Alexandra Dahlström (born February 12, 1984) is a Swedish actress.

She was born in Gävle, Sweden, and grew up in Stockholm. Her mother is Russian, and her father Swedish. She speaks both languages fluently.

Dahlström gained international attention in 1998 after starring as Elin in the film Fucking Åmål. For this, she won the Guldbagge Award for Best Actress, together with Rebecka Liljeberg. Despite receiving numerous offers to act in other films, she declined, stating that she wanted to concentrate on finishing school.

In 2002, Dahlström acted as assistant director, alongside Fucking Åmål director Lukas Moodysson, with his film Lilja 4-ever.

When once asked what she wanted to be when she grew up, Dahlström stated:"Serial killer, or rockstar."

Dahlström lives alone in Stockholm. She continues to act in theatre. After a several-year break, Dahlström is currently starring in the film Fröken Sverige (Miss Sweden) for which she received very good reviews.

Filmography

• Sanning eller konsekvens (1997)
• St. Mikael (series) (1998)
• Fucking Åmål (1998)
• Kranes konditori (theatre play) (1999)
• Tomten är far till alla barnen (1999)
• En vacker värld (theatre play) (2001)
• La Carpe (short film) (2001)
• Fröken Sverige (2004)

External links

• Alexandra Dahlström fansite