Drawing inspiration from Scandinavia’s earliest and most influential bloggers, Requiem for Selina (original title: Rekviem for Selina) tells the story of the world’s first beauty blogger (rosablogger)—a teenage outsider whose words changed everything. This six-episode new Norwegian drama series premieres on NRK on March 15, 2025.
Of all the damn things that came with the internet, the most hated of all would come from a windswept island far to the north. Let’s just call her Selina.
Starring Elli Müller Osborne (Ida Takes Charge, Royalteen, Hope) in the lead role, the series follows 17-year-old Selina, an outsider that documents her life in an online diary. Inspired by true events.
The Story
After a blog post about Mr. M, bullying escalates. In an attempt to get revenge on her bullies, Selina accidentally changes the world—transforming from an anonymous outsider into Norway’s most dangerous role model, with more readers than Norway’s biggest newspapers.
Watch the Norwegian trailer for Requiem for Selina:
The Cast
In addition to Elli Müller Osborne in the lead role, the key cast for Requiem for Selina includes Oliver Sletvold Andersen (Rekviem for Selina) in his acting debut as Selina’s best friend, Johan, and Veslemøy Mørkrid (Occupied, Beforeigners) as her mother. Other notable actors include Pål Sverre Hagen (Exit, Kon-Tiki), Jon Øigarden (Exit,Mammon), and Marit Andreassen (22 July).
Elli Muller Osborne as the pink blogger Selina i “Rekviem for Selina”. Photo: Torbjørn Sundal Holen, ANTI/NRK
Oliver Sletvold Andersen as Johan in ‘Rekviem for Selina’. Photo: Torbjørn Sundal Holen, ANTI/NRK
Veslemøy Mørkrid as Selina’s mother in ‘Rekviem for Selina’. Photo: Torbjørn Sundal Holen, ANTI/NRK
Jon Øigarden as Vidar Svenske in ‘Rekviem for Selina’. Photo: Torbjørn Sundal Holen, ANTI/NRK
Mina Dale as Natalie in Rekviem for Selina. Photo: Torbjørn Sundal Holen, ANTI/NRK
Gard Emil Elvenes as Martin M in ‘Rekviem for Selina’. Photo: Torbjørn Sundal Holen, ANTI/NRK
Pål Sverre Hagen as Nikolaj in ‘Rekviem for Selina’. Photo: Torbjørn Sundal Holen, ANTI/NRK
Lydia Winona as Emilie in Rekviem for Selina. Photo: Torbjørn Sundal Holen, ANTI/NRK
Elli Muller Osborne as the pink blogger Selina i “Rekviem for Selina”. Photo: Torbjørn Sundal Holen, ANTI/NRK
Series Mania
Requiem for Selina has been selected for Series Mania, one of the world’s most prestigious festivals for international drama series. The series is among ten nominees in the International Panorama category, competing against some of the best drama productions worldwide. Marianne Furevold-Boland, NRK’s Head of Drama, expressed great pride in the recognition, emphasizing the show’s broad appeal, high quality, and entertainment value. Producer Ingunn Rensel from Anti also highlighted the honor of representing Norwegian drama on such a global stage. Series Mania takes place in Lille, France, from March 21–28, attracting major TV networks and streaming platforms scouting for new series.
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The Creators
The series is created by Emmeline Berglund (Heartbeats) and directed by Ole Sebastian Kåss (Heartbeats) and Rikke Gregersen (Ida Takes Charge). The screenplay is written by Emmeline Berglund and Benjamin Berglund, with music composed by Espen Lind.
Requiem for Selina is produced by Ingunn Rensel at Anti for NRK, with Kenneth Pedersen, Knut Næsheim, and Andreas Øyvåg serving as executive producers.
Podcast
Alongside the series, NRK is launching a companion episode of the podcast Seriesnakk, hosted by Torkil Risan. In the podcast, Risan explores the real-life stories that inspired Rekviem for Selina by speaking with some of Scandinavia’s most influential early bloggers and media personalities. Guests include Sophie Elise, Linnéa Myhre, Emilie “Voe” Nereng, andMorten Hegseth, who share firsthand experiences of the rise of internet fame and influencer culture—offering insight from those who ‘were there when it happened.’ This podcast episode will be available on NRK on March 15, 2025.
About NRK
NRK – Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation – is the public service broadcaster in Norway.
The objective of public service broadcasting is to provide the entire population with access to a broad range of content.
The Broadcasting Act authorises NRK to engage in broadcast activities. NRK is public financed (97 %) by a individual tax everybody in Norway have to pay.
The NRK’s public service remit is set out in the NRK placard, which is incorporated into NRK’s articles of association.
The Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) offers the Norwegian public a wide range of content with three national TV-channels, 14 national radio-channels and the website nrk.no.
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Drawing inspiration from Scandinavia’s earliest and most influential bloggers, Requiem for Selina (original title: Rekviem for Selina) tells the story of the world’s first beauty blogger (rosablogger)—a teenage outsider whose words changed everything. This six-episode new Norwegian drama series premieres on NRK on March 15, 2025.
Of all the damn things that came with the internet, the most hated of all would come from a windswept island far to the north. Let’s just call her Selina.
Starring Elli Müller Osborne (Ida Takes Charge, Royalteen, Hope) in the lead role, the series follows 17-year-old Selina, an outsider that documents her life in an online diary. Inspired by true events.
The Story
After a blog post about Mr. M, bullying escalates. In an attempt to get revenge on her bullies, Selina accidentally changes the world—transforming from an anonymous outsider into Norway’s most dangerous role model, with more readers than Norway’s biggest newspapers.
Watch the Norwegian trailer for Requiem for Selina:
The Cast
In addition to Elli Müller Osborne in the lead role, the key cast for Requiem for Selina includes Oliver Sletvold Andersen (Rekviem for Selina) in his acting debut as Selina’s best friend, Johan, and Veslemøy Mørkrid (Occupied, Beforeigners) as her mother. Other notable actors include Pål Sverre Hagen (Exit, Kon-Tiki), Jon Øigarden (Exit, Mammon), and Marit Andreassen (22 July).
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Series Mania
Requiem for Selina has been selected for Series Mania, one of the world’s most prestigious festivals for international drama series. The series is among ten nominees in the International Panorama category, competing against some of the best drama productions worldwide. Marianne Furevold-Boland, NRK’s Head of Drama, expressed great pride in the recognition, emphasizing the show’s broad appeal, high quality, and entertainment value. Producer Ingunn Rensel from Anti also highlighted the honor of representing Norwegian drama on such a global stage. Series Mania takes place in Lille, France, from March 21–28, attracting major TV networks and streaming platforms scouting for new series.
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The Creators
The series is created by Emmeline Berglund (Heartbeats) and directed by Ole Sebastian Kåss (Heartbeats) and Rikke Gregersen (Ida Takes Charge). The screenplay is written by Emmeline Berglund and Benjamin Berglund, with music composed by Espen Lind.
Requiem for Selina is produced by Ingunn Rensel at Anti for NRK, with Kenneth Pedersen, Knut Næsheim, and Andreas Øyvåg serving as executive producers.
Podcast
Alongside the series, NRK is launching a companion episode of the podcast Seriesnakk, hosted by Torkil Risan. In the podcast, Risan explores the real-life stories that inspired Rekviem for Selina by speaking with some of Scandinavia’s most influential early bloggers and media personalities. Guests include Sophie Elise, Linnéa Myhre, Emilie “Voe” Nereng, and Morten Hegseth, who share firsthand experiences of the rise of internet fame and influencer culture—offering insight from those who ‘were there when it happened.’ This podcast episode will be available on NRK on March 15, 2025.
About NRK
NRK – Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation – is the public service broadcaster in Norway.
The objective of public service broadcasting is to provide the entire population with access to a broad range of content.
The Broadcasting Act authorises NRK to engage in broadcast activities. NRK is public financed (97 %) by a individual tax everybody in Norway have to pay.
The NRK’s public service remit is set out in the NRK placard, which is incorporated into NRK’s articles of association.
The Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) offers the Norwegian public a wide range of content with three national TV-channels, 14 national radio-channels and the website nrk.no.
Source: NRK Photo Credits: Torbjørn Sundal Holen & Jonathan Vivaas Kise, ANTI/NRK
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