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Josefin Asplund
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Josefin Asplund in 2019
Born (1991-10-15) 15 October 1991 (age 33)
Stockholm, Sweden
Occupation Actress
Years active 2011–present

Josefin Asplund (born on October 15, 1991) is an actress from Sweden. She is famous around the world for playing Astrid in the TV show Vikings on the History Channel. She also played Pernilla Blomkvist in the 2011 movie The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. In 2015, she starred in the film The Circle, which was based on a popular Swedish book.

About Josefin Asplund

Josefin Asplund grew up in the city of Stockholm, Sweden. She lived with her Polish mother, Swedish father, and older sister. Her parents separated when she was seven years old.

Josefin started acting when she was just six years old. She joined a local theater group near her home. There, she performed in many different musicals until she was a teenager. She once said in an interview that the stage felt like a true home to her during her childhood.

After high school, Josefin studied acting at Södra Latins Gymnasium. She finished her studies in 2010. Soon after, she got a part in the movie The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. In this film, she acted alongside Daniel Craig.

Josefin also played a main character in the 2015 movie The Circle. This film was based on a very popular Swedish book. She became even more well-known internationally for her role as Astrid in the History Channel TV series Vikings.

Movies and TV Shows

Josefin Asplund has appeared in many movies and television series. Here are some of her notable roles.

Movies

Year Title Role Notes
2011 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Pernilla
2012 ... Sonja
2013 Piska en matta Caroline Short film
2015 The Circle Rebecka Mohlin
2016 Stödgruppen Felicia Short film
2019 Woodland Cemetery photographer Short film
2021 Champion of the World Paola Russian language
2024 Nova & Alice Nova

Television Series

Year Title Role Notes
2015 Arne Dahl: Efterskalv Molly Mini-series
2016–2018 Vikings Astrid 18 episodes
2017 Seven and Me ("Sept nains et moi") Blanche White Animation, 24 episodes
2018 Conspiracy of Silence ("Ingen utan skuld") Johanna Månsson 8 episodes
2019 Sanctuary [sv] ("Himmelsdalen") Helena 8 episodes
2020–2023 Top Dog Emily Jansson 14 episodes
2021 Snöänglar Jenni 6 episodes
2022 The Gambling Scandal

("Spelskandalen")

Therese Mini-series
2024 Twilight of the Gods Fenja (voice) Episode: "The Bride-Price"

See also

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