Edda Björvinsdóttir is an Iceland

Iceland

Iceland , described as the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic and European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains almost all the population and almost all the land area. The country has a population...

ic actress, comedian, writer and director, best known for playing the titular role of the 1986 comedy classic Stella í orlofi

Stella í orlofi

Stella í orlofi is a 1986 Icelandic comedy film directed by Þórhildur Þorleifsdóttir. It has enjoyed enduring popularity in Iceland, and was followed up with the sequel Stella í framboði in 2002....

, for playing various characters in the 1986 sitcom Heilsubælið í Gervahverfi, as well as for her work in the annual comedy special Áramótaskaupið

Áramótaskaupið

Áramótaskaupið , is an annual Icelandic television comedy special, broadcast on public television network Sjónvarpið which has been shown annually since Sjónvarpið started broadcasting in 1966. The show is an important part of Icelandic New Year's celebration for most Icelandic families...

, and for numerous other comedic roles in film, television and on stage.

Edda was married to actor and comedian Gísli Rúnar Jónsson. Their son is the actor Björgvin Franz Gíslason.

Selected filmography

• Stella í framboði (2002)
• Karlakórinn Hekla (1992)
• Heilusbælið í Gervahverfi (1986)
• Stella í orlofi
  Stella í orlofi
  Stella í orlofi is a 1986 Icelandic comedy film directed by Þórhildur Þorleifsdóttir. It has enjoyed enduring popularity in Iceland, and was followed up with the sequel Stella í framboði in 2002....
  
  (1986)