Fluent in Icelandic, Danish, English, German and Greek.
Born and raised in Iceland. Moved to London at age 16 and began her
pursuit of a formal education in theatre. At 19 she was accepted into
the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA).
Began her acting career at nine years of age at The National Theatre of
Iceland.
Parents are drummer Gunnlaugur Briem of Mezzoforte and back-up vocalist Erna Þórarinsdóttir.
Studied at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and graduated
2004.