Stage fight instructor
Stunt & fight performer
Dramatic Combat Finland
Nordic Stage Fight Society
Having training in both dramatic combat and stunt work, along with certifications in various stage combat disciplines and knowledge of special skills like horseback riding, mounted archery, and firearms training, Anastasia holds a diverse and impressive set of talents.
Her love for the arts and physical performance is evident, showcasing Anastasia's dedication to honing her craft and pushing her boundaries. With a rare blend of skills that span both the stage and film, she brings a dynamic energy and versatility to the performing arts community. Anastasia has a vast training experience with Nordic Stage Fight Society, Dramatic Combat Finland, Arctic Action Norway and lately Paddy Crean Canada.
Anastasia has certified as a Stage Combat Instructor with Nordic Stage Fight Society (NSFS). She's been mentored by Oula Kitti, one of Finland's leading stunt coordinators and fight choreographers, NSFS Fight Director & Stage Combat Instructor, and an Honorary Fight Director with the Fight Directors Canada.
"I'm a hardworking and enthusiastic professional and I am always looking for new opportunities. I am passionate about what I do, I thoroughly research and prepare for my work and I am happy to incorporate feedback. I'm comfortable with improvisation and I like challenges. I have a good physical endurance and I'm determined to give my best to each production. I have over 20 years of experience in acting."
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sword fighting
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film fighting
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body burns
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wire work (jerks and pulls)
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repelling and pendulum jumping (from up to 15m height)
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personal and group fire arms training (pistol & semiautomatic rifle)
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mounted archery
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basics of trick riding
WORKING ON
Anastasia has been teaching stage combat at Tampere University's Theatre Arts department, Dramatic Combat Finland's workshops, Uniarts Helsinki and Sibelius Academy. Her particular focus is working with violence and intimacy on stage and screen.
Her latest work as a Fight Director was at the National Theatre of Finland in the fall 2025.
She has a vast experience in working as a stunt and fight performer on screen and in live productions, which include Ronja Rövardotter at Svenska Teatern, full season at the Wild West Stunt Show at High Chaparral Sweden in 2025, one of the lead roles in The Last Convoy movie, and stunt work in several movies and TV-Series:
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To Thy Rest (2025)
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The Last Convoy (2024)
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What Remains (2022)
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
Professionally working in the field of performance arts since 2009
STUNT & FIGHT PERFORMER EXPERIENCE
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Ronja Rövardotter (2023-2026), Svenska Teatern Helsinki. Performing as an actor and stage combatant.
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Wild West Stunt Show (2025), High Chaparral Sweden. Leader of the Bandits, stunt performer and stunt rider. Directed and choreographed by Robban Folin.
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Kraken (2025), feature film. Stunt double. Handmade films in Norwegian woods & Nordisk Film Production AS. Stunt coordinator Oula Kitti
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The Last Convoy (2024), short film. Fight and stunt performer. Director by Esa Jussila, stunt coordinator Oula Kitti
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Jukka Lindströmin Sivuhistoria (2022), TV-Series, YLE. Fight performer. Stunt coordinator Mikko Löppönen
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What Remains (2022) feature film. Stunt double for Andrea Riseborough. Director Huang Ran, stunt coordinator Oula Kitti
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Next of Kin (2022) TV-series, Bufo Oy. Fight performer. Stunt coordinator Oula Kitti
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Until You Shine Again (2021), music video, Happy Boy Records. Lead actor and stunt performer, stunt coordinator Oula Kitti
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Fejd (2019) short film. Stunt double. Director Marion Saares Arcada University of Applied Sciences
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Fight choreography shorts (2019-2023). Stunt and fight performer. Directed and choreographed by Mikko Löppönen, Oula Kitti
STUNT, STAGE COMBAT &
OTHER RELEVANT EDUCATION
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Stunt courses with European Stunt School (Denmark), Dramatic Combat Finland, IOSP The Paddy Crean (Canada), Arctic Action (Norway), Tarmo Stunts (Sweden):
- fighting for film
- body burns
- wire work
- high falls
- basic acrobatics
- mounted archery
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Nordic Stage Fight Society / Dramatic Combat Finland:
- Stage Combat Instructor certification programme (2023-2025)
- Advanced Fight Performer training (2018-2023)
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Osuva Range & Training: personal and group fire arms training (pistol & semiautomatic rifle)
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Elrohir Oy: mounted archery courses, trick riding
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Certified Intimacy Coordinator with Nordic Intimacy Coordinators and Intimacy Professionals Association
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Trained with: Oula Kitti, Nigel Poulton, Kev McCurdy, Siobhan Richardson, Ian Rose, David Boushey, J.P. Fournier, Lyndall Grant, Jess Finley, Kristoffer Jørgensen, R Robinson Wilson.
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Professional actor since 2009
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Eyes: Green
Hair: Dark brown
Height: 160
Weight: 52
Shoulders: 48 cm
Bust/Chest: 86 cm
Waist: 72 cm
Hips: 91 cm
Inseam: 68 cm
Shoes: 37
Hat: 56 cm
Clothes: XS/S, 34
