Yohanna Idha

Yohanna Idha is an award-winning actress and a true artist whose life has been devoted to exploring the human soul through performance and image.

Since graduating from the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York in 2004, she has become a luminous presence in film, television, and theatre — a force of nature whose range and emotional depth have captivated audiences across the globe.

Her performances are layered, raw, and profoundly human. Critics and filmmakers alike have recognized her gift for transformation, rewarding her with nominations and international acting awards.

Yohanna has starred in more than a hundred productions and is widely known for her roles in acclaimed series such as Blinded (dir. Jens Jonsson), Love & Anarchy (dir. Lisa Langseth), Boy Machine (FLX), and Elsa’s World.

Her breakthrough came with Levan Akin’s debut feature Certain People (Katinkas Kalas), where her performance earned her the L’Oréal Paris Rising Star Award at the Stockholm International Film Festival.

International press soon followed: The Wall Street Journal’s Steve Dollar praised her Tribeca performance as one of the very best of the festival, while SIFF honored her with the Bronze Horse for Best Actress.

Whether in front of the camera, behind the lens, or producing groundbreaking theatre, she pours passion into everything she touches.

For her, both acting and photography are about the same sacred act: capturing a soul, revealing truth, and holding beauty in a single moment.

She has produced independent films and theatre performances, and between 2009–2012 she ran Nebula Production Talent Agency, championing other voices in the industry.

Yohanna’s artistry is matched only by her resilience. At the height of her career, she endured years of debilitating back pain and multiple surgeries — yet emerged stronger, fiercer, and more radiant than ever.

Her discipline, training daily with world-renowned Tracy Anderson, and her unyielding devotion to her craft have transformed her into an artist of extraordinary strength, both physically and creatively.

Her career spans continents and genres: daring theatre monologues with Teatermaskinen on topics such as mental health and the environment, a widely acclaimed Miss Julie at Teater 3, and the bold, visceral Skarabé, exploring themes of domestic violence, sexuality, and female empowerment.

Yohanna never shies away from the difficult or the raw. Instead, she embraces it — weaving her vast reservoir of lived experience and emotional truth into unforgettable characters.

Beyond the screen and the stage, Yohanna is also a muse. Fashion photographer Hannah Hedin has called her an endless source of inspiration; together they have created thousands of portraits and artistic works over the past decade. Yohanna’s collaborations extend into the world of fashion, beauty, and design, where her unique duality as both odel and photographer has led to striking creative campaigns for exclusive brands.

Fluent in English, with just the trace of an accent, Yohanna moves effortlessly between Swedish and international productions. Her talent, discipline, and vision mark her as an actress destined for even greater global recognition — a star whose light is only growing brighter.

Representation International: AVAnti Productions & Management
Representation Sweden: Commercial Actors

"Yohanna Idha always comes prepared
an offers the role
more than expected"
Rasmus Tirzitis, Director.

"She was a pleasure
to work with"
Oscar Thunberg, Blinded.