Trivia

Graduated from London Academy of Music and Art.

In keeping with Icelandic naming traditions, her full last name Hilmarsdóttir is not a family name but a patronymic. It literally means Hilmar's daughter.

Began acting since childhood in several of her father's films.

Devised, produced and starred in a theatre project at her high school, from where she was spotted by director Guðný Halldórsdóttir to play the leading role in the feature film, Veðramót (2007).

Can speak with a fluent British accent.

Named as one of European films' Shooting Stars by European Film Promotion. (2015)

Daughter of actress Thórey Sigthórsdóttir and film director Hilmar Oddsson.

Is a fan of Björk.