Rēzija Kalniņa Biography: Awards, Husband, Ethnicity, Movies, Instagram, Net Worth, Age

Rēzija Kalniņa is a respected Latvian actress celebrated for her long-standing career in theater at Dailes teātris in Riga, where she has performed since 1994, as well as her roles in Latvian cinema and television.

Daughter of renowned composer Imants Kalniņš and actress Helga Dancberga, she has earned critical praise for her nuanced performances, including awards like Lielais Kristaps for Best Actress in Good Hands (2001) and Best Supporting Actress in Modris (2014).

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Rēzija Kalniņa
• Stage Name: Rēzija Kalniņa
• Born: 23, December 1970
• Age: 55 years old
• Birthplace: Riga, Latvia
• Nationality: Latvian
• Occupation: Actress, Theatre Director
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Imants Kalniņš and Helga Dancberga
• Siblings: Krists Kalniņš, Marts Kristiāns Kalniņš, Džonatans Kalniņš, Andžela Šuvajeva
• Spouse: Ainārs Rubiķis (m. 2013)
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1.5 million

Early Life and Education

Rēzija Kalniņa was born on December 23, 1970, in Riga, Latvia, to composer Imants Kalniņš and actress Helga Dancberga. She grew up in a family deeply involved in the arts, with several siblings including brothers Krists, Marts Kristiāns, Džonatans, and sister Andžela Šuvajeva among others.

She graduated from the Latvian State Conservatory Department of Theatre and Cinema Acting in 1994. She later pursued further studies in the Directing department at the same institution. Her ethnicity is Latvian, and religion is not publicly disclosed.

Career

Rēzija Kalniņa began her professional acting career immediately after graduation, joining the prestigious Dailes teātris in Riga in 1994, where she has remained a key ensemble member for over three decades.

Her early theater roles showcased her range, leading to recognition such as the Spēlmaņu nakts award for Best New Actress.

She made her film debut in the early 1990s with appearances in Brīvība (1991) and Sievietes (1992), but gained wider notice in the 2000s with standout performances in Latvian productions like Good Hands (2001), for which she won the Lielais Kristaps award for Best Actress.

Her film career expanded with supporting and leading roles in acclaimed Latvian movies, including Modris (2014) as the mother, earning her another Lielais Kristaps for Best Supporting Actress, Mellow Mud (2016), Swindlers (2018), and Blizzard of Souls (2019).

She has also directed theater productions and contributed voice work, such as dubbing Sally in the Latvian versions of the Cars franchise. Her television appearances and consistent stage work have solidified her as one of Latvia’s leading performers.

Rēzija Kalniņa continues to thrive in Latvian theater at Dailes teātris while taking on selective film roles that highlight her versatility.

Recent projects include Lotus (2024), where she received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the Lielais Kristaps awards.

Her enduring presence in national cinema and stage, combined with family legacy in the arts, has made her a significant figure in contemporary Latvian culture.

Social Media

• Rēzija Kalniņa has no verified social media account.

Personal Life

Rēzija Kalniņa married conductor Ainārs Rubiķis in 2013. Details about children are not publicly available or confirmed in reliable sources.

Coming from a prominent artistic family, she maintains a private personal life focused on her career in Riga, balancing acting with occasional directing and collaborations in the Latvian cultural scene.

Filmography

• Brīvība (1991)
• Sievietes (1992)
• Good Hands (2001)
• Don’t Talk About It (2007)
• Rudolfa mantojums (2010)
• Modris (2014)
• Mellow Mud (2016)
• Swindlers (2018)
• Blizzard of Souls (2019)
• Lotus (2024)

Net Worth

Rēzija Kalniņa has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million. Her earnings derive mainly from her long-term position at Dailes teātris, roles in Latvian films and television, awards-related opportunities, voice dubbing projects, and occasional directing work.