Alina Tomnikov
Alina Tomnikov is a Finnish-Russian actress and writer.
Early life
Alina Tomnikov was born on 24 June 1988 in Kerava, Finland to a Russian father and Finnish mother. Her parents met in Saint Petersburg, where her mother was studying to be physician. The family moved to Finland in the late 1980s. She graduated from Helsinki Theatre Academy with a master's degree in 2013.Her cousin is ice hockey player Rami Määttä.
Career
In 2017, Tomnikov made her Russian acting debut, starring as Princess Wilhelmina of Hesse-Darmstadt / Her Highness Natalya Alexeyevna in historical television series Ekaterina. She joined the cast of the ninth season of the sketch comedy television show Putous in 2018. In 2018, she starred in the titular role in Yle's drama series Donna, portraying a blind woman seeking love after being left by her husband.In 2023, Tomnikov starred in her debut leading role in Pamela Tola's drama film The Worst Idea Ever. She was honored the Shooting Stars Award by European Film Promotion. She released her first novel, Käännä hirviö kylkiasentoon on 30 August 2023.