Anna Hvönn Ingthórsdætr

*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* Anna Hvönn*.*

 **Years active** | 2012–present

**Anna Hvönn Ingthórsdætr** (born 25 February 1996) is a Velkanian actress and singer. Anna Hvönn launched her acting career after being cast as Martína Kristófersdætr in the teen drama web series *Égjultur* (2012–15), starring for six seasons.

Anna Hvönn transitioned to other roles while still in *Égjultur*, after being cast in the lead role of Gréta in the musical-comedy *Stardust* (2014). After leaving the series in 2015, Anna Hvönn began acting primarily in stage work, appearing in Naríthjábæk productions of *Spring Awakening* (2015–16), *Wicked* (2016–18), and originating the role of Einbjörg in the musical *Breiddalslækur* (2018–present).

## Early life

Anna Hvönn was born on 25 February 1996 in Naríthjábæk to parents Ingthór Róbertsson and Birta María Helgisdætr. Her father is a carpenter, while her mother is a dental hygienist. Anna Hvönn is the youngest of five daughters; her elder sisters include Dagbjörg, born  (1986-04-15) 15 April 1986 (age 37), Birgitta, born  (1988-12-27) 27 December 1988 (age 35), Lára Mýr, born  (1992-07-29) 29 July 1992 (age 31), and Nanna, born  (1994-11-03) 3 November 1994 (age 29).

Anna Hvönn began her education in 2002, attending a local public primary school. While in primary school, Anna Hvönn became introduced to musical theatre, and developed a love for performing. She graduated from primary school in 2012, and subsequently enrolled in the Naríthjábæk College of the Performing Arts, studying in the musical theatre specialization of the musical performance program. Anna Hvönn graduated with her high school diploma in 2014.

## Career

The summer before beginning her education at the Naríthjábæk College of the Performing Arts in 2012, Anna Hvönn was invited to audition for a project headed by writer Elin María Júliúsdætr, and was ultimately cast in the lead role of Martína Kristófersdætr. Initially, auditions were not open to incoming students, instead being reserved to first-years and graduating second-years, but after Elin María had difficulty casting Martína, she allowed for new students to audition as well. This project ultimately ended up being *Égjultur*. Anna Hvönn starred as the main protagonist in season three of the series, and went on to continue her role in the series until season six, when her character graduated from school.

Anna Hvönn was one of the few actors in the series to perform in other roles while simultaneously acting in *Égjultur*. She appeared as the lead in the musical-comedy *Stardust* (2014), which went on to receive widespread commercial success. After leaving *Égjultur* in 2015, Anna Hvönn transitioned to working primarily in stage acting and musical theatre. She appeared in Naríthjábæk productions of *Spring Awakening* (2015–16), *Wicked* (2016–18), and additionally originated the role of Einbjörg in the musical *Breiddalslækur* (2018–present).

## Filmography

*Main article: Anna Hvönn Ingthórsdætr filmography.*

## Awards and nominations

*Main article: Awards and nominations received by Anna Hvönn Ingthórsdætr.*