1. Overview
Tehilla Blad (born September 5, 1995, in Uppsala) is a Swedish actress, singer, and ballet dancer. She is widely recognized for her portrayal of the young Lisbeth Salander in the Swedish Millennium series films. Her career has seen her feature in various television series and films, establishing her as a versatile performer on screen.
2. Biography
Tehilla Blad's upbringing was deeply rooted in the arts, with her family fostering a strong environment for artistic development across multiple disciplines.
2.1. Childhood and family
Blad was born on September 5, 1995, in Uppsala, Sweden. She is the sixth of eight children in a family where all siblings are actively involved in music, dance, swimming, and acting. In 2008, her sibling group, known as BBx8, gained public attention by reaching the semifinals of Sweden's Got Talent (originally titled Talang 2008).
2.2. Education
Tehilla Blad pursued formal training in dance, graduating from the Royal Swedish Ballet in Stockholm in June 2015.
3. Career
Tehilla Blad's acting career began in television before she transitioned to significant roles in feature films, gaining wider acclaim for her performances.
3.1. Early acting roles
Blad's acting debut was in 2005 with the TV miniseries Kvalster (Mites), which aired for four episodes on Swedish Television (SVT). Following this, she appeared in several other television productions aimed at both children and adult audiences, including Ella in two places and Dra mig baklänges!, both broadcast on SVT.
3.2. Breakthrough roles
A pivotal point in Blad's career came with her role as the young Lisbeth Salander in the critically acclaimed Swedish Millennium series films. She appeared in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire, and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest, portraying the enigmatic character during her formative years.
In the fall of 2009, Blad undertook another substantial role as young Leena in Pernilla August's film Beyond. In this film, she shared the portrayal of the main character, Leena, with Noomi Rapace, who played the adult version. Beyond premiered at the Critic's Week section of the Venice Film Festival in 2010, where it received the Critic's Week award. The film's Swedish premiere was on December 10, 2010.
4. Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Kvalster | Isabelle | 4 episodes |
| 2006 | Dra mig baklänges! | Past time child | TV series |
| 2009 | The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo | Young Lisbeth Salander | |
| The Girl Who Played with Fire | |||
| The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest | |||
| 2010 | Beyond | Young Leena | |
| 2013 | Victoria | Anna | |
| 2014 | Øyevitne | Zana | 4 episodes |
| 2022 | Nattryttarna | Agnes Lund | TV series |
| 2023 | Maria Wern - Vinna eller försvinna | Iris | |
| Maria Wern - Jacqueline | |||
| Maria Wern - Plats 89 | |||
| Maria Wern - Ett tidigare liv |
5. Awards and Recognition
| Year | Award | Category | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Guldbagge Awards | Best Supporting Actress for Beyond | Nominated |