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Jokinen 2009-02-26 498v1 Wiki
Jokinen is a Finnish surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Seppo Jokinen (born 1949), Finnish writer * Titta Jokinen (born 1951), Finnish actress * Esa Jokinen (born 1958), Finnish decathlete * Antti Jokinen (born 1968), Finnish music video and film director * Vesa Jokinen (born 1970), Finnish singer * Olli Jokinen (born 1978), Finnish hockey player, centre * Erja Jokinen (born 1979), Finnish ski-orienteering competitor * Ilona Jokinen (born 1981), Finnish soprano opera singer * Jussi Jokinen Jussi Petteri Jokinen (born April 1, 1983) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey forward. After playing in his native Finland with Oulun Kärpät of the Liiga he was drafted by the National Hockey League (NHL)'s Dallas Stars in 2001 in the ... (born 1983), Finnish hockey player, left wing * Johan Jokinen (born 1990), Danish racing driver {{surname Finnish-language surnames ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seppo Jokinen
Seppo Sakari Jokinen (born 13 April 1949) is a Finnish writer of crime fiction. His books' main character is the fictional police officer Sakari Koskinen from Hervanta, Tampere. Koskinen is divorced and has a son named Antti. The books are published by CrimeTime. Jokinen himself was born in Tampere. He spent nearly four years in Australia after serving in the army in the early 1970s. He was for many years the main operator in the Tampere city Information technology, IT centre. The novel ''Hukan enkelit'' was published in English in 2012 as ''Wolves and Angels'' by Ice Cold Crime. Awards * Tampereen kaupungin kirjallisuuspalkinto 1997 ja 2000 * Olga ja Vilho Linnamon Säätiön tunnustuspalkinto 1998 * Kariston Säätiön tunnustuspalkinto 2000 * Vuoden johtolanka -palkinto 2002 * Suuren Suomalaisen Kirjakerhon tunnustuspalkinto 2003 Memberships * Pirkkalaiskirjailijat ry 1996 * Suomen Kirjailijaliitto ry 1999 * Suomen Näytelmäkirjailijaliitto ry 2003 Books Sakari K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Titta Jokinen
Titta Jokinen (born 23 February 1951 in Kalanti, Finland) is a Finnish actress. Career Jokinen has appeared in both Finnish film and television since 1973. She appeared in the 1983 James Bond spoof '' Agent 000 and the Deadly Curves'' opposite actors Ilmari Saarelainen Ilmari Saarelainen (born 12 September 1944 in Uusikaupunki) is a Finnish actor. His career has been mainly based on television. Saarelainen began acting in 1970 appearing in a number of TV series. His career has mainly been based on Finnish tele ... and Tenho Sauren but since the 1980s has mainly appeared on TV. Personal life Jokinen's daughter Kiti Kokkonen is an actress and writer. References External links * 1951 births Living people People from Uusikaupunki Finnish film actresses Finnish television actresses {{Finland-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Esa Jokinen
Esa Antero Jokinen (born February 19, 1958 in Kuusankoski) is a retired male decathlete from Finland Finland ( fi, Suomi ; sv, Finland ), officially the Republic of Finland (; ), is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It shares land borders with Sweden to the northwest, Norway to the north, and Russia to the east, with the Gulf of B ..., who was nicknamed "Diesel" during his career. He set his personal best (7868 points) in 1980. Achievements Referencessports-reference 1958 births Living people People from Kuusankoski Finnish decathletes Athletes (track and field) at the 1980 Summer Olympics Olympic athletes of Finland Sportspeople from Kymenlaakso {{Finland-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antti Jokinen
Antti Juhanpoika Jokinen (born 26 April 1968) is a Finnish music video and film director as well as a former college basketball player. He is married to actress Krista Kosonen. Biography Early life Born in Nurmijärvi to the family of a sports journalist, Jokinen attended East Carolina University on a basketball scholarship and later graduated with a major in broadcast and film. While still in university, he produced a short film called ''Fist Full of Sand'', which was based on Jim Morrison's poetry. The film won an award at the North Carolina Film Festival and attracted the attention of MTV executives in New York City. After he graduated from university, Jokinen worked as an assistant producer on the music shows ''Awake on the Wild Side'', ''MTV Rocks'' and ''Yo! MTV Raps''. Television and music videos After his studies in the US, Jokinen moved back to Finland and formed a production company called Storm Inc., together with Markus Selin, a Finnish film producer. Later on, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vesa Jokinen
Vesa "Vesku" Jokinen (born 1970) is the lead singer in Finnish punk rock band Klamydia, based in Vaasa on the Finnish west coast, and in Kylähullut. He and his friends in the band created the record label Kråklund Records in the beginning of the 1990s because they were unsatisfied with the big record companies. He has also worked solo releasing the 2000 solo album called ''Outo Kunnia'' (meaning Strange honor in English). In 2012, he released a joint album with Sundin Pojat entitled ''Juuret''. Discography (Also refer to his discography in bands Klamydia Klamydia (Finnish language for Chlamydia) is a Finnish punk rock band from Vaasa, Finland. The band's name was chosen because it was the worst name that came to their minds. History The band was formed in 1988, and has been continuously activ ... and Kylähullut) Albums ;Solo *2000: ''Outo kunnia'' ;As Vesa Jokinen & Sundin Pojat References People from Vaasa 20th-century Finnish male singers 1970 birt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olli Jokinen
Olli Veli Pekka Jokinen (born December 5, 1978) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey player. He was selected by the Los Angeles Kings third overall in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft, with whom he made his NHL debut. He has also played for the New York Islanders, Florida Panthers, Phoenix Coyotes, Calgary Flames, New York Rangers, Winnipeg Jets, Nashville Predators, Toronto Maple Leafs, and St. Louis Blues. He began his professional career with KalPa and then HIFK of the Finnish SM-liiga. Additionally, he played for EHC Kloten of the Swiss National League A and Södertälje SK of the Swedish Elitserien. He previously held the franchise records for most goals, assists, and points for the Florida Panthers. Jokinen began his professional career in his native Finland in 1996 and in 1997 won the Jarmo Wasama memorial trophy as SM-liiga rookie of the year. He won the Matti Keinonen and Jari Kurri trophies in 1998 as the most effective player of the regular season and most valuable playe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erja Jokinen
Erja Jokinen (born February 5, 1979) is a Finnish ski-orienteering competitor. She won a gold medal in the ''relay event'' at the 2004 World Ski Orienteering Championships. She received a total of eight silver and bronze medals at the World Championships in 2002, 2005 and 2007. Jokinen became Junior World Champion in 1998. See also * Finnish orienteers * List of orienteers * List of orienteering events This is a list of all orienteers events found in Wikipedia and which are notable within the orienteering sport. Foot Orienteering Championships World Championships * World Orienteering Championships * Junior World Orienteering Championships * W ... References 1979 births Living people Finnish female orienteers Finnish ski-orienteers {{Finland-orienteering-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ilona Jokinen
Ilona Jokinen (born 1981) is a Finnish soprano opera singer whose repertoire ranges from baroque to contemporary music. Education Jokinen earned her bachelor's degree in singing pedagogy at the Helsinki Polytechnic. Ilona Jokinen studied opera under Pirkko Törnqvist-Paakkanen and Ritva Auvinen at Sibelius Academy, Helsinki, Finland. She graduated in 2009. She continued her vocal studies with Tom Krause, and has attended master classes by Dorothy Irving, Sherrill Milnes, and Joan Dornemann. Career Ilona Jokinen has held prominent roles at Savonlinna Opera Festival, Finnish National Opera, and other venues. She has performed as Fransquita (Bizet: Carmen), Vera (Kortekangas: Daddy's Girl), Thyra ( Hakola: Vieriva kivi), Young Shepherd (Wagner: Tannhauser), and Susanna ( Mozart: Le Nozze di Figaro). Jokinen has performed with main orchestras and choirs in Finland, such as Lahti Symphony Orchestra, Cantores Minores and Tallinn Baroque Orchestra. Lied is well repre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jussi Jokinen
Jussi Petteri Jokinen (born April 1, 1983) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey forward. After playing in his native Finland with Oulun Kärpät of the Liiga he was drafted by the National Hockey League (NHL)'s Dallas Stars in 2001 in the sixth round, 192nd overall, and spent his first three NHL seasons with the team. Jokinen has also played in the NHL for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Carolina Hurricanes, Pittsburgh Penguins, Florida Panthers, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, Columbus Blue Jackets and Vancouver Canucks. Jokinen is of no relation to former NHL player Olli Jokinen, but has a younger brother, Juho, who also plays hockey. During his NHL career, Jokinen was widely considered a shootout and faceoff specialist. Playing career Dallas Stars Jokinen was drafted by the Dallas Stars in the sixth round, 192nd overall, at the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. He spent four seasons before his NHL debut playing for Oulun Kärpät of the SM-liiga, the top Finnish league. In his rook ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johan Jokinen
Johan Daniel Valentiner Jokinen (born 20 June 1990 in Copenhagen) is a Danish racing driver, who last raced in the 2012 Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 season for Manor MP Motorsport. Career Formula Ford Jokinen began his formula racing career in local Formula Ford championships where he raced a 10-year-old Van Diemen. He won the Formula Ford Junior Cup Denmark and finished as runner-up in Formula Ford Denmark taking 5 victories which was more than anyone else that year. He was at the end of the season presented the Tom Kristensen Trophy as the best rookie and was also awarded Talent of The Year 2007 by the Dansk Automobil Sports Union, Denmark's motorsport organisation. His achievement of winning the Formula Ford Junior Cup granted him a free drive at the unofficial World Championships for Formula Ford at the Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch later the same year. After struggling in the qualification-races, which included a big shunt, he went through to the finals where he had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
