EVELINE TAINIO | ACTOR
EVELINE
NEW YORK CITY, USA / HELSINKI, FINLAND
Former synchronized skater with training in stage combat, boxing, dance, and movement-based performance.
Holds a Degree in Acting from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts with three years of conservatory training. Background in singing and violin, with a strong ear for rhythm and tone.
Fluent in Finnish & English, conversational in Swedish, with strong RP British, Scandinavian, Russian, and Irish accents.
About eveline tainio
I have always been drawn to creating something beautiful and memorable—first on the ice, now on screen and stage. Born and raised in Helsinki, Finland, I spent years mastering precision, discipline, and performance as a synchronized skater on the Finnish national team, competing all over the world.
Skating wasn’t just a sport—it was storytelling through movement, emotion, and total commitment, skills that now define my work as an actor. Performing under pressure, embodying emotion physically, and connecting with an audience without words gave me an intuitive grasp of presence, timing, and discipline.
Now based in New York City, I trained at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts and have built a career spanning film, television, and theater.
BOOKINGS + NEWS
Supporting Role in Won’t Be Displaced
I’m thrilled to announce my casting in a supporting role in the upcoming short film Won’t Be Displaced. The film explores the experiences of LGBTQIA+ refugees seeking asylum in the UK. Written and produced by the talented Piera Van de Wiel, it was recently highlighted at the Cannes Film Festival during the "Authentic Stories: Diversity & Inclusion in Film & Television" panel, hosted by Stage 32.
Filming is set to begin at the end of January.
Learn more about the film at https://www.wontbedisplaced.com/
Performance in The Suppliant Maidens at New York Theater Festival
I'm delighted to share that I recently performed in The Suppliant Maidens, an adaptation of Aeschylus' classic, presented at the New York Theater Festival 2024. Directed by the talented Italian director and actor Lucia Sapienza, this production was brought to life by Thymos Productions, a company dedicated to showcasing international talent in NYC.
For more details about the production and Thymos Productions, visit their official website: Thymos Production.
Though I call NYC home, Finland is still in my bones—I love cold plunges, sauna, and escaping to my quiet cottage in nature, a place I'm always missing.
I'm fluent in Finnish and English, with a strong command of RP British, Scandinavian, and other European accents. With training in stage combat, singing, and dance, I bring a high level of physicality to my roles— whether it’s fight choreography, singing a melody, or commanding the stage with movement.
When I'm not on set or prepping for my next role, I'm sharpening my craft, exploring new creative projects, or traveling—38 countries and counting, with Costa Rica next on my list.
You’ll probably also find me wandering NYC with a matcha in hand—because why take the subway when you can explore? With experience in both Scandinavian and U.S. productions, I am passionate about working in international cinema and portraying complex, multidimensional female characters that leave a lasting impact long after the credits roll.