Mari Pokinen
| Mari Jürjens | |
|---|---|
| Born |
May 27, 1988 Tartu, Estonia |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer |
| Website |
soundcloud |
Mari Jürjens, née Mari Pokinen (born May 27, 1988), is an Estonian actress and singer.
She graduated from the University of Tartu Viljandi Culture Academy in 2011 as a professional actress, currently working in Von Krahl Theatre.[1]
In 2010, Jürjens debuted with the 11-track album 22 and released a second album, "Maa saab taevani", in 2013. Accordingly, the public recognises her as a singer rather than actress. Her best-recognised role so far has been in the Estonian crime series Kättemaksukontor.
Life and music career
Mari Jürjens was born in Tartu in 1988. After Mari, her parents had two more daughters. She lived with her family in Põlva until age 6, when they moved to Ülenurme, closer to the city, where her parents still live.
She began studying at Ülenurme Gymnasium in 1995, graduating in 2004. Then she attended Tartu Mart Reiniku Gümnaasium, graduating in 2007. That year she started studying to become a professional actress at the University of Tartu Viljandi Culture Academy, graduating in the summer of 2011.[2]
Jürjens has also received a musical education. In 2003 she attended Ülenurme Muusikakool, where she studied violin. She has sung in a number of choirs, spending the longest time with the Estonian Youth Mixed Choir. Jürjens also has participated in singing competitions; in 2004 she won second place in the Võruvisioon competition with the song Olematu sina. Since then, Jürjens has been writing more songs, starting with her 2010 debut album "22", and releasing a second album "Maa saab taevani" in 2013. Her song "Kord saan" include in the film Kertu released in 2013. In addition, she has participated in violin competitions.[3]
She currently resides in Tallinn.
Personal life
Mari Jürjens is married to actor Mikk Jürjens. She gave birth to twin boys in July 2014.[4]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Kättemaksukontor | Aiki Hansen |
| 2011 | Nöbinina | Nõianeiu Nöbinina |
| Production | Role | Showing |
|---|---|---|
| Jevgeni Švarts' "Draakon" | Väike tüdruk | Kuressaare Linnateater, 2008 |
| Casamarciano krahv Annibale Sersale "Kiivad armastajad" | Fiametta | EMTA Lavakunstikool, 2009 |
| William Shakespeare's "Kuningas Lear" | Regan | Von Krahli Teater, 2010 |
| Lars von Trier and Juhan Ulfsak's "Idioodid" | Mari | Von Krahli Teater, 2010 |
| Henrik Ibsen's "Hedda Gabler" | Thea Elvsted | Von Krahli Teater, 2011 |
| Kristian Smeds' "12 Karamazovit" | Üks Karamazovitest | Von Krahli Teater 2011 |
| F.G.Lorca's "Lillede keel", directed by Rainer Sarnet | Rosita | Von Krahli Teater 2012 |
| Tallinna koolide 7. klasside õpilased "13", directed by Jim Ashilevi | Mari | Von Krahli Teater 2012 |
| Kertu Moppel's "Sinihabe" | Tegelane | Von Krahli Teater 2012 |
| Mari Pokinen/Annika Viibus/Luise Sommer's "OmaOma" | Mari | Von Krahli Teater 2013 |
| Karl Saks/Tanel Rander/Hendrik Kaljujärv's “Oh My God!” | Mari | Von Krahli Teater 2013 |
References
- ↑ "Von Krahli Teater - Inimesed"(kasutatud 21.11.2014)
- ↑ Maria Karumets "Mahehäälne Mari Pokinen: "Teen muusikat ise ja iseendast."". Õhtuleht, 23. detsember 2010 (kasutatud 10.10.2011)
- ↑ Intervjuu Mari Pokineniga" – http://unplugged.ee (kasutatud 10.10.2011)
- ↑ "Mari Jürjens sai kaksikute emaks" – menu.err.ee (kasutatud 21.11.2014)
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