The Norwegian series "Shame" was a great success not only in the country, but also won worldwide recognition. The actors who starred in it became famous. Among them, talentedly playing in the third season of the main character Isak Waltersen - Tarja Mu.
A multi-part television show shows the life of modern teenagers in Norway. Viewers see online everything that happens to the heroes: they worry about their failures, enjoy the successes. Seasons are separate stories of the characters of the project. Tarja Sandvik Mu participated in the project from the very beginning. However, Isak Waltersen did not immediately become the main character.
Takeoff start
The biography of the future star of European cinema began in 1999. The child was born in Oslo on May 24 in a creative family. The boy’s grandfather Torgils Mu was a famous artist. From an early age, the grandson dreamed of becoming the same as his beloved relative. In an interview, Tarja admitted that to this day he considers his grandfather his idol.
He studied at the most prestigious metropolitan school of Hartwig Nissen. It was in her that the casting took place, and then the shooting of the boy who became famous for the series Shame. The student took part in an audition hoping to play Jonas. However, having beaten more than a thousand contestants, he got the role of Waltersen.
The project was developed by Julia Andem. She decided to break the stereotypes prevailing in modern society. The hero of the new season, according to her plan, was a young man experiencing difficulties in determining his own orientation. He is worried about this, trying to build a relationship with Even suffering from bipolar disorder.
The premiere of the third season caused the greatest resonance. An extraordinary plot captivated the audience not only in Scandinavia, but also the whole world. The discussion began on social networks. The press constantly wrote about the successful attempts of the series to break stereotypes. The performer admitted that the hostile attitude towards the hero in the course of the action began to change their attitude to the problem, realizing that the whole division exclusively into black and white is impossible.
All young artists after the completion of the project received recognition. And Mu was awarded the national television show "Gullruten" as the best actor. The name of the young man was included in the list of the most famous graduates of Hartwig Nissen. The performer himself did not believe his success for a very long time.
Success
After a triumphant show Tarja continued his artistic career. He not only acted in films, but also played in the theater. The young lyceum took part in the productions of the troupe, positioning itself as an antitheater, that is, the performances were carried out with the negation of all dramatic canons.
Tarja played in the Norwegian version of the musical "Grease", the history of the relationship between a bully-griser and an excellent student, as a result of which both characters are transformed. During the play, Mu proved that he is not only a talented performer, but also a gifted dancer and vocalist.
In 2018, the new work of the artist ended. He played the main character in the film "En affære". The plot talked about the relationship between high school student Markus and his gymnastics teacher Anita. The age role was perfectly played by the Norwegian celebrity Andrea Brain Howig. Tarja called the picture his incredible luck and a vivid role.
The young artist said that he really likes playing ambiguous images, as well as depicting forbidden feelings on the screen. He said that there is no harmony between the characters due to constant contradictions. The film makes all the viewers feel and think. It is impossible to call the picture erotic. The young actor appeared before the fans noticeably matured.
Off screen
Mu does not tell about his personal life anywhere. That topic, in his opinion, should remain closed. Fans know that the artist himself, in contrast to the television hero who glorified his name, prefers traditional relationships. He has many friends. There are probably girls.
True, the young man admitted that he was not ready for romance, the more serious long-term relationship. His main passion is creativity, acting. His film career is still at the very beginning, and after the triumph, the performer is aimed only at continuing the work. The immediate plans of the rising star are to replenish the film portfolio.
If in childhood, Mu loved to play football, which, becoming an adult, did not leave the hobby. In his free time, he does not miss a chance to drive the ball or attends matches. Also in his plans is work to improve his knowledge of the English language.
Tarja communicates with fans online in social networks. He regularly uploads new pictures on his page on Instagram. He said that he plans to continue his education at the acting school in London. If the applicant does not succeed in becoming her student, he plans to receive further improvement in acting at home, in Oslo.
