A Pioneering Icelandic Actress – Aldís Amah Hamilton

About this episode

The episode features Aldís Amah Hamilton, a pioneering Icelandic actress and cultural icon, discussing her career and advocacy work.

Aldís Amah Hamilton is a trailblazing Icelandic actress, writer, and cultural icon. Born in Germany and raised in Reykjavík, she has starred in hit shows like The Valhalla Murders , Netflix’s Katla , and co-created the gripping series Black Sands . In 2019, she made history as the first woman of color to embody the Fjallkonan , Iceland’s national symbol on Independence Day in Reykjavík, which is the largest celebration and is televised around the country. Beyond the screen, Aldís lends her voice to video games like Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II and Echoes of the End , and leads as chair of the Vegan Association of Iceland —advocating for plant-based living while shaping Iceland’s cultural landscape. Save Big When You Stay in Reykjavík The “In bed with” series is sponsored by Center Hotels and the interviews are recording at one of their hotels while I chat with my guests in a bed. They have 9 hotels in the center of Reykjavik and each of them is unique. To save 25% on your stay with Center Hotels use my code ATI25. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyWfVs_j36A The Previous Interview I did with Aldís Amah Years Ago I was very fortunate to interveiw Aldís Amah Hamilton years before her…

People in this episode

Host: Jewells Chambers

Guest: Aldís Amah Hamilton

Topics covered

• Icelandic acting
• cultural icon
• breaking barriers
• plant-based living
• video game voice acting

Keywords

• Iceland
• actress
• cultural icon
• Vegan Association
• Independence Day
• video games
• Black Sands

Sponsors

Center Hotels

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vegan Association of Iceland

Books & works: The Valhalla Murders, Katla, Black Sands, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, Echoes of the End

Places: Reykjavík

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