Alyssa Sutherland was born on September 23, 1982, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. She began her career as a model, winning the annual Girlfriend Model Search in 1997.
Sutherland’s modeling career took her internationally, working with prominent photographers and appearing in magazines such as Vogue Australia, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle Australia, and Marie Claire Australia. She also worked with brands like Bulgari, Ralph Lauren, and Chanel.
Sutherland transitioned from modeling to acting, initially taking acting classes to hone her skills. Her early acting roles were predominantly in Australian film and television.
Sutherland gained significant recognition for her role as Queen Aslaug in the historical drama television series Vikings (2013-2017). This role showcased her range and established her as a dramatic actress. She received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Aslaug’s complex character.
She also starred as Eve in the television series The Mist (2017), based on the novella by Stephen King. More recently, she played the lead role of Detective Joanna Sutherland in the crime drama series New Gold Mountain (2021).
While specific awards dedicated solely to Sutherland’s performances are not extensively documented, the success of the projects she’s been involved in, particularly Vikings and