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Pirkko Mannola
Pirkko Mannola, Miss Suomi 1958.jpg
Born (1938-12-27) 27 December 1938 (age 86)
Sääksmäki, Finland
Occupation Actress, singer
Title Miss Finland 1958
Spouse(s) Åke Lindman (m. 1968; died 2009)
Children 1
Beauty pageant titleholder
Major
competition(s)
Miss Finland 1958
(Winner)
Miss World 1958
(Did not compete)

Pirkko Mannola, born on December 27, 1938, is a well-known Finnish actress and singer. She also won the title of Miss Finland in 1958.

Pirkko Mannola's Career

Pirkko Mannola has appeared in more than 50 movies and television shows. Her acting career started in 1959. One of her films, Kaks' tavallista Lahtista, was even shown at the 10th Berlin International Film Festival.

In 1958, Pirkko won the Miss Finland beauty contest. Besides acting, she also had a successful career as a singer. In the early 1960s, she was very popular in Germany.

Her Family Life

Pirkko Mannola was married to film director Åke Lindman. They were married from 1968 until he passed away in 2009. They had one daughter together.

Since 2016, Pirkko has been engaged to Göran Stubb. Göran is a well-known ice hockey executive. He is also the father of Alexander Stubb, who became the 13th President of Finland. Pirkko has some Russian family background.

Movies She Starred In

Here are some of the films Pirkko Mannola has been in:

  • Kaks' tavallista Lahtista (1960)
  • Juokse kuin varas (1964)
  • Leikkikalugangsteri (1969)
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