Pia Tjelta facts for kids
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Pia Tjelta
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Tjelta in July 2013
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Pia Merete Tjelta
12 September 1977 Stavanger, Norway
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| Occupation | Actress |
Pia Merete Tjelta, born on September 12, 1977, in Stavanger, Norway, is a talented Norwegian actress. She has starred in many films and TV shows.
Pia Tjelta started her acting journey early. She made her first film appearance in 2001 in a movie called Mongoland. She then studied at the Norwegian National Academy of Theatre, graduating in 2006. Even before she finished her studies, she was already acting in films.
In 2006, Pia Tjelta also began acting on stage. Her first play was Fyrverkerimakarens dotter at Det Norske Teatret. The next year, in 2007, she played the character Maria in the play "Få meg på, for faen" at the same theater.
One of her notable roles was in the romantic comedy Mars og Venus in 2007. She played the main character, Ida. This film was very popular and brought her a lot of attention. In 2014, Pia Tjelta also worked with designer Tine Mollatt to create her own collection of dresses.
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Pia Tjelta's Acting Roles
Pia Tjelta has appeared in many different movies and TV series. Here are some of her well-known roles:
Movies and Films
- Mongoland (2001), playing Pia
- Buddy (2003), playing Henriette
- Kvinnen i mitt liv (2003), playing Maria
- Monstertorsdag (2004), playing a Russian potato seller
- An Enemy of the People (2005), playing Petra
- 37 og et halvt (2005), playing Michelle
- 5 løgner (2007)
- Mars & Venus (2007), playing Ida
- Lønsj (2008), playing Heidi
- Varg Veum - Falne Engler (2008), playing Rebecca
- 90 minutes (2012), playing Elin
- Blind Spot (2018), playing Marie
- Don't Call Me Mama (2025), playing Eva. This film competed for an award at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
Television Series
- Kodenavn Hunter (2008)
- Neste Sommer (TV series) (2014-2019), playing Anki
- State of Happiness (2018-2024), playing Ingrid Nyman
- Hidden: Förstfödd (TV series) (2019), playing Leander
- Norsemen (TV series) (2020), playing a Dragon Rider
- Made in Oslo (TV series) (2022), playing Elin
Awards and Recognition
Pia Tjelta has received awards for her acting.
In 2025, she won the Best Actress Award at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival for her role in the film Don't Call Me Mama.
External links
- Agent home page
- Millionstøtte til vågal Pia Tjelta-film (Dagbladet, 2006)
- Spiller ungjente (SeHer.no, 2006)
- Privilegerte Pia (Universitas, 2006)
- Venner for livet (Dagbladet, intervju, 2003)
