Sanna Ekman embarked on a multifaceted career trajectory, initially delving into the realms of dance and choreography. At the tender age of twenty, she received a significant breakthrough as an actress in the Swedish film "Morrhår & Ärtor". Following years of honing her skills within various dance groups, she chose to further her education as an actress in the United States.
After a six-year sojourn in New York, which spanned from 1988 to 1994, Sanna Ekman returned to Sweden, where she went on to establish a dual career as both an actress and director within the realms of film and theater.