Thora Karitas
Height: 5'5''
Degree: The Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art
Location: Reykjavik, London
Willing to travel
Recent roles
Pity the lovers (feature) - Tanja - Little Big Productions, 2019
Take 5 (feature) - Sóley Þrastar - Miðkot, 2019
Sense 8 (tv series) - 1 episode - Woman in Porche - Netflix, 2015
Astridur - all episodes, second series - Fanney - Saga Film Unique Iceland - TV Commercial - Icelandair
Nominations
Nominated to the Icelandic Drama Award, Griman, 2009 for May,
in Fool for Love by Sam Shepard
Nominated to the Icelandic TV and Film Award, Eddan, 2010 for
Fanney in the TV series, Astridur, produced by Saga Film.
TV
2019, Pity the Lovers, Tanja, Little Big Productions, Dir: Maximilian Hult
2019, Take 5 (feature) Sóley, Miðkot, Dir: Magnús Jónsson
2016, Stopover Dining Advisor, Tv host, Saga film, Dalla Johannsdottir
2014, Sense 8, 1 episode, Woman in Porche, Netflix, Lana Wachowski
2013, ÁSTRÍÐUR, second series, Fanney, Saga Film, Silja Hauksdóttir
2012, Design for Iceland, TV host, Saga Film, Hrafnhildur Gunnarsdóttir
2012, UNIQUE ICELAND, TV host, UNIQUE ICELAND, Saga Film, Dalla Johannsdottir
2009, ÁSTRÍÐUR, Fanney, Saga Film, Silja Hauksdottir
2009, THE COURT/ RÉTTUR(EPISODE 1), Sigrun, Saga Film, Saevar Gudmundsson
2006, THE GIRLS, Various comedy roles, Saga Film, Saevar Gudmundsson
2003, HEARTBEAT, TV host, Screen One, Jon Thor Thorleifsson
2000, PENSUM, TV host, Screen One, Jon Thor Thorleifsson
2000, PEOPLES MUSIC AWARD, Tv host, Screen One, Kolbrun Bjornsdottir
Participated in Northern Lights Talent 2014 @Berlinale Film festival
Languages
Icelandic
English
Skills
Karate
Running
Healing
Horse riding
Singing
Hiking
Theater
2014, Forgiveness project, various roles (lead), Þórdís Elva Þorvaldsdóttir
2012, THE TREASURE ISLAND, Beta, LA, Sigurdur Sigurjonsson
2012, BLACK COMEDY, Clea, LA, Maria Sigurdardottir
2010, THE PIZZA COURIER, Mother, The Poor Theater, Heidar Sumarlidason
2009, HARD A PORT, Ardis, The National Theater of Iceland, Thorhallur Sigurdsson
2009, MY NAME IS RACHEL CORRIE, Rachel Corrie, Imagyn & The Reykjavik City Theater, Maria Ellingsen
2008, FOOL FOR LOVE, May, The Silver Moon, Jon Gunnar Thordarson
2008, LOCUST, Alegra, The National Theater of Iceland, Thorhildur Thorleifsdottir
2008, THE CHRISTMAS SEARCH, Girl, The National Theater of Iceland, Thorhallur Sigurdsson
2007, THE LIEUTENANT FROM INISHMORE, Mairead, LA (Akureyri´s Theater), Magnus Geir Thordarson
PANDORA for Eskimo Models
Commercial
Meniga for Árnasynir
Alra skyr for True North and Wieden and Kennedy