Jorma Olavi “Jope” Ruonansuu, a Finnish actor, impressionist, musician and comedian, was born in Kemi and received the Venla award for Best Performer in 2010.
Jukka Laaksonen works as a Finnish stand‑up artist, impressionist and MC. Most viewers recognize him from his recurring role as a contestant on YLE TV2’s sports quiz programme Se on siinä. There he regularly displays his talent for impersonations, ranging from famous personalities to the characteristic speech of Estonians. In 1998 he co‑created the comedy series Huuliveikot for the Nelonen channel together with Juha Laitila and Joonas Myllyveräjä. He also appeared in the 1993 film Uuno Turhapuron poika. Besides television, Laaksonen is a sought‑after host and entertainer at a variety of public and private events.
Finnish performer Vesa‑Matti “Vesku” Loiri worked as an actor, singer and comic, achieving his greatest fame playing Uuno Turhapuro in twenty films released from 1973 through 2004.
