Kjersti Sandal
Kjersti Botn Sandal is a Norwegian actress. For her stage work she has won one Hedda Award.
Career
Sandal was born in Ålesund, but grew up in Førde Municipality. She graduated from the National Academy of Theatre in 2001. She made her debut in Henrik Ibsen's En folkefiende at Den Nationale Scene in 2001.Her role in Leonhard Frank's Karl and Anna, which premiered in 2007 at Rogaland Teater, earned her the Hedda Award for best female lead in 2008. Sandal also played in A Doll's House at Hålogaland Teater in 2008 before being employed at Nationaltheatret in 2010.
Sandal's film roles include Ballen i øyet, Falling Sky and Føniks, whereas her television credits include Kampen for tilværelsen and Wisting.