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Jaana PelkonenFinnish presenter, model and politician
Date of Birth: 27.01.1977
Country:  Finland |
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Biography of Krista Pelkonen
Early Career and Broadcast JournalismKrista Pelkonen, a renowned Finnish personality, embarked on her career as a radio host at Radio 99 in Lahti from 1995 to 1997. She rose to prominence as the presenter of the popular video game show "Tilt" from 1997 to 2005.
International Recognition with Eurovision
Pelkonen's talent extended beyond Finnish borders, as she hosted two national Eurovision Song Contest selections for Finland. In 2007, she co-hosted the Eurovision final alongside Mikko Leppilampi. Following this triumph, she announced the Finnish televote results for the Eurovision Dance Contest in 2008.
Political Career
In 2011, Pelkonen's trajectory took a new turn when she was elected to the Finnish Parliament as a member of the National Coalition Party. Her political career has been marked by her commitment to Finnish values and international cooperation.
