Lena Kristin Ellingsen

Ellingsen graduated from the and Bårdar Akademiet in 2001 and the Norwegian National Academy of Theatre in 2004. She has worked in Riksteatret, Oslo Nye Teater, Det Norske Teatret and Teatret Vårt in Molde. Between 2008 and 2010, Ellingsen starred as Karoline in Himmelblå, a Norwegian drama series which aired on NRK1 in Norway, on SVT in Sweden and RÚV in Iceland. In the fifteenth episode of Himmelblå, Ellingsen sings the opening theme for the TV series as Karoline in the town's pavilion alongside Halvdan Sivertsen. The theme song is originally performed by Anne Marie Almedal, written by Almedal and Nicholas Sillitoe. Ellingsen won the Gullruten for Best Actress for her portrayal of Karoline in Himmelblå in 2009. In 2011 she played the role of Trine in the Norwegian black comedy film Jackpot.