Biography

Katri Manninen was born in Mäntsälä, Southern Finland. Her mother Kirsti Manninen is a screenwriter and published author, her father Pekka Manninen a veterinarian. She got her masters degree in screenwriting from Helsinki University of Art and Design, department for Film and Television 2005. Her first screenwriting job was as a dialogue writer for Secret Lives (1999) - the most popular TV series in Finland. In addition to her screenwriting career, she has written over 30 books and columns for several Finnish magazines. She has two sons and lives with their father at Mäntsälä, near her childhood home.
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Previously known as also Katri Ranta-aho, but all her works are under the name of Katri Manninen.

Daughter of Kirsti Manninen.

Was diagnosed with ADD at the age 38 and has said in multiple interview's that she believes it's the secret to her success.

Her brother Kusti Manninen is one of Finland's most productive video directors. Her brother Jaakko Manninen lives in California where he produces music and directs music videos and commercials with their cousin Hannu Aukia.

Lived in Los Angeles, CA in 2006-2008.