Krisse Salminen (born Heidi Kristiina Salminen; 28 May 1976) is a

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stand-up comedian and television talkshow hostess. She is the daughter of

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host Reijo Salminen. Her

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is to present herself as a cow-eyed and stuck-up, self-centered blonde girly girl, speaking an exaggerated, urban,

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-style nasal accent. She is one of the central figures of the burgeoning Finnish stand-up scene. She made an appearance in the

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as a guest host and

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reporter. She has had TV shows called ''Krisse Show'' and ''Krisse Road Show''. She appeared on the 2012 series of Tanssii tähtien kanssa, the Finnish version of

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, with professional partner Matti Puro. She just won with 57% of the vote.

Awards

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(2003): Best TV actress *

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(2003): Best performer *

(2004): Best TV actress *

(2005): Best TV actress

Filmography

TV series

* ''Krisse'' (2004–2005) * ''Krisse Show'' (2006–2007) * ''Krisse Road Show'' (2007) * ''Röyhkeä diplomaatti'' (2007) * ''Ne Salmiset'' (2009–2010) * ''Krissen vaaligrilli'' (2011–) * '' YleLeaks'' (2013)

Films

* ''

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'' (2005) (Finnish voice of Piper) * '' Keisarin salaisuus'' (2006) (voice) * ''

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'' (2007) (Finnish voice of

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) * ''

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'' (2010) (Finnish voice of

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External links

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Krisse Road Show
1976 births Living people People from Hollola Finnish stand-up comedians Finnish television presenters Finnish women comedians Finnish women television presenters Finnish voice actresses {{Finland-bio-stub