Mikko Leppilampi

Mikko Johannes Leppilampi (born 22 September 1978) is a Finnish actor, musician, and TV host. He is the son of Jukka Leppilampi (born 1954), 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.

Career

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.

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 10 May 2006. He has also sung on the soundtracks of some of the movies he has starred in.

On 10–12 May 2007, Leppilampi hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 in Helsinki together with television host Jaana Pelkonen. In the 2008 edition he was the spokesperson for YLE, announcing the results of the Finnish televote.

At the 30. August 2018 began Leppilampi presenting Jahti, the Finnish version of The Chase quiz show.

Personal life

Leppilampi has a daughter with Emilia Vuorisalmi, whom he married in summer 2006. They filed for divorce in spring 2010.

He has a brother who plays in a Finnish rock band called SleepWalkers.

Filmography

Film 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) Joulutarina (2007) 8 päivää ensi-iltaan (2008) Pihalla (2009) The Hustlers (2010) The Italian Key (2011) The Kiss of Evil (2011) War of the Dead (2011) Härmä (2012) 8-pallo (2013) The Knocking (2022) Comeback (2023)

TV Tanssii tähtien kanssa (2010-2021) (host) Nymphs (Nymfit, 2014) Bordertown (Sorjonen, 2016—) Presidentti (2017—) Hautalehto (2021—)

Discography Mikko Leppilampi (2006)