Antti Olavi Holma (born 6 December 1982 in

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) is a Finnish actor, writer and author. As an actor, he gained popularity after appearing in the sixth season of the sketch comedy show ''

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'' in 2014. He released his

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''Järjestäjä'' in 2014, followed by a poetry book ''Kauheimmat runot'' in 2015. Holma is openly gay and is married to a French harpist

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. Holma debuted as the host of the quiz show ''

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'' in August 2022, succeeding

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Selected filmography

;Films *''

Tali-Ihantala 1944 ''Tali-Ihantala 1944'' (English title ''1944: The Final Defence'') is a 2007 Finnish war film directed by Åke Lindman and Sakari Kirjavainen, based on the Battle of Tali–Ihantala during the Continuation War. Filming began during the summer ...

'' (2007) *''Ei kiitos'' (2014) *''

Armi elää! ''Armi elää!'' is a 2015 Finnish drama film directed by Jörn Donner. The film is based on the life of Finnish entrepreneur Armi Ratia through years 1949–1968 when she founded the textile and clothing company Marimekko and led it to internati ...

'' (2015) *''Kanelia kainaloon, Tatu ja Patu!'' (2016) *''Veljeni vartija'' (2018) ;Television *''Tauno Tukevan sota'' (2010) *''Myllyrinne Company'' (2014) *''

'' (2014) *''Kingi'' (2015) *''

'' (2022–) ;Podcasts *''Radio Sodoma'' (2017, 2019) *''Auta Antti!'' (2018–2019) *''Antti Holman oopperajuhlat'' (2020) *''Antin Palautepalvelu'' (2021)

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