Mari Jürjens
Biography
Mari Jürjens, née Mari Pokinen (born May 27, 1988), is an Estonian actress and singer. She graduated from the University of Tartu Viljandi Culture Academy in 2011 as a professional actress, and joined the Von Krahl Theatre in Tallinn. In 2010, Jürjens debuted with the 11-track album 22 and released a second album, "Maa saab taevani", in 2013. Accordingly, the public recognises her as a singer rather than actress. Her best-recognised role so far has been an appearance in the Estonian crime series Kättemaksukontor.
Known For & Full Filmography7 Titles
Drama Series - 2009, 16 episodes • as Aiki Hansen
A group of women create an organization named "Kättemaksukontor" to fight for the rights of women and help solve murder mysteries for the police.
Movie - 2013, 2h 15m • as (voice)
A grey world makes people somber. A world full of colors makes people irritated. What is a poor painter to do if he wants to please this insatiable and daft crowd? Paint it white?
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
It's Christmas Eve, and Peter is itching to hit the countryside and claim his gifts from Santa. But upon arrival, he's shocked to find that a sinister Robo-Santa has replaced the real Santa Claus, scheming to ruin the holidays. To complicate matters, Gerda opens a gateway to the Frog Kingdom, abandoning her friends at their most critical moment. Now, Peter and his crew must confront and defeat this mechanical impostor or Christmas is doomed forever!
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
The day before Christmas, the Veterinary Board receives a positive A test result from a wild boar shot by a hunter. The young veterinary officer has a disposal machine ready and starts touring the farms in his former home village. The very first farm in Kiuma village is home to the elderly and childless Ants and Minna. For the couple, their domestic animals are a substitute for their missing children and loved ones. At the same time, Ants' nephews arrive with their wives and children. The goal is to quickly deliver the gifts and drive back home to the city. But the farmer Ants announces the situation he is in with his animals, and now he needs the help of his relatives to slaughter the pigs.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Maarja
IT specialist Taavi and his teacher wife Liisa are suddenly faced with a question: what to do if one morning they have an absurdly large amount of money in their bank account - no less, no more than 50 million euros.
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as (voice)
Based on Andrus Kivirähk's books "Poo and spring", "Carnival and Potato Salad" and "Ghost and Facebook", the film tells about longing, friendship, love, family and fears, which often have big eyes. The adventures of the strange characters are spiced with the characteristic warm and bold humor of Kivirähk, wittily weaving together the boundless fantasy of children and the living conditions of the modern world.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as (voice)
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.