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Marika Vaarik

Marika Vaarik

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Biography

Marika Vaarik (since 1994 Marika Vaarik-Soo; born on October 13, 1962 in Kose) is an Estonian actress. In 1991 she graduated Tallinn Pedagogical Institute in theatrical directing speciality (Estonian: näitejuhtimise eriala). 1987-1994 she worked at VAT Theatre, being also one of its founders. 1994-2005 she worked at Rakvere Theatre. Since 2009 she worked at NO99 Theatre. Besides theatrical roles she has also played on several films and television series. Vaarik is married to Mart Soo, composer, music teacher and guitarist of the ensemble Weekend Guitar Trio. She is famously known for her role as Frida Arrak on the long running Estonian show The Vengeance Bureau (Estonian: Kättemaksukontor) from 2009-2013.

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The main character, Helmi, is born into the house of Baron von Strandmann in Old-Town Tallinn, in 1908. The only thing that she knows for sure about her past is that her mother was an Estonian servant girl. Everything else is a discovery during a life that runs the course of a century - a life that has quite a lot of surprises in store for Helmi. In this house she finds happiness and suffering, passion and disappointment. She grows up alongside young Erik and waits for her big love to blossom. But one floor down lives projectionist Julius - a man who is far from indifferent when it comes to Helmi. All of the biggest historical events of the century leave their mark on the house. Its hardwood floors have born soldiers' gruff boots and gentleman's shiny oxfords. Its walls have held the fates of people from far and near, foreigners and locals. Helmi's home becomes a German salon, a revolution museum, and a working class commune. And as freedom comes, real estate crooks start sniffing ...

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