Alina Tomnikov
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Alina Tomnikov was born on 24 June 1988 in Kerava, Finland to a Russian father and Finnish mother. Her parents met in Saint Petersburg, where her mother was studying to be physician. The family moved to Finland in the late 1980s.[1] She graduated from Helsinki Theatre Academy with a master's degree in 2013.[2]
Her cousin is ice hockey player Rami Määttä.[3]
Career
In 2017, Tomnikov made her Russian acting debut, starring as Princess Wilhelmina of Hesse-Darmstadt / Her Highness Natalya Alexeyevna in historical television series Ekaterina.[4] She joined the cast of the ninth season of the sketch comedy television show Putous in 2018.[5] In 2018, she starred in the titular role in Yle's drama series Donna, portraying a blind woman seeking love after being left by her husband.[6]
In 2023, Tomnikov starred in her debut leading role in Pamela Tola's drama film The Worst Idea Ever.[7] She was honored the Shooting Stars Award by European Film Promotion.[8] She released her first novel, Käännä hirviö kylkiasentoon on 30 August 2023.[9]
Personal life
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Rolli and the Golden Key | Milli Menninkäinen | |
| 2014 | The Grump | Ldujmila | |
| 2014 | Mercy All the Way | Angelica | Short film |
| 2015 | Homebreaker | Roosa | Short film |
| 2015 | TV Cops | Sanna | |
| 2016 | Love Records | Anna | |
| 2016 | Rolli and the Secret Route | Milli Menninkäinen | |
| 2016 | The Log | Makeup | Short film |
| 2017 | The Unknown Soldier | Russian woman | |
| 2017 | Rendel | Marla | |
| 2017 | Euthanizer | Elisa | |
| 2017 | Amnesia | Sonja | Short film Also as writer |
| 2018 | My Brother's Keeper | Anna | |
| 2018 | Trainer | Secretary | |
| 2019 | Insanity | Vivi | |
| 2021 | Rabobesto – Or How I Saved a Monster | Golden girl | Short film |
| 2022 | Solar Wind Alley | Alice | |
| 2022 | Häät ennen hautajaisia | — | As story developer |
| 2023 | The Worst Idea Ever | Ripe | |
| 2023 | Finders 2: Pharaoh's Ring | Annabella Pehko | |
| 2023 | Fallen Leaves | Tonja | |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2007 | Jako kahteen | Tuuli | |
| 2012 | Roba | Minna | |
| 2014 | Nymphs | Milena | |
| 2014 | Ihan sama | Agent | |
| 2015 | Hinnalla millä hyvänsä | Janna | |
| 2015 | 1001 Rikua | Olga | |
| 2016–2017 | Downshiftaajat | Anna Myllylä | |
| 2017–2019 | Syke | Jonna Korvenoja | |
| 2017–2019 | Ekaterina | Princess Wilhelmina of Hesse-Darmstadt / Her Highness Natalya Alexeyevna | |
| 2017 | Pää edellä | Emmi | |
| 2018 | Putous | Various characters | Also as writer |
| 2018 | Deadwind | Iiris | |
| 2018 | Donna | Donna | |
| 2018 | Ratamo | Elena Baronova | |
| 2018 | Aikuisen naisen joulukalenteri | Iines, Victoria Beckham | |
| 2018 | Arctic Circle | Lana | |
| 2019–present | Moominvalley | Snorkmaiden | Voice role |
| 2019 | Kevyttä yläpilveä | Venla | |
| 2022 | True Story Suomi | Henna | Episode: "Maiju" |
| 2022 | Paratiisi | Sohanna Lahti | |
