
Ayelén Nilsson Ruisniemi
Costume & Make-Up
Biography
Ayelén Nilsson, originally named Anna-Karin Ruisniemi Nilsson, is a talented actress and makeup artist hailing from Sweden. She is recognized for her work in the films "I Want To See Gellivare Burn" (2019) and "How Does It Feel to Be Alive?" (2019). Ayelén was born in Piteå, a small city located in the northern region of Sweden. Her passion for acting sparked during her time at Luleå High School in 2011, where she studied theater. It was there that she developed a deep love for the craft. Seeking further education and growth, she made a move to Amarillo, Texas, in the United States, to pursue her studies in theater and choir. Following her time in the U.S., Ayelén returned to Sweden and undertook training to become an internationally recognized makeup artist and hairstylist. In 2023, Ayelén successfully completed the two-year Acting program at Kulturama and graduated from the institution. With her formal training in acting and her diverse skill set as a makeup artist and hairstylist, Ayelén is now ready to embark on her acting career with great enthusiasm and determination.
Known For

A slasher film centered around the Swedish celebration of Saint Lucy's Day.
Saint Lucia

On the night when Santa Claus is kidnapped by Usula and Eddy, Mrs. Claus decides to send three girls, Sabrina, Jill, and Natalie, to rescue him.
Santa and the Night He Disappeared

Rosanna’s existence as a teenage mother in the countryside is lonely and hopeless. When her friends show up one summer evening, the boundaries between teenage life and motherhood become blurred. A film about wanting to stay young when you should grow up, being split between your child’s and your own needs.
Baby

Teenage misfits Amandus and Johan find solace in an unconventional friendship, challenging the norms of their provincial Swedish town.
I Want to See Gellivare Burn

A man comes home after work. His wife and bird hate him.