Katri Horma (born 1970) is an

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n former actress. Horma is the daughter of electronics engineer and filmmaker Peet Horma. Her grandfather was sculptor and restorer Paul Horma. Horma made her film debut in the starring role of Eliise in the Helle Karis directed

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''Metsluiged'', based on the 1838

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''. In 1990, she was cast in the starring role of Imbi Tamm in the

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directed historical drama ''Inimene, keda polnud'', also for Tallinnfilm. In 1991, she had a starring role as Nastja in the Abai Karpykov directed Russian-language film ''Vozdushnyy potseluy''. In 1994, she had a prominent role as Kristiina in the

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drama ''Balti armastuslood'' before deciding to retire from acting. Following a career as a stage and film actress, Horma retired from the industry to pursue further education. She has since worked in advertising and pursuing a

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, Baltic Film, Media, Arts and Communication Institute.

Filmography

* 1987 '' Metsluiged'' (role: Eliise) * 1989 ''Tuhkatriinu'' (television film; role: Cinderella) * 1990 '' Inimene, keda polnud'' (role: Imbi Tamm) * 1991 ''Vozdushnyy potseluy'' (role: Nastja) * 1992 ''Daam autos'' (role: The girl on the ferry) * 1993 ''Marraskuun harmaa valo'' (role: Kerrossiivoja) * 1994 ''Balti armastuslood'' (role: Kristiina)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Horma, Katri Living people 1960s births Estonian film actresses Estonian television actresses Tallinn University alumni 20th-century Estonian actresses