Monika Valkunaite Actress
Monika Valkunaite is a Lithuanian actress based in Barcelona, fluent in English, Lithuanian, Spanish, Italian, and Russian. Known for her versatility, she excels in both emotionally complex roles and eccentric, character-driven performances. With a distinctive Eastern European and Scandinavian presence, she brings depth, nuance, and intensity to the screen. Monika is passionate about telling stories that highlight the rich, layered lives of women with experience—beyond stereotypes. She is a board member of the Lithuanian Actors Guild and an ambassador for The Actors Home.
follow Monika Valkunaite on etalenta.social
Overview
NationalityLithuania
LanguagesEnglish – American (mother tongue), Lithuanian (mother tongue), English – British (fluent), Italian (fluent), Russian (fluent), Spanish (fluent)
BornVilnius, Lithuania
Age range35 - 45
Height172 cm
Ethnic typesMiddle Europe/Caucasian, Northern European / Scandinavian, Slavic/Eastern European
Place of residenceBarcelona - Catalonia (Spain)
Possible accommodationVilnius - Vilniaus apskritis (Lithuania), London - England (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), Padova - Venetia (Italy)
MembershipsLithuanian Actors Guild / Lietuvos Aktoriu Gildija (Lithuania)
Contact
Skills/Talents
Languages English – American (mother tongue), Lithuanian (mother tongue), English – British (fluent), Italian (fluent), Russian (fluent), Spanish (fluent)
Accents American (native accent), East European (native accent), British (very good), English (very good), Russian (very good)
Dance Tap dance (very good), Jazz dance (good), Musical (good), Dance theatre (basic)
Singing. Cabaret (very good), Musical (very good), Stage singing (very good), A Cappella (good)
Vocal pitch / Dubbing voice Soprano
Musical instruments Saxophone (very good), Piano (good)
Sports Yoga (basic)
Driving licences / Other permits Driver’s licence car
Appearance
Age range 35 - 45
Height 172 cm
Build Skinny
Weight 58 kg
Colour of eyes Blue
Colour of hair Blonde
Hair style straight short
Twin No
Ethnic types Middle Europe/Caucasian, Northern European / Scandinavian, Slavic/Eastern European
Tattoo None
Piercing None
Glasses No
Scars None
Training
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
MA Music Theatre
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
The Actors Workshop Barcelona
Meisner International - Steven Ditmyer
Workshop di Tecnica Meisner di Laura Maria Nicosia
London Actors Workshop
Acting Course
Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts
Audition Technique
Scuola d'Arte
Vedelago
Awards/Nominations
2022
Art Film Awards (June 2022 - Best Short Film) (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
- Award
for Diamond / Masked
CV CV - Television & Streaming CV - Film CV - Theatre CV - Commercials CV - Audio
CV - Television & Streaming
2025
Truth & Treason: Limited Series
Kaleidoscope Pictures
Network/Distributor: Angel
Television series
Period drama
Matt Whitaker
Directed by
Erwin's Secretary
Supporting Lead
2022
Clark
Netflix
Network/Distributor: Netflix
Mini series
Action, Comedy, Crime
Jonas Akerlund
Directed by
Brigitta
Actor in Episode
2019
Okkupert
Hummelfilm
Network/Distributor: TV2 Norge
Television series
Drama, Thriller
Camilla Strøm Henriksen
Directed by
Victim
Small Role
2018
Women Lie Better
Videometra
Network/Distributor: TV3
Television series
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Andrius Ziurauskas
Directed by
Masseuse
Actor in Episode
2017
Love Cures
Nord Play
Network/Distributor: LNK
Television series
Drama
Robertas Razma
Directed by
Milda
Small Role
CV - Film
2025
Each of Us
Alhena Production
Feature film (cinema)
Period drama
Neus Ballús, Anne Zohra Berrached, Anna Jadowska, Stina Werenfels
Directed by
Vera
Supporting Actor
2025
Truth & Treason
Kaleidoscope Pictures
Network/Distributor: Angel Studios
Feature film (cinema)
Drama, Period drama, Thriller
Matt Whitaker
Directed by
Erwin's Secretary
Supporting Actor
2024
All Dogs Go to Heaven
Kadri Productions
Short film
Science fiction
Sebastian C. Santisteban
Directed by
Grace
Lead
2024
Tictoc
Crime, Thriller
Pau Masó
Directed by
The Woman
Lead
2024
Brain Fog
Bonzo Producciones
Short film
Mystery, Thriller
Gerard Escuer
Directed by
Laura
Supporting Lead
2023
Stephen's Tale
Lightframers
Short film
Thriller
Lucas Snijder
Directed by
Emma
Supporting Lead
2022 - 2023
Rights of Man
Open Cage Pictures
Short film
Thriller
Micha Strecker
Directed by
Victoria Harris
Lead
2022
Lobis
Studija 2
Network/Distributor: Paycom Cinema
Feature film (cinema)
Family, Fantasy
Agne Marcinkeviciute
Directed by
Austeja's Mother
Supporting Actor
2022
Masked
Katie Cooper Production
Short film
Drama
Lukas Revzin
Directed by
Diamond
Lead
2019
I’m Blue Dabudydabyday
student film
Short film
Drama
Birute Kapustinskaite
Directed by
Lead
2017
Companions
Skalvija Cinema Academy
Network/Distributor: Skalvija
Short film
Comedy
Gabija Virzinkeviciute
Directed by
Saleswoman
Small Role
2016 - 2017
Kitty's Fortune
Superplex Pictures
Short film
Drama
Adam Baroukh
Directed by
additional voice
Other
2015
The Love Letter
RCSSD
Short film
Romance
Claudio Ravanal
Directed by
Aurora
Lead
CV - Theatre
2022 - 2023
Good Girls
Escher Theatre, Kaunas Chamber Theatre, Camden People's Theatre
Theatre: anonyma production
Musical Theatre
Musical
Larisa Faber
Directed by
Holy Spirit
Lead
2022
Midsummer Night's Dream
Open Air Shakespeare
Theatre
Aleta Chappelle
Directed by
Hippolyta
Supporting Actor
2020 - 2021
The Empty Hours
Festival Music of Changes
Theatre: Klaipeda Concert Hall
Opera
Drama, Opera
Loreta Vaskova
Directed by
The Woman
Lead
2020
The Good Person Of Szechwan
Festival Young Theatre Days
Theatre: Klaipeda Culture Factory
Theatre
Experimental
Paulius Pinigis
Directed by
Actress
Member of Ensemble
2019 - 2020
Into the Woods
The Old Theatre of Vilnius
Musical Theatre
Musical
Vilius Malinauskas
Directed by
Baker's Wife
Lead
2017 - 2018
Chicago
Klaipeda State Music Theatre, Lithuania
Musical Theatre
Musical
Ruta Bunikyte
Directed by
Liz/Go-To-Hell Kitty
Supporting Actor
2015
The Big City Dreams
RCSSD at Webber Douglas Studio, London
Musical Theatre
Musical
Thomas Hescott
Directed by
Claudia
Supporting Actor
2015
Lysistrata
RCSSD at Embassy Theatre, London
Musical Theatre
Musical
Bill Bankes-Jones
Directed by
Commissioner
Lead
2015 - 2016
Looking for You
Showcase of composer Sue Van Colle's songs
Musical
Concert
John Heath
Directed by
Singer
Lead
2015 - 2016
One for My Baby
Edinburgh Fringe & Tristan Bates Theatre
Theatre: Now You Know Productions
Theatre
Drama
Anthony Orme
Directed by
Performer
Member of Ensemble
2013
FOUR PLAY Scene Presentation
London Actors Workshop
Theatre
Drama
Jon Sidgewick
Directed by
Vanessa
Member of Ensemble
CV - Commercials
2023
Lidl
Network/Distributor: Zest Production House
Commercial
Commercial
Domas Petronis
Directed by
Saleswoman
Lead
2023
Sea The Future
SeaTheFuture
Commercial
Commercial
Julio Pereira
Directed by
App User
Small Role
2020
Family Gift Co.
Medijos Menas
Online shopping
Commercial
Eimantas Raulinaitis
Directed by
The Wife
Lead
2020
Lietuvos Draudimas
Commercial
Commercial
Domas Petronis
Directed by
The Wife
Lead
CV - Audio
2014
Outlook
BBC World Service
Radio session
Journalism
N/A
Directed by
Translator
Guest Role
