Maria Sid
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 13, 1968 in Helsinki, Finland
- Active Years
- 1969–2025 (57 Years)
- Total Credits
- 35 credits in database
Biography
Maria Charlotta Sid-Achrén is a Finnish actress and director born on May 13, 1968, in Helsinki, Finland. She lives and works in both Finland and Sweden. Known for her work in film and television, she appeared as Anna Valli in Musta valo and played Sanna Tervo in the television series All the Sins between 2019 and 2023. Her other credits include the television program Donna Paukku, the series Karjalan kunnailla, the film The Conference, and the 2010 Christmas calendar Hotell Gyllene Knorren as the character Ritva. Additionally, she has performed as Muminmamman in feature films. Beyond acting, Sid has directed various theater productions, including My Fair Lady, Play Me, Äidinmaa, and Chess. She was appointed director of the Stockholm City Theatre in 2019.
Career overview
Maria Sid-Achrén is a Finnish actress and director born on May 13, 1968, in Helsinki, Finland. She lives and works in both Finland and Sweden, participating in film and television productions across both countries. Throughout her career, she has been credited with 34 acting roles. She is recognized for her performance in the Finnish satire television program Donna Paukku and for her portrayal of the character Ritva in the 2010 Swedish television Christmas calendar series Hotell Gyllene Knorren. Her filmography includes roles as Muminmamman in feature films, as well as appearances in productions such as Karjalan kunnailla, Musta valo, The Conference, and the television series All the Sins, where she played the character Sanna Tervo between 2019 and 2023.
In addition to her screen work, Sid has been active in theater as both an actress and a director. Her directing credits include the 2003 musical My Fair Lady at the Svenska Teatern, the 2009 musical Play Me at the same venue, the 2017 play Äidinmaa at the Espoo City Theatre, and the 2018 musical Chess at the Svenska Teatern. In 2019, she was appointed as the director of the Stockholm City Theatre.
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Full Filmography
35 titles- Earworm (2025) as Doktorn
- Parterapi i Gagnef (2025) as Marika
- Pressure Point (2024) as Isa Stenberg
- The Conference (2023) as Ingela
- Ricky Rapper and the Wild Machine (2023) Director
- Off Track (2022) as Socialsekreterare
- Tuesday Club (2022) as Ingela
- A Good Family (2022) as Anna Valli
- Ricky Rapper and the Fake Vincent (2020) Screenplay
- Ricky Rapper and the Fake Vincent (2020) Director
- All the Sins (2019) as Sanna Tervo
- My Life as a Comedian (2019) as Ritva
- Moomins and the Winter Wonderland (2017) as Muumimamma / Salome / Homssumuori (Finnish / Swedish version) (voice)
- L'Etoile du Nord - Kokkola Opera (2017) Director
- The Dissidents (2017) as Sibylla
- Devil's Bride (2016) as Lisbeta Skarp
- Heaven on Earth (2015) as Helena
- Reunion (2015) as Vastaanottovirkailija
- Moomins on the Riviera (2014) as Muumimamma (voice)
- Hallåhallå (2014) as Disa
- King Lily of the Valley (2013) as Fanny
- August Fools (2013) as Liisa
- Flicker (2012) as Tarja
- Hotell Gyllene Knorren - filmen (2011) as Ritva Rantanen
- Hella W (2011) as Passarivanki
- Hotell Gyllene Knorren (2010) as Ritva Rantanen
- Livet i Fagervik (2008) as Annika
- Glenn (2008) as Laila
- Karjalan kunnailla (2007) as Kirsti Miettinen
- The Year of the Wolf (2007) as Terttu Salminen
- Doobidoo (2005) as Self
- Shades of Happiness (2005) as Woman at Reunion
- Nainen kedolla (2003)
- Akvaariorakkaus (1993) as Hannele Tuomi
- Tre långa år (1969)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Maria Sid best known for?
Maria Sid is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Conference (2023), Off Track (2022), Tuesday Club (2022), Moomins and the Winter Wonderland (2017).
When and where was Maria Sid born?
Maria Sid was born on May 13, 1968 in Helsinki, Finland.
How many credits does Maria Sid have?
Maria Sid has accumulated over 35 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1969 to 2025.
What is Maria Sid's background in cinema and television?
Maria Charlotta Sid-Achrén is a Finnish actress and director born on May 13, 1968, in Helsinki, Finland. She lives and works in both Finland and Sweden. Known for her work in film and television, she appeared as Anna Valli in Musta valo and played Sanna Tervo in the television series All the Sins between 2019 and 2023....
Maria Sid by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- King Lily of the Valley (2013) as Fanny — aged about 45
- Doobidoo (2005) as Self — aged about 37
- Off Track (2022) as Socialsekreterare — aged about 54
- The Dissidents (2017) as Sibylla — aged about 49
- The Conference (2023) as Ingela — aged about 55
- Tuesday Club (2022) as Ingela — aged about 54
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