Ulla Virtanen Actress
A freelance actress from Helsinki, Finland. Studied in London, New York and Los Angeles. I work often using either Finnish, Swedish or English.
I'm naturally comedienne, but also love to create authentic and real dramatic characters.
Overview
NationalityFinland
LanguagesFinnish (mother tongue), English (fluent), Swedish (fluent), English – American (good), English – British (good), German (basic)
BornRiihimäki, Finland, Finland
Age range34 - 45
Height177 cm
Ethnic typesRedhead with freckles, Scandinavian, White
Place of residenceHelsinki - Uusimaa (Finland)
Possible accommodationLos Angeles (United States of America)
MembershipsSuomen Näyttelijäliitto (Finland)
Contact
Olofsgt 18
STOCKHOLM 11136
Sweden
Skills/Talents
Languages Finnish (mother tongue), English (fluent), Swedish (fluent), English – American (good), English – British (good), German (basic)
Dialects Finland (South) (native dialect)
Accents American (very good), British (very good), English (very good), Swedish (very good), Scandinavian (good), Irish RP (basic)
Dance Ballet (basic), Jazz dance (basic), Pole dancing (basic), Show dance (basic), Waltz (basic)
Singing. Choral Singing (good), Stage singing (good), Musical (basic)
Vocal pitch / Dubbing voice Mezzo soprano
Musical instruments Cello (basic), Piano (basic)
Sports Aerobics (good), Cycling (good), Gym (good), Jogging (good), Kayak (good), Pilates (good), Swimming (good), Volleyball (good), Yoga (good), Badminton (basic), Bowling (basic), Canoe (basic), Fishing (basic), Ice Skating (basic), Ice Skating (basic), Rollerskating (basic), Skiing (basic)
Driving licences / Other permits Driver’s licence car
Other Skills Improvisation, Pilates, Storytelling
Appearance
Age range 34 - 45
Height 177 cm
Build Feminine
Colour of eyes Green
Colour of hair Strawberry blonde
Hair style straight medium long
Twin No
Special physical characteristics Freckles.
Ethnic types Redhead with freckles, Scandinavian, White
Tattoo None
Glasses No
Scars Yes, visible
Training
Actors Academy Finland
RP British English workshop & American Accent workshop
American Academy of Dramatic Arts, New York
CV CV - Television & Streaming CV - Film CV - Theatre CV - Commercials CV - Audio CV - Other
CV - Television & Streaming
2024
SYKE
Network/Distributor: Yellow Film & TV
Television series
Drama
Toni Laine
Directed by
Anni-Mari (a guest in 3 episodes)
Guest Role
2023
Murha Hangossa
Zodiak Finland
Network/Distributor: Nelonen
Television series
Aleksi Mäkelä
Directed by
Small Role
2019
Pala Sydämestä
YLE
Network/Distributor: YLE
Television series
Drama
Hanna Maylett
Directed by
Police officer Salla
Actor in Episode
2019
Onnela
Network/Distributor: C-more / MTV3
Comedy
Jaakko Saariluoma
Directed by
Taru
Guest Role
2019
Jarin ja Karin Kesäloma
Network/Distributor: YLE
Television series
Comedy, Family
Petteri Summanen
Directed by
Meri Lampinen
Guest Role
2018
Härölä
Network/Distributor: YLE
Television series
Comedy
Teemu Niukkanen
Directed by
Supporting Actor
2017
Luottomies
Television series
Comedy
Lauri Nurkse
Directed by
Ansa
Guest Role
2017
Roba
Television series
Drama
Joona Tena
Directed by
Social worker Sini
Actor in Episode
2017
Downshiftaajat
s.2
Network/Distributor: YLE
Television series
Comedy
Teppo Airaksinen
Directed by
Actor in Episode
2017 - 2019
ToosaTV
Network/Distributor: FOX
Comedy
Cristal Snow
Directed by
Many during 3 seasons
Ongoing Supporting Actor
2016 - 2018
Efter Nio
daily talk show
Network/Distributor: YLE Svenska
Other
Parad Media
Directed by
Host/presenter
2016
Kimmo
Comedy
Teppo Airaksinen
Directed by
Feissari
Actor in Episode
2012 - 2014
Suorana Kortesmäki
Network/Distributor: YLE
Other
Variety show
Taku Kaskela
Directed by
Comedian
Host/presenter
CV - Film
2025
Meduusalla ei ole sydäntä
Network/Distributor: Optipari Oy
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Tuukka Temonen
Directed by
Leena
Bit Player
2017
Valmentaja
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Tuukka Temonen
Directed by
Virpi
Supporting Actor
2016
Sangarid
Network/Distributor: Matila Röhr
Feature film (cinema)
Comedy
Jaak Kilmi
Directed by
Pirjo
Guest Role
CV - Theatre
2021 - 2022
Kasetti Hajalla
Keski-Uudenmaan Teatteri, Finland
Variety show
Comedy, Variety show
Kalle Tahkolahti
Directed by
Member of Ensemble
2021
THIÉRY, SÉBASTIEN: Ovista ja Ikkunoista
KUT
Theatre
Comedy
Toni Wallström
Directed by
Supporting Actor
2020 - 2021
Koukussa (Caught in the net)
KUT theater, Finland
Theatre
Comedy
quick understudy role
Directed by
Barbara Smith
Member of Ensemble
2019 - 2020
Snow in Venice (Vaimoni on toista maata)
Kouvola Theater, Finland
Theatre
Comedy
Veli-Matti Karén
Directed by
Helena
Ensemble Leading Part
2016
Grounded
Bromance Oy
Theatre
Drama, Monologue
Jermo Grundström
Directed by
Pilot
Lead
2009 - 2019
Improvisational theater VSOP
Improvisaatioteatteri VSOP
Theatre
Comedy, Other
All
Directed by
Improvisational theater
Member of Ensemble
2008
Puhtaana Käteen
Riihimäki Theater
Theatre
Aleksander Anria
Directed by
Tarkastaja Tikkinen
Supporting Actor
2006
Shakespeare: Comedy of Errors
AADA, New York
Theatre
Comedy
Dr Jack Wann
Directed by
Luciana
Supporting Actor
2006
Chronicles
AADA, New York
Theatre
Drama
Jamer Warwick
Directed by
Dorothy
Lead
CV - Commercials
2018
Hopoti
Commercial
Commercial
Tuukka Temonen
Directed by
Lead
2016 - 2018
Derek
Network/Distributor: Flik Media
Other
Commercial, Educational
Kimmo Leed
Directed by
Member of Ensemble
2016
Sonera X Tutor
Isobar / Sonera
Commercial
Markku Kirves
Directed by
Lead
2009
DNA Challenge
Commercial
Commercial
Rane Tiukkanen
Directed by
Lead
CV - Audio
2021 - 2022
Hasse avaruudesta
YLE
Network/Distributor: YLE
Other
Comedy
Lasse Nousiainen
Directed by
Member of Ensemble
2021 - 2022
Voice actor (Jabber jaw & multiple characters)
Jellystone
Network/Distributor: HBO MAX
Dubbing
Animation
No director / Finland
Directed by
several roles
Ongoing Supporting Actor
2018
Improvised Murder Mystery
Network/Distributor: Radio theater YLE / Improvisaatioteatteri VSOP
Radio session
Comedy, Mystery
Pekka Savolainen
Directed by
Member of Ensemble
2017
Wendy and the refugee neverland
Network/Distributor: TAIK
Voice-over
Olli-Ilpo Salonen
Directed by
Speaker/narrator
2017
Sairaalakamut (Game)
Network/Distributor: Kummit ry
Other
Educational, Kids' production
Kummit ry
Directed by
Speaker/narrator
2017
Voice work
Network/Distributor: Dictum Oy
Dubbing
Commercial
Various
Directed by
Speaker/narrator
2013
Suorana Virtanen
Network/Distributor: YLEX
Radio session
-
Directed by
Radio show host, on radio show
Host/presenter
2011
Aamupojat
Network/Distributor: Radio NRJ Finland
Radio session
-
Directed by
Morning radioshow host & producer
Host/presenter
CV - Other
2021
BESS: Ram pam pam
UMK
Network/Distributor: YLE
Music video
Heikki Slåen
Directed by
Mother
Supporting Lead
