Table of Biography
Irina Bjorklund is a popular Finnish television, film, and stage actress, singer, songwriter, and musician. Irina Bjorklund is better known for playing the role of Milla in the movie “Minä ja Morrison” (2001).
Early Life
Bron as Irina Felicia Björklund, better known as Irina Björklund was born on the 7th of February 1973, in Danderyd, Stockholm County, Sweden. She has a birth sign of Aquarius and she is currently 50 years old as of 2023. In addition, she holds multiple nationalities Finnish, Swedish, and American. Meanwhile, her ethnic background and religious beliefs are still under review.
She was born to her father Felix Björklund while her mother’s name is still unknown at the moment. In addition, she grew up with her brother whose name is Kurt Björklund. Later, her family moved to Finland with her family, she also lived in France during her early years.
Education
Regarding her academics, she studied acting at the Theatre Academy of Finland from 19973 to 1996. She left the school when she was hired by Svenska Teatern (a Swedish theatre in Helsinki).
Professional Career
Acting Career
At an early age, Irina Bjorklund started her career as a theatre artist. After getting hired by Svenska Teatern, she made her television debut in the series, “Ottaako sydämestä?.” Later, she appeared in films such as “Tie naisen sydämeen,” “Maigret Suomessa,” and “nad Svart, vitt, rött” the following year.
Caption: The poster of the movie, Minä ja Morrison (Source:
IMDb)
Moreover, she made her breakthrough role in the 1999 movie “Rukajärven tie,” playing the role of Lotta Kaarina Vainikainen. She then appeared in several television shows and films, including “Ambush” (1999), “Restless” (2000), “Me and Morrison” (2001), “The Third Wave” (2003), “Lost” (2004), “Bustclouds” (2007), “The Butcher” (2009), and others.
In 2010, she was cast as Clooney’s lover, Ingrid, in Anton Corbijn’s film, “The American,” starring George Clooney, Thekla return, Violante Placido. Her other movie appearances are “Priest of Evil” (2010), “Road North” (2012), and “The Eternal Road” (2017).
Musical Career
Apart from acting, she is a singer, and her first music album, “Chanson d’automne” in French with lyrics by Björklund and music by American Peter Fox in 2011. This album reaches the number 21 position on the Finnish Albums Chart.
Caption: Irina Bjorklund singing in a hall (Source: Instagram)
Similarly, in 2014, she released her second album, “La vie est une fête,” which reached even higher charting in Finland reaching no. 6. In 2015, this singer released another album “Ce soir tout peut arrive…”
Awards
Irina has been able to win a couple of awards throughout her acting career. In 1999, she won the Jussi Award for Best Leading Actress for her role as Milla in “Minä ja Morrison.” Similarly, she won the 2004 Shooting Star prize at the Berlin Film Festival.
Irina Bjorklund – Net Worth 2024
This Finnish actress has amassed good fortune throughout her career. However, she has yet to reveal her exact net worth, salary, or other earnings in the media. According to an online website, her net worth is estimated at around $1 million to $5 million.
Relationship Status
In the year 1996, Irina BjörklundIrina married an actor and filmmaker, Peter Franzen. They first met each other at The Theatre Academy Helsinki. They then relocated to Los Angeles in 1999, where they remained until 2013. Meanwhile, in September 2007, Irina Bjorklund gave birth to their son, Diego Aaron Vilhelm Franzen. She currently resides in France with her husband and son.
Till now, this Finnish actress has not been involved in any kind of controversy or rumors. Meanwhile, she prefers to stay far from such things which can affect her career.
Body Measurement
Irina Bjorklund stands 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs an average. Moreover, she has a pair of blue eyes with salt-pepper hair color while her other body measurement is still unknown.
Irina Bjorklund – Social Media
On her Instagram page ‘@irinabjorklund_official’ there are over 2.8k followers. Likewise, there are over 2.9k followers on her Facebook page and she is not active on Twitter.