Krisse Salminen (born Heidi Kristiina Salminen; 28 May 1976) is a Finnish stand-up comedian and television talkshow hostess. She is the daughter of game show host Reijo Salminen. Her shtick is to present herself as a cow-eyed and stuck-up, self-centered blonde girly girl, speaking an exaggerated, urban, Helsinki-style nasal accent. She is one of the central figures of the burgeoning Finnish stand-up scene.

Krisse Salminen
Born
Heidi Kristiina Salminen

(1976-05-28) 28 May 1976 (age 48)
Hollola, Finland
Other namesKrisse
Occupation(s)stand-up comedian, actor, talk-show host
AwardsTelvis 2003 Best TV Actress
Venla 2003 Best Performer
Telvis 2004 Best TV Actress
Telvis 2005 Best TV Actress

She made an appearance in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 as a guest host and green room reporter. She has had TV shows called Krisse Show and Krisse Road Show. She appeared on the 2012 series of Tanssii tähtien kanssa, the Finnish version of Strictly Come Dancing, with professional partner Matti Puro. She just won with 57% of the vote.

Awards

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  • Telvis (2003): Best TV actress
  • Venla (2003): Best performer
  • Telvis (2004): Best TV actress
  • Telvis (2005): Best TV actress

Filmography

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TV series

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  • Krisse (2004–2005)
  • Krisse Show (2006–2007)
  • Krisse Road Show (2007)
  • Röyhkeä diplomaatti (2007)
  • Ne Salmiset (2009–2010)
  • Krissen vaaligrilli (2011–)
  • YleLeaks (2013)

Films

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