Born Laura Pauliina Malmivaara, in the Kajaani region of Finland, to a clerical household, Laura is an established Actor, Singer, and Model. While acting is Laura’s top priority, she is also skilled and professional photographer who has hosted numerous exhibitions of her own. has dabbled with blogging and hosting television shows.
Laura worked as a model before she became an actress. She spent a number of years living and working as a model in Athens, Greece, after completing her education at the Sibelius Upper Secondary School in 1992. Laura received her diploma from the Helsinki Theatre Academy in 2002. She also studied theology at the University of Helsinki and photography at the School of Arts, Design, and Architecture in Helsinki.
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Birth: 26 October 1973
Nationality: Finnish
Occupation: Actor, Singer, Model, Host, Blogger, Photographer
Alma Mater: University of Helsinki, Helsinki Theatre Academy
Spouse: Aku Louhimies; Divorced in 2003.
How is Laura Malmivaara’s career and professional life?
After making her acting debut in the 1993 film Harjunpää and the Persecutors, portraying the role of a Model, Laura went on to appear in a large number of Finnish film and television projects. In the movie FC Venus of 2004, she played Carita, in 2004’s Vares: Private Eye her character was called Helena Pääkkönen, in 2002’s Restless, she plaed Tina and also performed a song “Daa Da” with the rest of the case and lastly, in she played the role of Laura in Lovers & Leavers in 2002 and 2005.
In the drama television series Kotikatu, where she played the priest Tuija Kangasharju from 2002 to 2012, Laura received much critical appraisal for her performance.
In addition to her parts in Finnish productions, Laura has also played the lead in two Italian movies,
Màrja in L’amore di Màrja (2002) and Eeva in Thy Neighbor (2008), both of which were written and directed by Anne Riitta Ciccone. She also played the character Elena in Rafael Edholm’s 2006 Swedish comedy Baba’s Cars, which was written and directed by Edholm.
From 2004 until 2008, Lauara was a founding member of the theatre company Akseli Ensemble. Since 2008, Lauara has been a part of the Helsinki-based KOM-teatteri.
Myytävänä elämä, Laura’s musical debut CD, was made available in 2005 through Elements Music. Pop songs make up the ten-track album, which was preceded and followed by the singles “Nukkumaan” and “Myytävänä elämä” in 2005 and 2006, respectively. The single “Myytävänä elämä” failed to enter the Official Finnish Singles Chart, but “Nukkumaan” reached a top position of number seventeen. She also penned and sang the song “Sadepilvet” for the movie Lovers & Leavers.
In addition to her work as an actress in movies, Laura has also worked as a still photographer for several movies. Three exhibits of her photographic work have also been held: Mikä minusta tulee isona (2004), Lauran matkakuvia: Tukholma (2012, 2013), and Taiteilijakuvia (2015).
From 2010 until 2013, Laura frequently posted for Bonnier Publications Oy’s women’s magazine Evita.
On MTV3 AVA from 2009 to 2010, Laura served as the host of Peili, a board game-inspired programme that ran for two seasons. Two seasons of Lauran matkakuvia: Tukholma, a travel show that aired on Liv from 2012 to 2013, were hosted by Laura in those two years. With a different celebrity guest in each episode of the show, she visited the city of Stockholm.
What is Laura Malmivaara’s personal life like?
Only glimpses of Laura’s personal life are available for public consumption. She was married to renowned Finnish film director and screenwriter, Aku Louhimies, for 8 years prior to their mutual divorce. She has two daughters aged, 18 and 16, from her marriage with Aku.
Olli, Laura’s younger brother, was a former NHL ice hockey player. Malla Malmivaara, an actress and singer who shares Laura’s name, is Laura’s second cousin.
What are the honours and accolades received by Laura Malmivaara?
She received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 60th Jussi Awards in 2006 for her work in the FC Venus.
What is Laura Malmivaara’s net worth?
Laura’s net worth is estimated to be $1.5 Million based on her earnings as an actor, singer, television host, and her photography exhibitions.