Quick Facts
Born:
1988-07-13
Birthplace:
Kokkola, Finland
Credits:
25 Total Roles
Oona Airola
Acting
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Biography
Oona Airola (born in 1988 in Kokkola) is a Finnish actress and singer.
Trained at the Central Ostrobothnia Conservatory of Music and graduating from the Theatre Academy of Helsinki in 2015, she made her film debut in Juho Kuosmanen's The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki (Hymyilevä mies, 2016), winning the Jussi Award for Best Supporting Actress. She went on to win the Jussi Award for Best Leading Actress for her performance in Land of Hope (Oma maa, 2018).
In cinema, she has notably appeared in Aurora (2019), Dogs Don't Wear Pants (2019), Girl Picture (Tytöt tytöt tytöt, 2022), and The Missile (Ohjus, 2024), a performance for which she won the Dragon Award for Best Acting at the Göteborg Film Festival. On television, she has held lead and recurring roles in several series, including Hotel Swan Helsinki, Cargo (Rahti), and Helsinki Syndrome.
Trained at the Central Ostrobothnia Conservatory of Music and graduating from the Theatre Academy of Helsinki in 2015, she made her film debut in Juho Kuosmanen's The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki (Hymyilevä mies, 2016), winning the Jussi Award for Best Supporting Actress. She went on to win the Jussi Award for Best Leading Actress for her performance in Land of Hope (Oma maa, 2018).
In cinema, she has notably appeared in Aurora (2019), Dogs Don't Wear Pants (2019), Girl Picture (Tytöt tytöt tytöt, 2022), and The Missile (Ohjus, 2024), a performance for which she won the Dragon Award for Best Acting at the Göteborg Film Festival. On television, she has held lead and recurring roles in several series, including Hotel Swan Helsinki, Cargo (Rahti), and Helsinki Syndrome.
Known For
Dogs Don't Wear Pants
Satu
Bordertown
Rebekka Koskelinen
The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki
Raija Jänkä
Girl Picture
Sanna
Land of Hope
Anni
Aurora
Kinky
Helsinki Syndrome
Hanna Raivio
The Missile
Niina
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Blue Baby MOVIE | Leni |
| 2026 | Happy Sassy Beautiful MOVIE | Kaija Kokkola / Kaija Koo |
| 2026 | Hildur TV | Anna Virtanen |
| 2026 | Son of Revenge – The Story of Kalevala MOVIE | Marjatta |
| 2025 | The Girl Who Disappeared TV | Linda |
| 2025 | Ricky Rapper and the Double MOVIE | Mirabella |
| 2024 | White Trash MOVIE | Milla |
| 2024 | The Missile MOVIE | Niina |
| 2023 | Four Little Adults MOVIE | Enni |
| 2022 | Helsinki Syndrome TV | Hanna Raivio |