Josefin Asplund facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Josefin Asplund
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Josefin Asplund in 2019
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| Born | 15 October 1991 Stockholm, Sweden
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 ("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
In Spanish: Josefin Asplund para niños
