★ HOW OLD IS THORA BJORG HELGA?
Thora Bjorg Helga is 37 years old, born April 16, 1989 in IS · Aries.
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About
Thora Bjorg Helga earned Iceland's top acting prize for playing a grief-stricken metalhead in Ragnar Bragason's Metalhead. The Icelandic actress, born in 1989, also appeared in Baltasar Kormákur's The Deep and the American film Autumn Lights. Critics praised her "remarkable" performance and "commanding" emotional range. An Aries fire sign, she channels intensity into roles that demand raw vulnerability.
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Biography
Thora Bjorg Helga is best known for starring in Ragnar Bragason's Metalhead, a role that won her the 2014 Icelandic Academy Award for Best Actress. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2013 and cemented her reputation for playing complex, emotionally demanding characters. In 2013, she earned a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the Icelandic Academy Awards for her role in Baltasar Kormákur's The Deep, demonstrating her range across different film projects. She also appeared in the American film Autumn Lights. The New York Times called her Metalhead performance "remarkable," while The Village Voice highlighted her ability to nail both the "power stances and other musical affectations" demanded by the character while conveying "permeating sorrow". Born April 16, 1989, in Iceland, Helga is an Aries known for directness and emotional intensity—traits that translate powerfully to screen. As an actor, she performs in film and television, bringing psychological depth to every role. Her work spans European and North American productions, establishing her as a cross-cultural performer.
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Trivia
- She was born Þorbjörg Helga Þorgilsdóttir, her birth name following Icelandic patronymic naming conventions.
- Her Metalhead role was praised unanimously by major publications; The Village Voice called her 'commanding in the grief-stricken lead role'.
- She earned both an award and a nomination at the 2013–2014 Icelandic Academy Awards for two separate films in consecutive years.
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Numerology
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Bella MacleanOx · 1997
- Charithra ChandranOx · 1997
- Jung Chae-yeonOx · 1997
CHALLENGING
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian May
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Frequently asked
- How old is Thora Bjorg Helga?
- Thora Bjorg Helga is 37 years old (born April 16, 1989).
- When is Thora Bjorg Helga's birthday?
- Thora Bjorg Helga was born on April 16, 1989.
- What is Thora Bjorg Helga's zodiac sign?
- Thora Bjorg Helga is a Aries, born April 16, 1989.
- What is Thora Bjorg Helga's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Thora Bjorg Helga was born in 1989, the year of the Earth Snake.
- Where is Thora Bjorg Helga from?
- Thora Bjorg Helga is from IS.
- What does Thora Bjorg Helga do?
- Thora Bjorg Helga is a actor.
- Is Thora Bjorg Helga still alive?
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