Maarja Johanna Mägi has become one of Estonia’s most exciting and versatile actresses, captivating both film and theater audiences. Known for her breakout role in Elmo Nüganen’s Melchior the Apothecary trilogy (2022), Mägi has now stepped into the spotlight again with her latest performance in Aurora (2025), which hits all cinemas in Estonia from January 2025.
An Actress With Many Faces
Born in Tartu on March 24, 1997, Mägi’s rise to prominence has been swift yet well-earned. She graduated from the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre in 2020 and quickly secured a position at the Vanemuine Theatre, where she has showcased her talent in a variety of demanding roles.
Her performance in Melchior the Apothecary as Gerke not only won over audiences but also earned her Best Film Actress at the 2023 Estonian Film Awards. With a strong stage presence and the ability to bring emotional depth to every role, she has become a force to be reckoned with in Estonian cinema.
A Career-Defining Performance in Aurora
Mägi’s latest role in Aurora (2025) has been met with high critical praise, further proving her ability to take on emotionally complex characters. The film follows the story of a religious leader’s daughter whose secret affair unravels her carefully controlled life. Mägi delivers an intense, layered performance, navigating themes of family oppression, personal emancipation, and inner turmoil.
The jury of the Estonian Film Awards was particularly impressed with her portrayal, stating:
"She has so many faces, but you can see the disturbed character on each of them. Her role comes with religious rigidity, transpiring in her emancipation as she inspires a revolution inside her own family, and she portrays this with the strength of a hurricane."
This raw intensity and transformation on screen have led many to call Aurora one of the most powerful performances in Estonian cinema in recent years.
A Star Recognized Beyond Estonia
Mägi’s talent has not gone unnoticed internationally. She was named a Black Nights Star at the 2022 Black Nights Film Festival, a title reserved for Estonia’s most promising young actors. With her latest performances, she is proving that she belongs on the international stage, and there is growing excitement around what she will do next.
See Aurora in Cinemas This January
With Aurora premiering in all cinemas across Estonia in January 2025, audiences will get to witness Mägi’s transformative performance firsthand. Her ability to bring emotional depth, intensity, and raw authenticity to the screen makes this a must-watch film.
If you haven’t yet experienced the power of Maarja Johanna Mägi, now is the time. Don’t miss Aurora—one of the most anticipated Estonian films of the year. 🎬✨
Maarja Johanna Mägi has become one of Estonia’s most exciting and versatile actresses, captivating both film and theater audiences. Known for her breakout role in Elmo Nüganen’s Melchior the Apothecary trilogy (2022), Mägi has now stepped into the spotlight again with her latest performance in Aurora (2025), which hits all cinemas in Estonia from January 2025.
An Actress With Many Faces
Born in Tartu on March 24, 1997, Mägi’s rise to prominence has been swift yet well-earned. She graduated from the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre in 2020 and quickly secured a position at the Vanemuine Theatre, where she has showcased her talent in a variety of demanding roles.
Her performance in Melchior the Apothecary as Gerke not only won over audiences but also earned her Best Film Actress at the 2023 Estonian Film Awards. With a strong stage presence and the ability to bring emotional depth to every role, she has become a force to be reckoned with in Estonian cinema.
A Career-Defining Performance in Aurora
Mägi’s latest role in Aurora (2025) has been met with high critical praise, further proving her ability to take on emotionally complex characters. The film follows the story of a religious leader’s daughter whose secret affair unravels her carefully controlled life. Mägi delivers an intense, layered performance, navigating themes of family oppression, personal emancipation, and inner turmoil.
The jury of the Estonian Film Awards was particularly impressed with her portrayal, stating:
"She has so many faces, but you can see the disturbed character on each of them. Her role comes with religious rigidity, transpiring in her emancipation as she inspires a revolution inside her own family, and she portrays this with the strength of a hurricane."
This raw intensity and transformation on screen have led many to call Aurora one of the most powerful performances in Estonian cinema in recent years.
A Star Recognized Beyond Estonia
Mägi’s talent has not gone unnoticed internationally. She was named a Black Nights Star at the 2022 Black Nights Film Festival, a title reserved for Estonia’s most promising young actors. With her latest performances, she is proving that she belongs on the international stage, and there is growing excitement around what she will do next.
See Aurora in Cinemas This January
With Aurora premiering in all cinemas across Estonia in January 2025, audiences will get to witness Mägi’s transformative performance firsthand. Her ability to bring emotional depth, intensity, and raw authenticity to the screen makes this a must-watch film.
If you haven’t yet experienced the power of Maarja Johanna Mägi, now is the time. Don’t miss Aurora—one of the most anticipated Estonian films of the year. 🎬✨
Maarja Johanna Mägi has become one of Estonia’s most exciting and versatile actresses, captivating both film and theater audiences. Known for her breakout role in Elmo Nüganen’s Melchior the Apothecary trilogy (2022), Mägi has now stepped into the spotlight again with her latest performance in Aurora (2025), which hits all cinemas in Estonia from January 2025.
An Actress With Many Faces
Born in Tartu on March 24, 1997, Mägi’s rise to prominence has been swift yet well-earned. She graduated from the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre in 2020 and quickly secured a position at the Vanemuine Theatre, where she has showcased her talent in a variety of demanding roles.
Her performance in Melchior the Apothecary as Gerke not only won over audiences but also earned her Best Film Actress at the 2023 Estonian Film Awards. With a strong stage presence and the ability to bring emotional depth to every role, she has become a force to be reckoned with in Estonian cinema.
A Career-Defining Performance in Aurora
Mägi’s latest role in Aurora (2025) has been met with high critical praise, further proving her ability to take on emotionally complex characters. The film follows the story of a religious leader’s daughter whose secret affair unravels her carefully controlled life. Mägi delivers an intense, layered performance, navigating themes of family oppression, personal emancipation, and inner turmoil.
The jury of the Estonian Film Awards was particularly impressed with her portrayal, stating:
"She has so many faces, but you can see the disturbed character on each of them. Her role comes with religious rigidity, transpiring in her emancipation as she inspires a revolution inside her own family, and she portrays this with the strength of a hurricane."
This raw intensity and transformation on screen have led many to call Aurora one of the most powerful performances in Estonian cinema in recent years.
A Star Recognized Beyond Estonia
Mägi’s talent has not gone unnoticed internationally. She was named a Black Nights Star at the 2022 Black Nights Film Festival, a title reserved for Estonia’s most promising young actors. With her latest performances, she is proving that she belongs on the international stage, and there is growing excitement around what she will do next.
See Aurora in Cinemas This January
With Aurora premiering in all cinemas across Estonia in January 2025, audiences will get to witness Mägi’s transformative performance firsthand. Her ability to bring emotional depth, intensity, and raw authenticity to the screen makes this a must-watch film.
If you haven’t yet experienced the power of Maarja Johanna Mägi, now is the time. Don’t miss Aurora—one of the most anticipated Estonian films of the year. 🎬✨
Maarja Johanna Mägi has become one of Estonia’s most exciting and versatile actresses, captivating both film and theater audiences. Known for her breakout role in Elmo Nüganen’s Melchior the Apothecary trilogy (2022), Mägi has now stepped into the spotlight again with her latest performance in Aurora (2025), which hits all cinemas in Estonia from January 2025.
An Actress With Many Faces
Born in Tartu on March 24, 1997, Mägi’s rise to prominence has been swift yet well-earned. She graduated from the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre in 2020 and quickly secured a position at the Vanemuine Theatre, where she has showcased her talent in a variety of demanding roles.
Her performance in Melchior the Apothecary as Gerke not only won over audiences but also earned her Best Film Actress at the 2023 Estonian Film Awards. With a strong stage presence and the ability to bring emotional depth to every role, she has become a force to be reckoned with in Estonian cinema.
A Career-Defining Performance in Aurora
Mägi’s latest role in Aurora (2025) has been met with high critical praise, further proving her ability to take on emotionally complex characters. The film follows the story of a religious leader’s daughter whose secret affair unravels her carefully controlled life. Mägi delivers an intense, layered performance, navigating themes of family oppression, personal emancipation, and inner turmoil.
The jury of the Estonian Film Awards was particularly impressed with her portrayal, stating:
"She has so many faces, but you can see the disturbed character on each of them. Her role comes with religious rigidity, transpiring in her emancipation as she inspires a revolution inside her own family, and she portrays this with the strength of a hurricane."
This raw intensity and transformation on screen have led many to call Aurora one of the most powerful performances in Estonian cinema in recent years.
A Star Recognized Beyond Estonia
Mägi’s talent has not gone unnoticed internationally. She was named a Black Nights Star at the 2022 Black Nights Film Festival, a title reserved for Estonia’s most promising young actors. With her latest performances, she is proving that she belongs on the international stage, and there is growing excitement around what she will do next.
See Aurora in Cinemas This January
With Aurora premiering in all cinemas across Estonia in January 2025, audiences will get to witness Mägi’s transformative performance firsthand. Her ability to bring emotional depth, intensity, and raw authenticity to the screen makes this a must-watch film.
If you haven’t yet experienced the power of Maarja Johanna Mägi, now is the time. Don’t miss Aurora—one of the most anticipated Estonian films of the year. 🎬✨
