Samuli Vauramo
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Samuli Vauramo is a Finnish
actor.
Vauramo was born in Vantaa
, Finland
. Vauramo graduated from the Finnish Theatre Academy in 2005. After graduating he worked at the Theatre of Kotka
, where he acted in Aleksis Kivi
's famous play Nummisuutarit. In 2005, he starred as a rap DJ in the praised film Tyttö sinä olet tähti with Pamela Tola
. He received a Jussi
nomination (Finland's equivalent of an Oscar) for Best Leading Actor for his role. He has also appeared in several television series and is currently working on new film projects. He is considered one of Finland's most promising young actors. In 2009 Samuli Vauramo received the Shooting Star-award at the Berlin Film Festival.
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
actor.
Vauramo was born in Vantaa
Vantaa
Vantaa is a city and municipality in Finland. Helsinki, Vantaa, Espoo and Kauniainen make up the Helsinki Metropolitan Area.Vantaa, with its population of , is the fourth most populated city of Finland. The biggest airport in Finland, the Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, is located there...
, Finland
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
. Vauramo graduated from the Finnish Theatre Academy in 2005. After graduating he worked at the Theatre of Kotka
Kotka
Kotka is a town and municipality of Finland. Its former name is Rochensalm.Kotka is located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland at the mouth of Kymi River and it is part of the Kymenlaakso region in southern Finland. The municipality has a population of and covers an area of of which is water....
, where he acted in Aleksis Kivi
Aleksis Kivi
Aleksis Kivi , born Alexis Stenvall, was a Finnish author who wrote the first significant novel in the Finnish language, Seven Brothers...
's famous play Nummisuutarit. In 2005, he starred as a rap DJ in the praised film Tyttö sinä olet tähti with Pamela Tola
Pamela Tola
Pamela Tola is a Finnish actress.Tola was born in Ruotsinpyhtää, Finland. She has mostly appeared on television since 2003. She appeared in the 2005 film Paha maa , and starred as the main character in the 2006 film Saippuaprinssi , both times working with Mikko Leppilampi...
. He received a Jussi
Jussi
The Jussi Award is an accolade to recognize excellence of professionals in the Finnish film industry, including directors, actors, and writers. The formal ceremony is held at the beginning of each year, and it is the most important film industry event in Finland.The first Jussi Awards ceremony was...
nomination (Finland's equivalent of an Oscar) for Best Leading Actor for his role. He has also appeared in several television series and is currently working on new film projects. He is considered one of Finland's most promising young actors. In 2009 Samuli Vauramo received the Shooting Star-award at the Berlin Film Festival.
Films
- The AmericanThe American (2010 film)The American is a 2010 American thriller film directed by Anton Corbijn and starring George Clooney, Thekla Reuten, Violante Placido, Irina Björklund, and Paolo Bonacelli. It is an adaptation of the 1990 novel A Very Private Gentleman by Martin Booth...
(2010) - BunrakuBunraku (film)Bunraku is a 2011 martial-arts action film written and directed by Guy Moshe based on a story by Boaz Davidson. The film stars Josh Hartnett, Demi Moore, Woody Harrelson, Ron Perlman, Kevin McKidd, and Gackt and follows a young drifter in his quest for revenge.The title Bunraku is derived from a...
(2010) .... Bully No. 1 - Stone's WarStone's War"War of the Dead" is an upcoming action / horror film written and directed by Finnish director Marko Mäkilaakso and starring Andrew Tiernan, Mikko Leppilampi, Jouko Ahola, Samuli Vauramo, Andreas Wilson, Mark Wingett, and Antti Reini....
(2008) .... Kolja - Käsky (2008) .... Aaro Harjula
- Lieksa! (2007) .... Kasper
- Tyttö sinä olet tähti (2005) .... Sune
- Mies vailla menneisyyttä (2002) .... extra
Television
- Uutishuone .... Vesa (12 episodes, 2009)
- Bodomin legenda (2006) (TV) .... Nils Grönholm
- Rikospoliisi ei laula (2006)
- Sairaskertomuksia .... An activist (3 episodes, 2004)
Awards
- 2009 Shooting Stars AwardShooting Stars AwardThe Shooting Stars Award is annually presented to ten young European actors at the Berlin International Film Festival. It was introduced in 1998 by European Film Promotion , a pan-European network of film promotion and export organisations, and is supported by the MEDIA Programme of the EU...
by European Film PromotionEuropean Film PromotionEuropean Film Promotion is an organisation which works for the worldwide promotion and marketing of European cinema. The EFP network incorporates 31 national promotion organisations from 32 European countries.-Activities:EFP's major objectives are:...
at the Berlin International Film FestivalBerlin International Film FestivalThe Berlin International Film Festival , also called the Berlinale, is one of the world's leading film festivals and most reputable media events. It is held in Berlin, Germany. Founded in West Berlin in 1951, the festival has been celebrated annually in February since 1978...
External links
- Samuli Vauramo on his agent's webpage
- http://www.freeyourmind.fi/jutut/2005/tsot/vauramo_121005.php