Lena Kristin Ellingsen (born 14 September 1980) is an actress from Saltdal Municipality, Norway. She is best known for her role as Karoline in the Norwegian TV series HimmelblÃÂ¥.
Ellingsen graduated from the and BÃÂ¥rdar 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 VÃÂ¥rt in Molde.
Between 2008 and 2010, Ellingsen starred as Karoline in HimmelblÃÂ¥, a Norwegian drama series which aired on NRK1 in Norway, on SVT in Sweden and RÃÂV in Iceland.
In the fifteenth episode of HimmelblÃÂ¥, 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 HimmelblÃÂ¥ in 2009.
In 2011 she played the role of Trine in the Norwegian black comedy film Jackpot.
Film and Television appearances correct as of August 2024
https://www.geni.com/people/Lena-Ellingsen/6000000168498627073 Ellingsen lives in Oslo with her husband, actor Trond Fausa AurvÃÂ¥g.