Krista Erika Kosonen Biography: Husband, Ethnicity, Awards, Net Worth, Movies, Age, Height, Parents

Krista Erika Kosonen is one of Finland’s most acclaimed and internationally recognised actresses, celebrated for her fearless intensity, striking presence and ability to disappear completely into complex roles.

Rising to prominence in Finnish cinema and television, she gained global attention for her commanding performance as the shape-shifting bear-woman in the fantasy epic Dogs Don’t Wear Pants (2019) and as the ruthless power player Lenore in the Netflix sci-fi series Beforeigners (2019–2022).

Profile

• Full Name: Krista Erika Kosonen
• Stage Name: Krista Kosonen
• Born: 28, May 1983
• Age: 42 years old
• Birthplace: Espoo, Finland
• Nationality: Finnish
• Occupation: Actress
• Height: 1.78 m
• Parents: Maini Kosonen
• Siblings: 1
• Spouse: Antti Jokinen (m. 2018)
• Children: 1
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $4 million to $6 million

Early Life and Education

Krista Kosonen was born on May 28, 1983, in Espoo, Finland. She was raised by her mother Maini Kosonen, a former flight attendant, after her parents separated when she was young. She grew up in the Helsinki region with her younger brother.

From an early age she showed strong interest in performing, training in ballet and contemporary dance before turning to acting.

She graduated from the Theatre Academy Helsinki (Teatterikorkeakoulu) with a Master of Arts in Acting in 2009. Kosonen identifies as non-religious.

Career

Krista Kosonen began working professionally while still a student, making her screen debut in the television series Käenpesä (2005) and her feature-film debut in Jade Warrior (2006).

Her breakthrough came with the role of Kiira in Zaida Bergroth’s drama The Good Son (2011), followed by the lead in the hit romantic comedy Body of Water (2011), which earned her her first Jussi Award for Best Actress.

She quickly established herself as one of Finland’s most in-demand leading ladies, starring in Purge (2012), Things We Do for Love (2013), and the dystopian thriller The Midwife (2015).

International recognition exploded with J.-P. Valkeapää’s Dogs Don’t Wear Pants (2019), in which her raw, dominant performance as Mona opposite Pekka Strang won rave reviews at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight and earned her another Jussi.

She followed this with the Norwegian series Beforeigners (2019–2022), playing the Viking-era warrior Alfhildr Enginnsdóttir, and appeared in Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities (2022 episode “The Viewing”).

Recent highlights include the lead in the Finnish horror hit The Knocking (2023) and the Swedish-Finnish crime drama Whispers in the Walls (2024).

Krista Kosonen remains one of the busiest and most respected actresses in the Nordic region. She continues to alternate between Finnish arthouse cinema, mainstream television, and international projects, often choosing roles that challenge conventions around femininity, power and vulnerability.

Her fearless choices and magnetic screen presence have made her a critics’ favourite and a role model for younger Finnish performers.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @kristakosonen
• Facebook Handle: Krista Kosonen

Personal Life

Krista Kosonen married acclaimed Finnish film director Antti Jokinen in 2018 after several years together. The couple welcomed their daughter in 2019.

Kosonen is known for guarding her privacy fiercely but has spoken warmly about motherhood and the balance between family and career.

She lives between Helsinki and Los Angeles, practices yoga and meditation, and is an advocate for women’s rights and mental health awareness in the entertainment industry.

Filmography

• Jade Warrior (2006)
• The Good Son (2011)
• Body of Water (2011)
• Purge (2012)
• Things We Do for Love (2013)
• The Midwife (2015)
• Miami (2017)
• Dogs Don’t Wear Pants (2019)
• Tove (2020)
• The Knocking (2023)
• Whispers in the Walls (2024)
• Beforeigners (2019–2022)
• Bullets (2018)
• Helsinki Crimes (2022–present)
• Cabinet of Curiosities – “The Viewing” (2022)

Net Worth

Krista Kosonen has an estimated net worth of $4 million to $6 million. Her income comes primarily from leading roles in Finnish and international film and television productions, long-term theatre work, voice acting, and brand collaborations in the Nordic region.