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Katja Kallio

b. 1968

Finnish writer

Screenwriter Writer Opinion journalist
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About Katja Kallio

Born 1968. Katja Kallio is a Finnish screenwriter, writer, opinion journalist and translator.

Katja Kallio interviewing Mia Kankimäki at Helsinki Book Fair 2018. Katja Elina Kallio (born 17 September 1968) is a Finnish novelist, screenwriter, and columnist. She is the author of seven novels and three short prose collections.

Early life Katja Kallio was born on 17 September 1968, in Turku.

Career Kallio has written seven novels, two of which have been turned into Finnish feature films. It was directed by Aku Louhimies, and starred Minna Haapkylä, Anna-Leena Härkönen, and Laura Malmivaara.

In 2010, If You Love (Jos rakastat) was released, based on an original idea by Jarkko Hentula, and with the screenplay written by Kallio.

Personal life In 1994, Kallio married Asko Kallonen, who works in music industry. They have two children, and live in Helsinki.

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Important facts

Born
17 September 1968, Turku
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Screenwriter, writer, opinion journalist, translator
Nationality
Finland
Also known as
Katja Elina Kallio

Family & relationships

Spouse
Asko Kallonen

People in Katja Kallio's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Personal
Personal
b. 1963
Computer scientist
 Portrait of Minna Haapkylä
Minna Haapkylä
b. 1973
Actor
 Portrait of Aku Louhimies
Aku Louhimies
b. 1968
Film director
 Portrait of Anna-Leena Härkönen
Anna-Leena Härkönen
b. 1965
Actor
 Portrait of Laura Malmivaara
Laura Malmivaara
b. 1973
Singer-songwriter
 Portrait of Mia Kankimäki
Mia Kankimäki
b. 1971
Writer
 Portrait of Jarkko Hentula
Jarkko Hentula
b. 1970
Film producer

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Katja Kallio's

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Jacques Rivette
1928 – 2016
Film director
 Portrait of Jacques-Louis Lions
Jacques-Louis Lions
1928 – 2001
Mathematician
 Portrait of Jürgen Moser
Jürgen Moser
1928 – 1999
Mathematician
 Portrait of Peter Naur
Peter Naur
1928 – 2016
Astronomer
 Portrait of Ray Hyman
Ray Hyman
b. 1928
University teacher
 Portrait of Yoshihide Kozai
Yoshihide Kozai
1928 – 2018
Astronomer

Frequently asked questions

Who is Katja Kallio?

Finnish writer

When was Katja Kallio born?

Katja Kallio was born on 17 September 1968 in Turku.

What is Katja Kallio's occupation?

Katja Kallio is a screenwriter, writer, opinion journalist and translator.

What nationality is Katja Kallio?

Katja Kallio is Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Katja Kallio

· Wikidata: Q11870371

· DBpedia: Katja Kallio

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