Elisa van Riessen is a versatile actress who graduated from the Amsterdam Theater School in 1989. She has built a career in theater with roles in MISS JULIE and A DOLL'S HOUSE. She gained fame as Margriet Seegers in the popular series GOEDE TIJDEN SLECHTE TIJDEN, which she left in 2023 after an exciting cliffhanger. In 2024 she can be seen in the new series JACKSON&MALONE and EEN VAN ONS She also played in the American series ATLANTA. Elisa has also worked in the business world for 30 years as a training actress. In 2025 she played in the short film GOING DUTCH for the 48 Hour Project YesWeCannes, which won the award for best ensemble cast.