Nordic actor (Finnish), represented by the talent agency Diamanda MNGT in Europe and managed by Silver Lining Entertainment in the US. With an O-1 US Talent Work Visa, Tatu is based between Finland & LA.
Tatu's most recent roles include the SS Squad Leader in feature film SISU (2023, Lionsgate, Sony, Nordisk Film) which is in US theaters for its 5th week and the disturbed incel member in Helsinki Crimes (2023), streaming on Netflix and remained in the top 10 category for three weeks since its release.
Tatu has been recognized for his leading roles in biopic films King of Hearts (2019) & Born in Heinola (2016), is starring in 5 Audience Awarded films and has performed a big range of characters in several other features & series in the past years, including: the leading antagonist in Welcome To Texas (Warner Bros), Perfect Commando (Apple TV), and The Invincibles.
Reel A - International Edit
Reel B - Domestic & Subtitled
Diamanda MNGT (EU Agent)
Leena Stenberg
tel: +47 9967 4411
Silver Lining Entertainment (US MGR)
Tarik Kanafani
Office: 424.281.2307
Appearance
Tatu graduated in 2019 with an MA in Acting from NÄTY, Tampere University, Finland. He has an excellent ear for accents and languages, speaking Standard American, English, Swedish, Finnish, Spanish, Northern Sami and English with German, French, and Russian accents.
In addition Tatu has performed various musical & theater productions (Helsinki City Theatre) having singer & dance background.
-- Little more
Graduated with MA in Acting, 2019, NÄTY, Tampere University, Finland. In 2022 Tatu was awarded a full scholarship to American Arts, Film and Television Academy (AAFTA), Los Angeles.
Has studied Acting under multiple Universities & Conservatories in different countries: NÄTY, TEAK, KASK, LMTA, EAMT, StepUp, Chekhov Studio International, Ivana Chubbuck Studio & AAFTA.
In the master’s thesis he explored ways to construct his own acting technique: Documentary Acting . The idea behind this research is to help an actor approach biopic film roles, that dramatize the life of a non-fictional person, with accountability and integrity.
His first lead role (Born in Heinola) was praised for sounding exactly like the real rock star he was playing, implementing deep character building in physique & voice.
“Some experiences that I draw upon:
I believe empathy is the key to start making a difference in this world.
When trying to understand a character and a story, one has to be open to empathy, compassion and dialogue. I’ve learned how inviting people in - to the team - creates detailed, representative and engaging new narratives: Stories that have the potential to connect us across borders, communities and ethnicities. I’m curious about the different worlds people live in, my own blind spots and about our inner default settings that we act upon to justify our needs.
I had an upbringing and education that fosters diversity and inclusivity. My relationship with a native Sami was a life-changing experience in learning about racial, colonial, climate, and political issues that indigenous people & all of us are still facing today.
I sailed across the Atlantic within a crew of 19 people of 14 different nationalities. That was a very rooting experience about team work, our blue planet and the very essence of oneself.
When my grandmother died I learned that hearing is often the last sense we're left with in the very end. Hence it's always worth the dialogue. It is the only way to tell stories, work or co-exist at 417,51 ppm atmospheric CO2 on the planet.
Things to enjoy:
Plant-based food, secondhand, singing & songwriting, archery, surfing, mountain hiking.”
US Manager:
Tarik Kanafani
Silver Lining Entertainment
Office:424.281.2307
Tarik@silverliningentertainment.com
3330 Cahuenga Blvd. Suite 500
Los Angeles, CA 90068
Europe Agent:
Leena Stenberg
Diamanda MNGT
tel +47 9967 4411
leena@diamandamanagement.com
Olofsgt 18, SE - 111 36 Stockholm
Tollbugt 11, NO - 0152 Oslo
Contact Tatu for more info.