Pihla Viitala
Biography
Pihla Viitala is a Finnish actress born in Helsinki, Finland on September 30, 1982. She studied acting at the Helsinki Theatre Academy and began her career in the late 2000s. Viitala's early film appearances include Ganes (2007) and Tears of April (Käsky, 2008). She gained international recognition for her performances in Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013) and Latin Lover (2015). Viitala's notable television role is as Detective Sofia Karppi in the crime drama series Deadwind (2018-2021), which earned her the Kultainen Venla Award for Best Actress. With a career spanning over 39 credits, Viitala has established herself as a prominent figure in the film industry.
Career overview
Pihla Viitala began her acting career in the late 2000s with feature films such as Ganes in 2007 and Tears of April, also known as Käsky, in 2008. Her early work led to international recognition, including being named one of Europe's Shooting Stars at the Berlin International Film Festival in 2010.
Viitala's subsequent career included appearances in notable films such as Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters in 2013 and the Italian comedy-drama Latin Lover in 2015. Her work on television led to widespread international recognition, particularly for her leading role in the crime drama series Deadwind, also known as Karppi, from 2018 to 2021.
Viitala's acting credits span multiple countries and genres, with a total of 39 known credits. Born in Helsinki, Finland, on September 30, 1982, Viitala has established herself as a versatile and accomplished actress. Her performance in Deadwind earned her the Kultainen Venla Award for Best Actress, a notable achievement in her career.
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- Vinski 2 (2026) as Hannelore
- Hippo Love (2026) as Eevis
- Topi Borgin elokuvakerho (2026)
- Therapy (2025) as Leena Salokorpi
- Isolated (2024) as Katja
- Money Shot (2024) as Sari
- Cold Courage (2020) as Mari Rautee
- Maria's Paradise (2019) as Maria Åkerblom
- Deadwind (2018) as Sofia Karppi
- Arctic Circle (2018) as Marita Kautsalo
- Stupid Young Heart (2018) as Ansku
- Void (2018) as Pihla's friend
- Honeybunnies (2017) as Annika Lahti
- Star Boys (2017) as Marja, Tapio's Wife
- Liar Girl (2017) as Mother
- Unknown Redux (2017) as Lammio
- Man and a Baby (2017) as Pihlaja
- Off Key (2016) as Marjukka Mulkonsaari
- Latin Lover (2015) as Solveig
- Black Widows (2014) as Veera Joentie
- Summertime (2014) as Hertta
- Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013) as Mina
- Hellfjord (2012) as Riina
- Must Have Been Love (2012) as Helmi
- Virta (2011) as Amanda Välke
- Elma ja Liisa (2011) as Liisa
- Elma ja Liisa (2011) Director
- August (2011) as Johanna
- Hustlers (2010) as Anna
- Bad Family (2010) as Tilda
- Ihmebantu (2009)
- One Foot Under (2009) as Wilma
- Reykjavik Whale Watching Massacre (2009) as Annette
- Hellsinki (2009) as Monika
- Playground (2009) as Meri
- Suojelijat (2008) as Leena
- Tears of April (2008) as Miina Malin
- Red Sky (2007) as Kordova
- Carmen Director
- Rajamaa Director