Mette Søndergaard Nielsen (born 1987 in Odense) is a Danish actress, comedian and playwright who built her career outside the formal drama-school system. She co-founded the satire collective FLÆS and is best known for the sketch show "Hvorfor snakker vi ikke om mig", the TV series "Far", and her recurring parody of Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on DR's "Tæt på sandheden". In 2024 she wrote and starred in the tragicomedy "HOLD SÅ KÆFT LARS!", which tackled depression and suicidal crisis through comedy.
Mette Søndergaard Nielsen participated in TV 2's "Forræder" season 4 (2026) as one of three traitors and was exposed and eliminated by the other participants.
Mette Søndergaard has been announced as a participant in Sønderborg Sommer Revy Show in the summer of 2027 - her revue debut.
Mette Søndergaard is touring in 2027 with her first solo show, "SOLO - En desperat daters bekendelser", including shows at Hotel Cecil in Copenhagen.
Mette Søndergaard Nielsen participated in season 9 of TV 2's "Stormester" with premiere in June 2025.
The tragicomedy "HOLD SÅ KÆFT LARS!", written and performed by Mette Søndergaard Nielsen, had its world premiere at Aveny-T on August 31, 2024 and subsequently went on a national tour.
