Þórunn Arna Kristjánsdóttir

Þórunn Arna Kristjánsdóttir is an Icelandic actress and director who discovered her passion for theater as a child during a performance at the National Theatre of Iceland. Despite initially not considering directing as part of her career, she was encouraged by Brynhildur Guðjónsdóttir, the former director of the National Theatre, to take on the role of director for the production 'Ofurhetjumúsin.' Her journey reflects a personal evolution and highlights the importance of recognizing one's own potential, as she initially doubted her capabilities but ultimately embraced the challenge, stating, 'Sometimes you have to acknowledge when you're scared.'