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Nukâka Coster-Waldau
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Coster-Waldau in 2022
Born
Sascha Nukâka Motzfeldt

(1971-02-23) 23 February 1971 (age 54)
Uummannaq, County of Greenland, Denmark
Nationality Greenlandic
Occupation
  • Actress
  • singer
Years active 1998–present
Spouse(s)
(m. 1998)
Children 2
Parent(s)
  • Josef Motzfeldt (father)

Nukâka Coster-Waldau (born Sascha Nukâka Motzfeldt on February 23, 1971), often known simply as Nukâka, is a talented actress and singer from Greenland. She also won the title of Miss Greenland before starting her acting career. Nukâka is married to the well-known Danish actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and they have two daughters.

Nukâka was born in Uummannaq, a town in Greenland. Her family background includes Inuit, German, and Norwegian heritage. Her father, Josef Motzfeldt, is a respected politician in Greenland.

Becoming Miss Greenland

Before she became an actress, Nukâka was known for her beauty pageant success. As Miss Greenland, she represented her country in the Miss Universe 1990 competition. She placed 19th in the preliminary rounds. This was the highest placement Greenland had ever achieved at the Miss Universe pageant.

Nukâka's Acting Career

Nukâka Coster-Waldau has appeared in many films and television shows. She started her acting journey in 1998. Her roles have shown her talent in both Greenlandic and international productions.

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Nukâka Coster-Waldau with her husband Nikolaj at the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival in 2022

Movies She Has Been In

Nukâka has acted in several movies. Here are some of them:

  • 1998: Heart of Light as Trommedanser
  • 1998: Vildspor as Jóna
  • 2007: White Night as Camillas veninde
  • 2008: Himmerland as Sofie's Mom
  • 2010: Eksperimentet as Margrethe
  • 2012: Skavengers as Airport Information Officer
  • 2013: Det grå guld as TV2 News Anchor
  • 2014: Sailor's Song as Sara (a short film)
  • 2014: Echoes of a Ronin as Aiko (a short film)
  • 2018: Anori as Anori

TV Shows She Has Appeared In

Nukâka has also taken on roles in various television series:

  • 2004: Forsvar as Sørine Olsen (in the episode "Det største offer")
  • 2007: Forbrydelsen as a Journalist (in 4 episodes)
  • 2010: Bedre sent end aldrig
  • 2020: Thin Ice as Ina Lynge
  • 2025: The Wheel of Time as Bair (a recurring role in the 3rd season)

Stage Performances

In addition to her screen work, Nukâka has performed in theatre.

  • 2008: Polaroid (a stage play)

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See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Nukâka para niños

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