Anneli Saaristo
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Terttu Anneli Orvokki Saaristo |
| Born | 15 February 1949 |
| Origin | Jokioinen, Finland |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Website | Anneli Saaristo |
Terttu Anneli Orvokki Saaristo (born 15 February 1949) is a Finnish singer and actress, best known internationally for her participation in the 1989 Eurovision Song Contest.
Early career
Saaristo was born in Jokioinen. She spent the 1970s performing in singing competitions and worked as a dance orchestra singer. Her first album was released in 1980.
Eurovision Song Contest
Saaristo first entered the Finnish Eurovision selection in 1978 with the song "Sinun kanssasi, sinua ilman", which finished fourth.
Later career
Saaristo maintained her popularity in Finland and since 1980 has released 18 albums, most recently Uskalla Rakastaa in 2009. In 2005, she appeared in the historical film Shadow of the Eagle with Mikko Leppilampi, Helena Vierikko and fellow Eurovision veteran Vesa-Matti Loiri.[5]
Albums
- Aina aika rakkauden (1980)
- Elän hetkessä (1984)
- Näin jäätiin henkiin (1985)
- Tuuli, laivat ja laulu (1987)
- La dolce vita (1989)
- Appelsiinipuita aavikkoon (1992)
- Kypsän naisen blues (1995)
- Helminauha (1999)
- Kaksi sielua (2004)
- Uskalla rakastaa (2009)
- Kissan mieli (2012)
References
- ^ ESC National Finals database 1978
- ^ ESC National Finals database 1984
- ^ ESC National Finals database 1989
- ^ "ESC History 1989". Archived from the original on 15 October 2007. Retrieved 22 November 2009.
- ^ Anneli Saaristo at IMDB
External links
Media related to Anneli Saaristo at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website (Finnish – includes albums discography at page 'Levytykset')
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