Mari Rantasila


Ritva Leena Mari Rantasila is a Jussi Award-winning Finnish actress, director and singer.

Career

Rantasila studied as an actress at the Helsinki Theatre Academy, during which time Jouko Turkka was working as a teacher. Rantasila graduated with a master's degree in 1987. She is best known for acting in the TV series Raid , in which she played the female lead, and Kotikatu . In 2015 Rantasila acted in the Petri Kotwica film Henkesi edestä.
Rantasila became known as a singer in 1989 with the song 'Auringossa', composed by Yari from the band Se. In 2000, she sung the theme tune to the TV series Raid called 'Vain Rakaus' . In 2000, she won the Emma prize under the category 'female soloist'. Rantasila has also worked as a songwriter since the disc Kaipuun kääntöpiiri. Markku Kanerva has also composed many of Rantasila's tracks.
Rantasila has directed short films and three Risto the Rapper films: Ricky Rapper and the sequels Ricky Rapper and the Bicycle Thief and Risto Räppääjä and Villeä Venla .
In 2016, Rantasila won the 'Best Supporting Female Actress' Jussi Award for her role in Henkesi edestä.

Personal life

Mari Rantasila's original name is Ritva Leena. She began using the name 'Mari' as a 15-year old before changing it officially in the 1980s.
Rantasila's brother Juha Rantasila is a former professional ice hockey player.

Filmography

Films

Albums