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Paula Koivuniemi

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Paula began her career as a singer with her father's band. Her first recording took place in 1966 and the song, Perhonen (Butterfly) continues to be extremely popular these days as well. Her career skyrocketed in the 80s after few hits and today she's one of the most sought-after singers in Finland and the younger generation especially adores her and her music. She's always changing and is not afraid to put herself into play - for instance at age 55 singing for 20,000 people dressed in a mini-skirt and using a whip. She's considered a gay icon as well. She's been part of extremely successful shows, like Leidit Lavalla (Ladies on Stage) with 3 other big names and the comedy and music show Naiset Ensin (Ladies First) with singer/actress Merja Larivaara. Paula's trademarks are her somewhat low voice and her strive for perfection. Generally she's considered a "good guy" among her audiences.
BornJune 19, 1947
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  • Known for

    Heart of a Lion (2013)
    Heart of a Lion
    7.0
    • Soundtrack
    • 2013
    Puntti Valtonen in Emmauksen tiellä (2001)
    Emmauksen tiellä
    6.6
    • Soundtrack
    • 2001
    Maata meren alla (2009)
    Maata meren alla
    5.2
    • Soundtrack
    • 2009
    Paasalusta
    TV Movie
    • Various
    • 1986

    Credits

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    Actress



    • Minka Kuustonen in Armi Aavikko - siinä välissä olin elossa (2021)
      Armi Aavikko - siinä välissä olin elossa
      7.0
      Podcast Series
      • Paula Koivuniemi
      • 2021
    • Paula Koivuniemi: Elämän nälkä
      Music Video
      • Paula Koivuniemi
      • 2018
    • Iskelmäprinssi
      3.5
      TV Series
      • 1999
    • Paasalusta
      TV Movie
      • Various
      • 1986
    • Korkki ja Lipponen
      TV Movie
      • Gangsteri
      • 1984

    Additional Crew



    • Iskelmä-Suomi (2013)
      Iskelmä-Suomi
      7.8
      TV Series
      • photograph source
      • 2013

    Soundtrack



    • Ville Eerikkilä and Juuso Kallio in Viki ja Köpi Show (2022)
      Viki ja Köpi Show
      7.4
      TV Series
      • performer: "Aikuinen nainen" (Maledetta primavera)
      • 2023
    • Paula Koivuniemi, Arja Saijonmaa, Kyösti Mäkimattila, Irina, Mira Luoti, Aste, and Antti Ketonen in Anna laulu lahjaksi (2019)
      Anna laulu lahjaksi
      TV Special
      • performer: "Joulun lahja", "Tähti tähdistä kirkkain", "Sydämeeni joulun teen"
      • 2019
    • Ernest Lawson and Susani Mahadura in LOVE. (2014)
      LOVE.
      7.1
      TV Series
      • performer: "Eilen kun mä tiennyt en" (Hier Encore)
      • performer: "Tummat silmät, ruskea tukka"
      • 2016–2018
    • Retrohelmet
      6.5
      TV Series
      • performer: "Kodin kynttilät" (When it's lamp lighting time in the valley)
      • performer: "Aikuinen nainen" (Maledetta primavera), "Perhonen", "Ilman minua" (Bez Menja), "Luotan sydämen ääneen" (Let me sing)
      • 2015
    • Heart of a Lion (2013)
      Heart of a Lion
      7.0
      • performer: "Perhonen"
      • 2013
    • Tanja Huutonen in Daa-da daa-da - Syksyn sävel -retro (2011)
      Daa-da daa-da - Syksyn sävel -retro
      5.5
      TV Series
      • performer: "Nyt kun olet mennyt pois"
      • writer: "Nyt kun olet mennyt pois"
      • performer: "Siivet" ...
      • 2011–2012
    • Susanna Laine and Mikael Konttinen in Pitkä kuuma kesä (2009)
      Pitkä kuuma kesä
      3.6
      TV Series
      • performer: "Kuuntelen Tomppaa"
      • 2011
    • Unohtumattomat Euroviisut
      TV Special
      • performer: "Romantiikkaa", "Posket hehkuu ja haitari soi"
      • 2010
    • Yhteinen sävel: Konsertti
      TV Special
      • performer: "Dve gitary" ("Kaksi kitaraa"), "Ne speshi" ("Älä kiiruhda"), "Million alykh roz" ("Miljoona ruusua"), "Ya lyublyu tebya, zhizn'" ("Rakastan elämää"), "Polyushko-pole" ("Kasakkapartio"), "Ochi chyornye" ("Mustat silmät"), "Segodnya ya k tebe priyti ne smogu" aka "Dzis do ciebie przyjsc nie moge" ("Partisaanivalssi")
      • 2009
    • Maata meren alla (2009)
      Maata meren alla
      5.2
      • performer: "Kuka pelkää Paulaa"
      • 2009
    • Mikko Kuustonen in Mansikkapaikka (2007)
      Mansikkapaikka
      5.3
      TV Series
      • performer: "Lauantai-ilta"
      • 2007
    • Estradilla: Huips! (2004)
      Estradilla: Huips!
      TV Special
      • performer: "Kuuntelen Tomppaa"
      • 2004
    • Huips
      TV Movie
      • performer: "Sata kesää - tuhat yötä", "Luotan sydämen ääneen" (Let me sing), "Tummat silmät, ruskea tukka", "Kun kuuntelen Tomppaa"
      • 2003
    • Vexi Salmen Juhlakonsertti
      TV Special
      • performer: "Sinä ja minä"
      • 2002
    • Tuttu juttu (1992)
      Tuttu juttu
      4.5
      TV Series
      • performer: "Nää laulut rakkaudesta soi"
      • performer: "Nää laulut rakkaudesta soi", "Laulun mä sain"
      • performer: "Ranskalaiset korot"
      • 1992–2002

    Personal details

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    • Born
      • June 19, 1947
      • Seinäjoki, Finland
    • Spouses
        Hannu HiltunenAugust 3, 1996 - 1998 (divorced)
    • Publicity listings
      • 11 Magazine Cover Photos

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      She won "Iskelmä Finlandia" award in 2006. He was also voted public's choice for "Yleisö Finlandia" award.

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