About

Henna is a Finnish actor and performing artist graduated as BA from Copenhagen International School of Performing Arts (CISPA) in summer 2021.

The premise of her work lies on the mindbody methodologies of Rudolf Laban & Yat Malmgren Movement Psychology as well as Gaga Movement Language, developed by Ohad Naharin. Among the physical approach to her work she is educated with Stanislavski and Ivana Chubbuck techniques alongside with Jung’s philosophies on archetypes, dreams and the collective unconscious.

Her work formulates around psychophysical investigation, close research on the subject matter, intuitive symbolism and associative writing. She’s no stranger to co-creating, devising, ensemble work and cross-disciplinarity. She finds inspiration through music, painting, photography, yoga and movement as well as utilizing her sense and emotional memory.


"When working in a group, Henna is observant and supportive towards the project as well as her colleagues. She gives room for the ideas and creativity of the group but isn’t afraid of letting her own vision to be seen. Henna’s strengths are her ability to combine a keen intellect with emotional vulnerability, her empathy, her down-to-earth and can-do attitude but also her raw quality of needing to express herself,
physically and vocally."

Lars Henning, Artistic Director of CISPA

"Throughout the past three years I have personally observed her passion and commitment across numerous projects and as essential member of a closely knit ensemble. Within all these productions, and amidst all the pressures of artistic creation, Henna displays ingenuity, integrity and responsibility which stand out clearly above the crowd. Having seen many of her productions realized over the past years, and knowing the brilliance and charm which she consistently bring to her work, I look forward to the thrill of her new projects."
Michael Wighton, Associate Director of CISPA

Details

Date of birth 7.7.1994
Nationality Finnish
Locations Helsinki, Finland
Languages Finnish (native), English (fluent)
Height 162 cm
Weight 52 kg
Hair color natural blonde
Eye color dark blue
Voice mezzo-soprano
Driving licence B

Education

CISPA – Copenhagen International School of Performing Arts
/ Bachelor of Arts
/ 2018 - 2021
/ Copenhagen, Denmark

Työväen Akatemia
/ Theatre Studies
/ 2014 - 2015
/ Kauniainen, Finland

Skills

Singing
Dancing
Gaga Movement Language
Devising
Improvisation
Ukulele
Writing

Theatre

Year / Production / Writer / Director / Role / Company / Location

2022 / Bagdadin Julia / Bakr Hasan / Bakr Hasan / Julia / Helsinki, Finland
2022 / Summertaim Säädness - vielä on kesä jäljellä / Karri Karjalainen & Henna Mäki-Filppula / Jonne Suopajärvi / Anne / Heinäteatteri / Vaala - Mikkeli - Mäntyharju - Savonlinna, Finland
2022 / Maidanin päiväkirjat - dramatic reading / Natalia Vorozbyt / Sonja Sorvola / KokoTeatteri / Helsinki, Finland
2022 / Top Girls - dramatic reading / Caryl Churchill / The collective / Griselda / I Heard There Would Be Cake / Copenhagen, Denmark
2022 / Revenge Party / The collective / Devised / Dionysos / Behold - International Theatre Festival / Copenhagen, Denmark
2022 / Quality Cattle / Minna-Mari Määttälä, Roosa Honkanen & Carol Hayes / Carol Hayes / Display Model 72 & Winnie / Assemble Theatre Collective / Copenhagen, Denmark
2021 / Black Tie / Nuria Legarda Andueza & the collective / Nuria Legarda Andueza / Henna / CISPA / Copenhagen, Denmark
2020 / Dionysia / Euripides (original play Bacchae) / Lars Henning / Bacchae, Dionysos & Herdsman / CISPA / Copenhagen, Denmark
2020 / From Morning to Midnight / Georg Kaiser / Lars Henning / Death / CISPA / Copenhagen, Denmark
2019 / People, Places and Things / Duncan Macmillan / Lars Henning / Emma / CISPA / Copenhagen, Denmark
2019 / Top Girls / Caryl Churchill / Lars Henning / Isabella Bird & Kit / CISPA / Copenhagen, Denmark

Short Film

Year / Production / Concept / Writer / Role / Location

2020 / Love You More Than I Can / Milda Sutkevičiūtė & Henna Mäki-Filppula in collaboration with Caroline Aravicius / an adaptation of Caryl Churchill's Drunk Enough to Say I Love You? / Sam / Copenhagen, Denmark
2020 / Grit / Julius Grut / Julius Grut / Maria / Copenhagen Denmark

Dubbing

Year / Production / Character / Studio / Location
In Finnish

2021 / Kindi Kids / Donatina, Peppa-Mint, Masha Mello, Jessicake, Rainbow Kate, Cindy Pops, Summer Peaches, Berry D’Lish, Pearlina, Tiara Sparkles / Mint Copenhagen / Copenhagen, Denmark


Voice Overs

Year / Production / Studio / Location
In Finnish

2022 / Baby Maracas - voice over and songs / Mint Copenhagen / Copenhagen, Denmark
2022 / Air Baltic - on board announcements / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Malmö, Sweden

Commercial Voice Overs

Year / Production / Studio / Location
In Finnish

2022 / FurFluffs / Mint Copenhagen / Copenhagen, Denmark
2022 / Schelich Horse Club / Mint Copenhagen / Copenhagen, Denmark
2022 / Purse Pets ll / Mint Copenhagen / Copenhagen, Denmark
2022 / Little Live Pets - Mama Surprise / Mint Copenhagen / Copenhagen, Denmark
2022 / Pixo Bitz / Mint Copenhagen / Copenhagen, Denmark
2022 / B*Pack / Mint Copenhagen / Copenhagen, Denmark
2022 / Purse Pets / Mint Copenhagen / Copenhagen, Denmark
2021 / Hasbro - My Little Pony Sing ‘n Skate Sunny Starscout / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Malmö, Sweden
2021 / Play Doh - Cake & Oven Playset / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2020 / Play Doh - Crazy Cuts Stylist / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2020 / Hasbro - furReal Mama Josie / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2020 / Hasbro - My Little Pony Potion Ponies / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2020 / Hasbro - Operation Pet Scan / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark

Audiobook narrations

Year / Book / Author / Publisher / Studio / Location
In Finnish

2022 / Keittiöjumalan vaimo / Amy Tan / Saga / dcBelle, Helsinki
2022 / Kaikkien joulujen äiti / Milly Johnson / Bazar / Silencio, Helsinki
2022 / Viivi Pusu ja rakkauskirjeet / Tittamari Marttinen / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2022 / Viivi Pusu ja kaverikaruselli / Tittamari Marttinen / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2022 / Pohjoistullin tyttösakki / Elin Wägner / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2021 / Sinäkö se olitkin? / Anni Polva / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2021 / Viivi Pusu ja Tuhkimon tennari / Tittamari Marttinen / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2021 / Viivi Pusu ja toffeesydän / Tittamari Marttinen / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2021 / Karhun Kumarrus - Miina Sillanpään nuoruus / Raili Mikkanen / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2021 / Joulu joka päivä / Jessika Devert & Annika Devert / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2021 / Aurora - Keisarinnan hovineito / Raili Mikkanen / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2021 / Teatteriin! Ida Aalbergin nuoruus / Raili Mikkanen / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2021 / Pilven varjo / Taru Väyrynen / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2021 / Meidän suomalainen Töpö / Raili Mikkanen / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2021 / Rakkaus ajaa ojaan / Anni Polva / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2021 / Lotta Torvinen kummitusjahdissa / Elisa Nieminen / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2021 / Lotta Torvinen porovarkaiden jäljillä / Elisa Nieminen / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2021 / Lotta Torvinen ja kuninkaallinen risteily / Elisa Nieminen / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2021 / Lotta Torvinen ja salaperäisen käärön arvoitus / Elisa Nieminen / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2021 / Yöperhonen / Catherine Cookson / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2021 / Hello Kitty - Luokkaretki / Sanrio / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2021 / Hello Kitty - Rantaloma / Sanrio / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2021 / Hello Kitty - Aarrejahti / Sanrio / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2021 / Hello Kitty - Eläinseikkailu / Sanrio / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2021 / Hello Kitty - Hääpäivä / Sanrio / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2021 / Hello Kitty - Muffinimysteeri / Sanrio / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2021 / Hello Kitty - Hemmottelupäivä / Sanrio / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2021 / Hello Kitty - Poppiprinsessa / Sanrio / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2021 / Hello Kitty - TV-tähti / Sanrio / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2021 / Hello Kitty - Ystävyyskerho / Sanrio / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2021 / Ole minulle hän / Anita Aure / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2021 / Se on moro, hullu luokka! / Kaisa Ikola / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2021 / Jäitä hattuun, hullu luokka! / Kaisa Ikola / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2021 / Hullu luokka ja salaiset kansiot / Kaisa Ikola / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2021 / Hullu luokka eetterissä / Kaisa Ikola / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2021 / Hullu luokka ja kadonneen opettajan arvoitus / Kaisa Ikola / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2020 / Leikit tulella / Anita Aure / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2020 / Hullu luokka / Kaisa Ikola & Minna Kulmala / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2020 / Hullu luokka rakastuu / Kaisa Ikola & Minna Kulmala / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2020 / Hullu luokka iskee jälleen / Kaisa Ikola / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2020 / Aasin kosto / Mari Mörö / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2020 / Miehetön vyöhyke / Liisa Tammio / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark
2020 / Kemiaa ja kelvottomia miehiä / Liisa Tammio / Saga / dcBelle Audiopost AB / Copenhagen, Denmark