Biography

Actress Aija Terauda was born to a Latvian father (entrepreneur ) and a a Russian mother (teacher) in Riga, Latvia. She is fluent in Latvian, Russian and English languages. Terauda also learned Italian and Finnish while living and working in these countries. She began her modeling career at the age of 16 in Riga, Latvia which led her to work at IMM (International Model Management) in Milan, Italy. After living in Europe, Terauda moved to New York City to study acting at HB Studio and MTB Studio. She obtained Bachelor of Arts in Economics and International Studies at the City College of New York and studied at Columbia University. Terauda is best known for her roles in period pieces like - HBO TV series The Knick where she was directors Steven Soderbergh's choice for her part. She appears in Martin Scorsese's TV series "Boardwalk Empire," where she played Deuces Girl. Terauda also worked in Latvia with Hallmark Productions in the television film "The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler" starring Anna Paquin. Aija Terauda and her husband Derek Purvis created a Tranquillibrium Entertainment Production company where they are working right now with upcoming projects. They have two sons- Dorian and Holden.
- IMDb mini biography by: Mega Fan

Terauda speaks five languages including Latvian, Russian, English, Italian and Finish.