Kristín Þóra Haraldsdóttir

Kristín Þóra Haraldsdóttir is an Icelandic actress and musician who has become a distinctive presence in both the theatrical and cinematic landscapes of her country. Born on 25 February 1982 in Reykjavík, she honed her craft at the Iceland Academy of the Arts, graduating from the drama department in the spring of 2007 and instantly stepping onto the professional stage. After graduating, she joined the Akureyri Theatre Company, where she performed in productions such as Óvitar, Ökutímum, and Fló on Skinn, showcasing a versatile range that quickly attracted the attention of larger institutions. In the spring of 2008 she was recruited by the Reykjavík City Theatre and the National Theatre of Iceland, where she took on an impressive slate of roles including The West One, The Ruins, The People in the Cellar, The Hurricane, The Styrian Pet, The Darling Child, Fanny and Alexander, Tengdó, Little Hamlet, Wishbone, Socrates, Flood, The Strip, and God Bless Iceland. Her television career expanded with notable performances in the Icelandic series Fangar (2017) and as Gunna in the popular series Stella Blómkvist the same year. Kristín Þóra’s film work reached international acclaim when she head‑lined the Sundance‑winning film And Breathe Normally (2018) as Lára, and portrayed Magnea in Let Me Fall (2018), which premiered at TIFF. In 2019 she was selected for the prestigious European Film Promotion’s “Shooting Stars” program, underscoring her rising profile across Europe. Her talent has been recognized with numerous awards, including the 2016 Grimm Prize for Best Supporting Actress, the 2015 Icelandic Theatre Award, and the 2019 Edda for Best Supporting Actress for Praise Me to Fall. Beyond acting, she continues to explore music, contributing to the artistic vibrancy of Iceland’s cultural scene.