Silje Torp (born Silje Torp Færavaag; 19 October 1974) is a Norwegian actress and author.
Biography Torp attended the Norwegian National Academy of Theatre from 1997 until 2000. Before that, she lived in Italy for three years and went to an art academy in Carrara, where she trained to become a sculptor/stonemason.
She came to international prominence with her role as the shield-maiden Frøya in the television series Norsemen between 2016 and 2020. The series was first shown on the Norwegian public broadcaster NRK, and later on the streaming platform Netflix. Torp was previously known for her role as sheriff Mette Hansen in season two of the series Lilyhammer.
Publications In January 2019, she published the book Sterk med strikk (Strong with Elastic) through Cappelen Damm.
Selected filmography
Film + Year Title Role Notes2004Hawaii, OsloMilla2006Comrade PedersenAnne Britt Bru2009KnertenCarolina2010A Somewhat Gentle Manoffended woman
Television + Year Title Role Notes2010–2013DagMarianne Refsnes16 episodes2013LilyhammerMette Hansen4 episodes2016–2020NorsemenFrøya18 episodes2021RobinsonekspedisjonenPresenter 15 Episodes
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