Mikko Leppilampi
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Mikko Johannes Leppilampi (b. September 22, 1978 in Finland) is a Finnish actor and musician who is the son of Jukka Leppilampi, a Finnish gospel musician. Leppilampi is considered to be one of the most promising stars of Finland's movie industry in the new millennium. He shot to fame as a result of his debut movie Helmiä ja sikoja, for which he also won a Jussi award.
In the 2005 film Kaksipäisen kotkan varjossa, he starred as a poet in the early 20th century when Finland was part of Russia, working with actors such as Vesa-Matti Loiri and director Timo Koivusalo.
Leppilampi is currently filming War of the Dead, in which he will portray Lieutenant Laakso.
In addition to acting, Leppilampi has been actively involved in the music scene. His first full-length album, which bears his name, was published on May 10, 2006. He has also sung for the soundtracks of some of the movies he has starred in.
Leppilampi has a daughter, Lilia (born October 31, 2005, with his wife Emilia Leppilampi (née Vuorisalmi), whom he married in summer 2005.
On 6th February 2007 it was announced that Mikko will host Eurovision Song Contest 2007 in Helsinki together with actress Jaana Pelkonen.
[edit] Filmography
- Helmiä ja sikoja (2003)
- Keisarikunta (2004)
- Paha maa (2005)
- Kaksipäisen kotkan varjossa (2005)
- Tyttö sinä olet tähti (2005)
- Narnian Tarinat : Velho ja Leijona (voice) (2005)
- Madagascar (voice) (2005)
- Hairspray-musikaali (2005)
- Saippuaprinssi (2006)
[edit] Discography
- Mikko Leppilampi (2006)
[edit] External links
| Preceded by Sakis Rouvas & Maria Menounos |
Eurovision Song Contest co-presenter (with Jaana Pelkonen) 2007 |
Succeeded by As yet unknown |
