She was born in Stockholm but grew up in the small town of Åmotfors. Tuva is the daughter of Czech movie director David Novotny and actress Barbro Hedström. She is currently living in Copenhagen in Denmark. She has the legendary Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman as a role model.

Robert Festival(Robert) Best Supporting Actress (Årets kvindelige birolle)(提名)魂断仲夏夜(2003)Chicago International Film Festival Best Ensemble Acting日与夜(2004)