Manuela Bosco (b. 1982) is a Finnish-Italian artist, author, mentor, kundalini yogi, and mother of four. A former Olympic hurdler and actress, she now guides others on transformational journeys toward authenticity and purpose.

Manuelas path has included a career in athletics, theatre studies in Rome, and years as a writer and actress. Although she painted throughout her life, it wasn’t until after the birth of her first child in 2014 that she fully embraced her identity as an artist. Since then, she has exhibited widely, selling thousands of works and reaching over one million euros in sales.

She has authored four books, including her latest, Reconnected to Our Nature / Yhteys Luontoomme (Viisas Elämä, 2024), which explores the cycles of creativity, personal growth, and authenticity. She also hosted the podcast Luvattu Maa (The Promised Land), where she discussed spirituality’s role in life and work.

Manuela has led her own businesses for over 15 years and recently launched her year-long mentorship program MAASTERPIECE (2025), focusing on helping others step into their true purpose. She teaches kundalini yoga and leads retreats and courses on living as your most authentic self, guided by the sacred balance of feminine and masculine energy. Passion, playfulness, humor, and beauty are at the core of her philosophy.

Her spiritual journey began after the loss of her father in 2003, which sparked a deep search for truth. Since then, she has studied with leading teachers in fields ranging from shamanism to archetypes, myths, and the Fourth Way. Manuela believes every transformation is a death and a rebirth—an awakening into a more aligned self.

MANUELA BOSCO

Artist · Actress · Author · Public Speaker · Former Olympian

Manuela Bosco is a multidisciplinary artist whose vibrant career bridges visual arts, performance and literature. Her work explores themes of nature, femininity, transformation, and spirituality—presented through evocative exhibitions, public art, and commissioned projects. She has sold over 2,000 works between 2014 and 2024, and is also a celebrated public speaker with more than 15 years of experience.

PROFESSIONAL BIO

SOLO & CO-EXHIBITIONS

  • Maan ja Taivaan Merkit / Sale, Sole & Sicilia, Gumbostrand Konst & Form, 5.9–30.10.2024

  • Paratiisi Nauvo, Nauvo, 20.6–20.8.2024

  • Grandma’s Jam, Gumbostrand Konst & Form, Syksy 2023

  • Pohjolan Tietäjänaiset, Gumbostrand Konst & Form, Helsinki, 24.11.2021–9.1.2022

  • God is a Woman, BOSKIL GARDEN, Helsinki, 1.5–24.6.2021

  • PARATISSIMA – Human Touch – Art Fair, Torino, Italy, 3.10–31.10.2019

  • Transformative Spaces in Ordinary Life, Moision Kartano, Kouvola, 8.8–20.12.2019

  • Grande Famiglia, Gumbostrand Konst & Form, Sipoo, 5.6–3.11.2019

  • Too Big To Your Small World, Magu, Helsinki, June–August 2019

  • Talk To Us About Love, How Violin, Helsinki, 25.5–30.6.2018

  • The Queen Is Back, Rupla, Helsinki, 6.3–31.3.2018

  • Auran Galleria, Turku, 2017

  • Café Kuuma, Helsinki, 2017

  • Wildlife, Kauppakeskus Akseli, Mikkeli, 2017

  • Wildlife, Kultturikeskus Tempo, Mikkeli, 2017

  • Wildlife, GalleriAri, Mikkeli, 2017

  • Maaginen Kaupunki, Le Petit Chaperon Rouge, Katajanokka, 2017

  • Toiset Maailmat, Tikkurila Festivaali, 2016

  • Tähdet leikkivät öisin, aamulla kaikki on toisin, Galleria Rupla, Helsinki, 2015

CO-EXHIBITIONS (2015–2019)

  • OMG!, Tuure Kilpeläinen & Manuela Bosco, Korjaamo, Helsinki, 2019

  • WABGNET, Korjaamo, Helsinki, 2019

  • Nomadi, Meeri Koutaniemi & Manuela Bosco, Helsinki, 2019–2020

  • Ordinary Lives, Tuure Kilpeläinen & Manuela Bosco, Helsinki, 2019–2020

  • Superwood Festival, OMG!, Manuela Bosco & Tuure Kilpeläinen, Helsinki, 2018–2019

  • Tuukkalan taidetupa, Mikkeli, summer 2018

  • Artemis, Helsinki, 2016

  • Sielut Soi, GalleriAri, Mikkeli, November 2015

PUBLIC WORKS (2014–2021)

  • Bukowski, Paratiisin tuoksu, 2021 (sold)

  • Hagelstam, Elämäni kevät, 2021 (sold)

  • VS-Salonki, mural, Helsinki, 2020

  • Habitare Fair, Helsinki, 2017, 2018

  • Boho, Helsinki, 2018

  • Helsingin Juhlaviikot, VR, 2017

  • Asuntomessut, Mikkeli, July–August 2017

  • Antik Days, Fiskars, 2017

  • Vegecoffee, Turku, 2017

  • Puuterihuone, Helsinki, 2018; Katajanokka, 2016–2017

  • Elite Trainers, Helsinki, 2018

  • Café Kuuma, Helsinki, 2017

  • TS-Salonki Kamppi, Helsinki, 2017

  • Le Petit Chaperon Rouge, Katajanokka, 2017

  • Galleria B5, Bulevardi, 2016

  • Suomi Design Loves, 2017

COMMISSIONED ART & ARTISTIC COLLABORATIONS

  • Perrier Jouet, Champagne, 2021–2022

  • Stockmann, BOSKIL Company, 2021

  • Juhlamokka, Mother’s Day coffee package cover, 2021

  • Nikkotakko, Jewellery, 2019

  • Rose on poissa, Book cover, Katja Kettu, WSOY, 2018

  • Olivia Klein, Cosmetics packaging art, 2018

  • Sydänjuttu, Book cover, Anna Taipale, Otava, 2017

  • BOSKIL, Company with Tuure Kilpeläinen (fashion/interior design based on Bosco's paintings), 2019–2024

  • Marita Huurinainen, Art for fashion collection, 2022–2023

ARTIST & PUBLIC SPEAKER

  • Over 2,000 artworks sold (2014–2024)

  • Public speaking engagements for 15+ years

ACTING – FILMS, SERIES & DOCUMENTARIES

  • Merivuokot, Kristiina, dir. Pamela Tola, Helsinki Films, 2022

  • Luokkakokous 2, Malena, dir. Taneli Mustonen, Solar Films, 2016

  • Night Goes Long, Sophie (lead), Kuosmanen-Huttunen, Sons of Lumière, 2015

  • Requiem, dir. Mazdak Nassir, 2014

  • Kohtaamisia, dir. Kasimir Baltzar, 2013

  • Passio – Angel, Rakkautta & Anarkiaa Trailer, dir. Mari Mantela, 2013

  • Hankikanto, dir. Katja Niemi, Turun Taideakatemia, 2012–2013

  • Via Bosco, Vierumäen mediapaja, 2006

TELEVISION

  • Aikuiset, YLE, dir. Anna Dahlman, 2019

  • Karppi, YLE Draama, dir. Rike Jokela, 2017

  • Suomen Kansallisaare, YLE, Kansallismuseo/Metropolia, 2017

  • Syke, MTV3, dir. Joona Tena, Yellow Films, 2013

  • Dancing with the Stars, Finalist, MTV3, 2013

  • Nymphs, Nadia (lead), MTV3, dir. Miikko Oikkonen, 2012–2013

  • Kotikatu, YLE, dir. Juha Rosma, 2012

  • Kiiltokuvia, YLE, dir. Lauri Nurkse, 2012–2013

THEATER

  • Taivaanrannan maalarit, dir. David Courtney Robertson, LibJertè, 2013

  • Vaimo toista maata, dir. Mika Nuojua, Mikkelin Teatteri, 2011–2012

  • The Venetian Night, dir. Federica Tatulli, Theatre Orangerie, Rome, 2009

  • Ideal Husband / The Lady of the Sea (three monologues), dir. Marzia Dal Fabbro & Graig Peritz, Theatre Orangerie, 2009

BOOKS

  • Yhteys Luontoomme, Noora Mustajoki & Manuela Bosco, Viisas Elämä, 2024

  • Vegemania, Cozy Publishing, 2016

  • Pöytä joka tahtoi kotiin, Otava, 2015

  • Ylitys, Teos, 2012

PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE

  • Member of Finnish National Track & Field Team (1998–2006), specializing in hurdles

  • Olympic Games: Sydney 2000 (13th place, 4x100m relay)

  • World Championships: Seville 1999

  • European Championships: 2000, 2002, 2003

  • Holder of multiple Finnish national records

  • Competitor in Finnish & Italian Championships

  • Junior European Championship: Bronze medal, Riga, 1999

  • World Junior Championship: 5th place, Annecy, 1998

AWARDS & MEMBERSHIPS

  • Night Goes Long, Best Lead Role, Barcelona Film Festival, 2017

  • Member, Finland 100 Years Committee

  • Awarded by Finnish Mental Sanity Association, 2012

EDUCATION

  • BA in Performing Arts, Accademia Europea D’Arte Drammatica, Rome, 2006–2009

  • BA in Art Education & Art History, University of Jyväskylä, 2002–2008

  • Member, Art Society Helsinki