Nukâka Coster-Waldau facts for kids
Nukâka Coster-Waldau (born Sascha Nukâka Motzfeldt on February 23, 1971) is a famous actress and singer from Greenland. Many people know her simply as Nukâka. She also won the title of Miss Greenland in a beauty contest.
Nukâka is married to a Danish actor named Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. They have two daughters together. Her family comes from different backgrounds, including Inuit, German, and Norwegian heritage. She was born in a town called Uummannaq in Greenland. Her father, Josef Motzfeldt, is a well-known politician in Greenland.
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Her Early Life and Pageant Days
Nukâka Coster-Waldau, whose birth name was Nukâka Motzfeldt, represented Greenland in the 1990 Miss Universe Pageant. This is a big international beauty contest. She did very well, finishing in 19th place during the first rounds. This was the highest ranking Greenland had ever achieved in the Miss Universe competition!
Nukâka's Acting Career
Nukâka Coster-Waldau has starred in many films and television shows. She began her acting career in 1998. She is known for her strong performances in both Greenlandic and Danish productions.

Films She Has Been In
Nukâka has acted in several movies. Here are some of them:
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1998 | Heart of Light | Trommedanser | |
1998 | Vildspor | Jóna | |
2007 | White Night | Camillas veninde | |
2008 | Himmerland | Sofie's Mom | |
2010 | Eksperimentet | Margrethe | |
2012 | Skavengers | Airport Information Officer | |
2013 | Det grå guld | TV2 News Anchor | |
2014 | Sailor's Song | Sara | Short film |
2014 | Echoes of a Ronin | Aiko | Short film |
2018 | Anori | Anori |
Television Shows She Has Appeared In
Nukâka has also worked on television. Here are some of the TV series she has been a part of:
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2004 | Forsvar | Sørine Olsen | One episode: "Det største offer" |
2007 | Forbrydelsen | Journalist | Appeared in 4 episodes |
2010 | Bedre sent end aldrig | ||
2020 | Thin Ice | Ina Lynge |
Her Work in Theatre
Besides films and TV, Nukâka has also performed on stage.
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2008 | Polaroid | Stage play |