental
Rudolf Terland Bjørnerem
Directed by
Member of Ensemble
2017
Justified Beliefs
ARoS (DK)
Other
Experimental
Christian Falsnaes
Directed by
Member of Ensemble
2017
IF
Bådteatret / othernessproject (DK)
Theatre
Experimental
Rita Sebestyen
Directed by
Lead
2016 - 2018
FRONT
Kunsthal Aarhus, Arbejdermuseet (DK)
Other
Experimental
Christian Falsnaes
Directed by
Lead
2016
27 Ways To Be Born
othernessproject (DK)
Theatre
Experimental, Monologue
Rita Sebestyen
Directed by
Member of Ensemble
2016 - 2017
Hidden Number
Cantabile2 (DK)
Theatre
Experimental
Nullo Facchini
Directed by
Member of Ensemble
2013
De Nysgjerrige
The Norwegian Centre for New Playwriting
Theatre
Drama
Liv Joelle Barbosa Blad
Directed by
Member of Ensemble
CV - Audio
2023
Kontra
Sveriges Radio (Swedish Radio)
Radio play/audiobook
Drama
Jenifer Malmquist
Directed by
Supporting Actor
