Actor Portfolio
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ABOUT ME
~ Training ~
MFA in Acting
Guildford School of Acting, Guildford, UK.
Training in Chekhov, Laban, Lecoq, Meisner, and Stanislavsky, acting pedagogies
ACTT qualifications in Stage Combat intermediate level
B.A. Cinema / Television,
Regent University, VA, USA
School of Acting for the Screen,
University of the Nations, HI, USA.
Trained in Stanislavski, Meisner, and Suzuki
Fashion Model School AD-Model training, Finland
COMMERCIALS & SCREEN
STAGE
Risti & Linkkuveitsi
(Cross and the Switchblade)
In 1950s New York City, a small-town pastor from rural Pennsylvania answers a calling to reach the violent teenage gangs on Brooklyn’s streets. Confronted by skepticism and dangerous rumbles, he sets out on a difficult mission that will challenge his faith and determination, as he seeks to guide these rejected youths toward something better.
Leading Cast & Crew: Lasse Kortelainen,
Ruth Lauren, Oona Kare, Petteri Lassila
Directed by Arto Myllärinen,
Assistant Director Ani Hassinen
Written by Cathy Flores, David Wilkerson
Translated by Jaakko Pihlajamäki
Fight choreography: Marie Drisch
Fight coordinator: Ruth Lauren
Pic © Topi sipari
Pic © Daniel Hintner
STAGE
Flying Ant Day
An original dark comedy written for the cast by Joey Ellis,which explores the human trials of grieving and how disconnected we have become in accepting our destiny.
On a hot summer’s day, flying ants appear from the ground in an attempt to squeeze as much life as they can out of their time. At the same time, a family arrives at a hospital room to say goodbye to their dying mum and grandma.
Leading Cast & Crew: Meadow Burns, Kenneth Butler, Fiona Cheng, Daniel Hintner, Gayane Kaligan, Ruth Lauren, Reagan Madilyn Martin, Clare Nolan, Paula Pirvu, Yeo Dana
Written by Joey Ellis
Directed by Grainné Byrne
Lighting Designer: Ben Lucas
Video Designer: Jon Stacey
Costume Designer: Kit Hand-Holding
STAGE
Le Silence
30-minute short play about a women’s journey with grief.
Natalie leads a charming life with her husband as concert musicians until a tragic accident shatters their future. Overcome by grief, Natalie abandons the world of music. She suffers from isolation and the loss of her passion for life and music. After her husband’s sudden departure, Natalie must choose between despair or a return to joy.
Written by Ruth Lauren
Starring Ruth Lauren & Jules Upson
Pic © antonio oVIE OBEBE
Pic © Steven Gregson
STAGE
The Unmanageable Sisters
The play is set in a flat in Ballymun, Dublin, in 1974. The matriarchal Ger Lawless has just won a million Green Shield Stamps, and has invited fifteen friends round to help her fill up her stamp books. As the night passes and the books are filled, the women clash over bitter resentments and deeply entrenched, generational differences over how a woman should live.
Written by Michel Tremblay
Adapted by Deirdre Kinahan
Directed by Maisie Newman
STAGE
West Side Story
Savoy’s new interpretation of the West Side Story brings international star soloists and top Finnish performers to the stage, such as Maria Ylipää, Diandra and Chike Ohanwe, who was the Jussi Award winner in October 2020.
West Side Story deals with the uniqueness of love and the absurdity of hate. It asks if there is hope for us to live in a better world one day. The most famous songs in the musical are Maria, America, Tonight and Somewhere.
Director: Tuomas Parkkinen
Choreographer: Ima Iduozee
Conductor: Jonas Rannila
Scenographer: Jani Uljas
Costumes: Erika Turunen
Stage Managers: Kati Jaura, Ruth Lauren
Pic © tanja ahola
SCREEN
Ascension
A scifi thriller about a young woman who sells her soul for the eternal fountain of youth.
Written by Kenneth Butler
Directed by Paula Pirvu
Starring: Meadow Burns, Ruth Lauren,
and Kenneth Butler
Screen
Sisareni (Sister)
A short film shot on location in Finland about a young woman in search of her lost sister. Sisareni has been shown in over 10 film festivals worldwide including Los Angeles Cinefest, China Women’s festival, and Hollywood Screenings film festival.
Written & Directed by Renée Fisher
Starring Ruth Lauren, Adanna Hirvelä
Produced by Ruth Lauren
Our story
Ruth has been trained in the methods of Stanislavski, Chekhov, Meisner, Uta Hagen, Lecoq, Laban, and Suzuki. She has performed in over 15 commercials and short films, including Sisareni, which was featured in 10 film festivals worldwide. She has been seen in Finland on the TV series “Aikuiset” and served as a fight coordinator for the theater production of “Cross and the Switchblade.”
Ruth deeply values each individual’s story. By acting, she is able to tap into the life of others and better understand them.
Ruth desires to act in shows and feature films, such as rom-coms, dramas, and thrillers; and time period roles, similar to Bridgerton, Downton Abbey, and Jane Austen adaptations; musicals, such as Grease, Wicked, and Fiddler on the Roof; games and animation.
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My Resume
Find out about Ruth's latest work and credits.
Height: 5’5” (165cm) | Eyes: Blue | Hair: Brown
Playable age range: 24-33