Gita Kalmet (until 1987, Gita Ränk; born on 29 November 1959 in Tallinn) is an Estonian diplomat and former actress.[1]

Gita Kalmet
Kalmet in 2013
Ambassador of Estonia to the Netherlands
In office
2006–2011
PresidentToomas Hendrik Ilves
Prime MinisterAndrus Ansip
Taavi Rõivas
Preceded byPeep Jahilo
Succeeded byPriit Pallum
Ambassador of Estonia to Canada
In office
2013–2018
PresidentKersti Kaljulaid
Prime MinisterTaavi Rõivas
Jüri Ratas
Kaja Kallas
Preceded byMarina Kaljurand
Succeeded byToomas Lukk
Ambassador of Estonia to Czech Republic
In office
2021–Present
PresidentKersti Kaljulaid
Alar Karis
Prime MinisterKaja Kallas
Preceded byEva-Maria Liimets
Personal details
Born
Marina Ränk

(1959-11-29) 29 November 1959 (age 64)
Tallinn, Estonia
SpouseMadis Kalmet
RelativesHenrik Kalmet and Karl-Andreas Kalmet (sons)
EducationTallinn State Conservatory
Estonian School of Diplomacy
OccupationDiplomat, actress and artist

In 1984, she graduated from Tallinn State Conservatory Stage Art Department. In 1993 she graduated from Estonian School of Diplomacy.[1]

From 1984 to 1989, she worked at Rakvere Theatre. Besides theatre roles she played also in several films and on television.[1]

Since 1993, she is working for the Estonian Foreign Ministry. From 2006 until 2011, she was Ambassador of Estonia to the Netherlands. From 2013 until 2018, she was Ambassador of Estonia to Canada[1] and since August 2021 she was Ambassador of Estonia to Czech Republic.[2]

She is married to director and actor Madis Kalmet. The couple has two sons, actors Henrik Kalmet and Karl-Andreas Kalmet.[1]

Filmography

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Ränk, Gita - Eesti Entsüklopeedia". etbl.teatriliit.ee (in Estonian). Retrieved 15 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Eesti nimetas suursaadikuks Tšehhis teeneka diplomaadi". err.teatriliit.ee (in Estonian). Eesti Rahvusringhääling. 23 July 2021. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
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