Petriikka Pohjanheimo – Actor and Singer
Petriikka has been an actor for 25 years and
a singer for almost twice as long.
Petriikka graduated from the Theatre Academy Helsinki in 1998 and began her career at the Helsinki City Theatre. After building a strong foundation in acting during her six years at the Helsinki City Theatre, she sought broader experiences in the theater field and became a freelancer in 2004.
In recent years, Petriikka has worked in various theaters and productions, collaborating with writers, colleagues, and directors who are passionate about exploring innovative and diverse ways of making theater.
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Petriikka on the top, then Jani Toivola, Sara Ritala, Cecil Orblin, Vilma-Emilia Kuosa, Anu Palevaara, Cristal Snow / Kesytön / KokoTeatteri 2023
Photo by Heidi Bergström
Petriikka is interested in themes related to minority rights and equality. These themes have been featured in her recent works, such as KokoTeatteri’s plays “Norminäytelmä” (2021) and “Kesytön” (2023), as well as in the human rights-focused vocal group, The Friends of Dorothy.
The attached photo is from a post-performance photo shoot of The Friends of Dorothy quintet at the Various Voices festival in Bologna in the summer of 2023. The Friends of Dorothy gained recognition at this European LGBTIQ+ choir festival and filled their gig calendar with invitations they received during the event.
In the photo by Emma Pietarila, Petriikka is pictured in her performance outfit for The Friends of Dorothy.
Petriikka is eager to act in front of the camera. While she has worked primarily in theater, she has also gained experience in TV and film productions, as shown in the attached showreel. Compared to her theater work, her experience in TV and film is relatively limited, but for the latest clips from TV series not yet included in the showreel, it’s best to contact Petriikka directly.
Petriikka speaks fluent English and loves speaking Spanish, although for now, her language skills are limited to handling everyday matters. Pero a ella le encanta hablar español.
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