Astrid Koik

Known for Acting

Biography

Astrid Arak (Astrid Koik) was born in Tallinn, Republic of Estonia. Estonian Soviet dancer, actress. Member of the Estonian Theatre Society (1956). Studied at the 4th Tallinn Secondary School and dance studios of Tamara Beck and others. From 1945 to 1947 she studied at the drama studio of the Vanemuine Theatre. From 1944 to 1949 - dancer in the troupe of the Vanemuine Theatre. From 1949 to 1957 - soloist of the operetta of the Estonian Opera and Ballet Theatre. From 1959 to 1960 - worked at the Moscow State Concert. From 1960 to 1963 - worked at the Musical and Drama Theatre of Petrozavodsk (Karelia). From 1963 to 1970 - worked at the Chisinau Opera and Ballet Theatre. From 1971 to 1973 - assistant director of Estonian Television.