Rea Lest-Liik
Biography
Rea Lest-Liik is an Estonian stage and film actress. She was born on May 14, 1990, in Tallinn. Lest-Liik graduated from the Jakob Westholm Gymnasium secondary school in 2009 and later studied art therapy at the University of Tartu, but left to enroll in the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre's drama department. She won the Voldemar Panso Young Actor Award in 2012 while studying at the academy. Lest-Liik made her film debut in the 2014 student film comedy short Lõputu suvi, directed by Jaan Penjam. She is known for her roles in several Estonian films, including November and Manslayer/Virgin/Shadow.
Career overview
Rea Lest-Liik is an Estonian stage and film actress. She was born on May 14, 1990, in Tallinn. Lest-Liik graduated from the Jakob Westholm Gymnasium secondary school in 2009 and later studied art therapy at the University of Tartu before switching to the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre's drama department. At the academy, she studied acting under instructor Tiit Ojasoo and won the Voldemar Panso Young Actor Award in 2012.
Rea Lest-Liik made her film debut in the 2014 student film comedy short Lõputu suvi, directed by Jaan Penjam. The film was Penjam's master's thesis production for the Film Department of the Baltic Film and Media School. Lest-Liik has appeared in several Estonian films, including November and Manslayer/Virgin/Shadow, which helped her gain prominence in the 2010s.
Rea Lest-Liik has won several awards for her stage and film roles. She is known for her work in Estonian cinema, and her career has been marked by her performances in various films and stage productions.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
14 titles- A Microphone in the Head (2025)
- The Black Hole (2025) as Uma
- Aurora (2025) as Mia
- Azrael (2024) as Liesl
- Azrael (2024) ADR & Dubbing
- Dark Paradise (2023) as Karmen
- Dual (2022) as Emergency Room Receptionist
- Scandinavian Silence (2019) as She
- FRESH BLOOD: Own and Stranger (2018) as Grete (segment "True")
- True (2018) as Grete
- November (2017) as Liina
- Manslayer/Virgin/Shadow (2017) as Maara (Manslayer) / Elina (Virgin) / Luna Lee (Shadow)
- Mother (2016) as Riin
- Lex Julia as Julia
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Rea Lest-Liik best known for?
Rea Lest-Liik is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Azrael (2024), Azrael (2024), Dual (2022).
When and where was Rea Lest-Liik born?
Rea Lest-Liik was born on May 14, 1990 in Tallinn, Harju County, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Estonia].
How many credits does Rea Lest-Liik have?
Rea Lest-Liik has accumulated over 14 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2016 to 2025.
What is Rea Lest-Liik's background in cinema and television?
Rea Lest-Liik is an Estonian stage and film actress. She was born on May 14, 1990, in Tallinn. Lest-Liik graduated from the Jakob Westholm Gymnasium secondary school in 2009 and later studied art therapy at the University of Tartu, but left to enroll in the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre's drama department. She ...