Minna Haapkylä
Minna-Maria Erika Haapkylä (born 10 June 1973) is a Finnish actress and producer. She is known for roles in the 2002 romantic drama film Lovers & Leavers (Kuutamolla), The Border (Raja 1918; 2007), and the 2009 film The Interrogation (Kuulustelu). She also plays Anna in the hit comedy drama series Queen of Fucking Everything.
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Minna Haapkylä

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- Born
- 10 June 1973
- Birthplace
- Helsinki, Finland
- Occupation
- * Actor
- Awards
- Jussi Award (1999, 2009)
- Full name
- Minna-Maria Erika Haapkylä.
- Nationality
- Finland.
- Education
- Theatre Academy Helsinki.
- Honours
- Jussi Award for Best Supporting Actress, Jussi Award for Best Leading Actress and Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres.
- Languages
- Finnish.
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Minna-Maria Erika Haapkylä (born 10 June 1973) is a Finnish actress and producer. She is known for roles in the 2002 romantic drama film Lovers & Leavers (Kuutamolla), The Border (Raja 1918; 2007), and the 2009 film The Interrogation (Kuulustelu). She also plays Anna in the hit comedy drama series Queen of Fucking Everything.
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Key facts
Key facts
• Born — 10 June 1973 • Birthplace — Helsinki, Finland • Occupation — * Actor • producer • Years Active — 1995 – present • Awards — Jussi Award (1999, 2009) • Children — 2
Early life and education
Early life and education
Minna-Maria Erika Haapkylä was born on 10 June 1973 in Helsinki, Finland. She attended school in France until the age of five. She earned a Master of Arts in theatre at the Helsinki Theatre Academy, then studied at the Conservatoire national supérieur d'art dramatique in Paris from 1994 to 1996. She followed the master's programme in film production at the Aalto University.
Career
Career
• Illustration — Haapkylä and co-star Marc Gassot in Hovimäki in 2000 Known as Minna Haapkylä, she has appeared in many films and TV series. She became known for her role as Ester Lindhof in the TV series Hovimäki (1999-2003) and for playing the title role in the series Rikospoliisi Maria Kallio (Detective Maria Kallio; 2003). In 1999 Haapkylä appeared in a supporting role in the Veikko Aaltonen film Rakkaudella, Maire. She also had roles in Lovers & Leavers (2002) and The Border (2007). She has also worked as a producer for the 2022 series Mobile 101. She played the lead role in the 2009 film The Interrogation, directed by Jörn Donner. She plays Anna in the 2025 comedy drama TV series Queen of Fucking Everything, created and directed by Tiina Lymi, which she also co-produced.
Personal life
Personal life
Haapkylä was married to actor Hannu-Pekka Björkman from 2002 to 2014. They have two sons. Since 2014, she has been in a relationship with actress Joanna Haartti. They married in August 2023. She has also played bass guitar in a band.
Selected filmography
Selected filmography
• Suolaista ja makeaa (1995) • Rakkaudella, Maire (1999) • Lovers & Leavers (Kuutamolla; 2002) • Helmiä ja sikoja (2003) • Producing Adults (Lapsia ja aikuisia; 2004) • FC Venus (2005) • Charlie Says (2006) • The Serpent (2006) • Joulutarina (2007) • The Border (Raja 1918; 2007) • Erottamattomat (2008) • The Interrogation (Kuulustelu; 2009) • Sovinto (2010) • Armi elää! (2015) • Memory of Water (2022) • Queen of Fucking Everything (TV series; 2025–)
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
Minna Haapkylä was recorded at birth as Minna-Maria Erika Haapkylä. The authorities additionally record the headings Minna-Maria Erika Haapkylä and Minna-Maria Haapkylä. Her recorded language was Finnish. She married Hannu-Pekka Björkman.

Minna Haapkylä in 2013 Jussi Awards.
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Minna Haapkylä received Jussi Award for Best Supporting Actress, Jussi Award for Best Leading Actress and Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres.
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Recognition and awards
Haapkylä won a Jussi Award for best actress in a supporting role for Rakkaudella, Maire in 1999, and another in 2009 for the best actress in a leading roleThe Interrogation. In 2002, she won the Silver Dolphin Award for Best Actress at the Festroia International Film Festival for her role in the film Kuutamolla (Lovers & Leavers).
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