Nordic Stars Shine at Inaugural Freyas Awards

The inaugural Freyas, or Nordic Film and TV Awards, has revealed its first recipients, celebrating prominent figures in Nordic cinema and television. The event is scheduled to convene in Helsinki on September 22, gathering key creative talents and industry professionals from across Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Iceland.

This first-ever edition aims to highlight the significant global footprint of the Nordic audiovisual culture. Honorees include Swedish director Lasse Hallström, recognized for his pioneering career on both sides of the Atlantic, and Swedish actress Lena Olin, celebrated for embodying the international reach of Nordic acting talent.

Denmark's Trine Dyrholm will receive an award for Outstanding Nordic Actor (in a Series) for her role in "The Danish Woman." Iceland's Ólafur Darri Ólafsson is also honored for Outstanding Nordic Actor (in a Series) for his lead role in "Reykjavik Fusion."

Further recognition goes to Swedish-Lebanese actor and filmmaker Fares Fares for Outstanding Nordic Actor (in a Film) for "Arkipelag." Icelandic actress Ebba Katrín Finnsdóttir and Finnish actress Laura Birn, known for her role in "Foundation," are also among the honorees.

Norway's Thea Sofie Loch Næss, recognized for her roles in "The Last Kingdom" and other projects, will also be celebrated. The Freyas aim to spotlight new generations of Nordic artists achieving international success.