Katrín Georgína Björnsdætr

*This is a Velkanian name. The last name is a patronymic, not a family name. The subject should be referred to by the given name* Katrín Georgína*.*

 **Years active** | 2012–present

**Katrín Georgína Björnsdætr** (born 12 April 1995) is a Velkanian actress and model. Beginning her career as a child and teen model, Katrín Georgína launched her acting career after being cast as Verónika Hreimursdætr in the teen drama web series *Égjultur* (2012–15), starring for six seasons.

After leaving *Égjultur* in 2015, Katrín Georgína transitioned to work in film. She appeared in the films *Foss* (2016), *Patreksjahlíd* (2017), and *Hofverfi à Eyrarheimar* (2018), all of which went on to become commercial and critical successes. Outside of film, Katrín Georgína has been regularly profiled in the Velkanian media, and was cited as the "Most Desirable Woman in the Velkanian Isles" in 2018.

## Early life

Katrín Georgína was born on 12 April 1995 in Naríthjábæk to parents Björn Björnsson and Georgína Svanursdætr. Her father works in the advertising industry, while her mother is a fashion merchandiser and buyer who worked as a model in the 1980s. She is the eldest of three children; her younger siblings include brothers Björn, born  (1997-12-16) 16 December 1997 (age 26), and Kristján, born  (2000-03-27) 27 March 2000 (age 23). Katrín Georgína began her education in 2001, attending a public primary school in Naríthjábæk. In primary school, Katrín Georgína developed a love for performing, and wished to become an actress or singer.

She graduated from primary school in 2011, and subsequently enrolled in the Naríthjábæk College of the Performing Arts, where she studied in the drama program. Katrín Georgína graduated with her high school diploma in 2013.

## Career

Katrín Georgína first began her modeling career in 2000. As a five-year-old, she was signed to a modeling agency at the urging of her mother, and began a career as a child model. Katrín Georgína modeled for children's toys, children's clothes, and other modeling campaigns throughout the Velkanian Isles. She continued her modeling career into her teenage years, branching out into mainstream modeling. In 2010, Katrín Georgína walked in Naríthjábæk Fashion Week, later returning the following year as well. She ultimately ended her modeling career in 2012, in order to prioritize acting.

While a student at the Naríthjábæk College of the Performing Arts in 2012, Katrín Georgína auditioned for a project headed by writer Elin María Júliúsdætr, and was ultimately cast in the lead role of Verónika Hreimursdætr. Her casting came after several rounds of auditions, where she was pitted against her classmates, as Elin María auditioned almost exclusively acting students in Naríthjábæk for the lead roles. This project ultimately ended up being *Égjultur*. Katrín Georgína starred as the main protagonist in season one of the series, and went on to receive widespread attention and praise within the Velkanian Isles for her performance. She continued her role in the series until season six of the series, when her character graduated from school.

After leaving *Égjultur* in 2015, Katrín Georgína transitioned to work in film. She appeared in the films *Foss* (2016), *Patreksjahlíd* (2017), and *Hofverfi à Eyrarheimar* (2018), all of which went on to become commercial and critical successes. Outside of film, Katrín Georgína has been regularly profiled in the Velkanian media, and was cited as the "Most Desirable Woman in the Velkanian Isles" in 2018.

## Filmography

*Main article: Katrín Georgína Björnsdætr filmography.*

## Awards and nominations

*Main article: Awards and nominations received by Katrín Georgína Björnsdætr.*