Sampo Marjomaa (born 1976) is a

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television personality and

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. He was born in

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, and was one of the first announcers on the television channel

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. He studied film at the

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. Marjomaa was the host and writer of the show ''Hauskat kotivideot'', which uses clips from ''

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''. His time presenting the programme was abruptly ended, and he has said he is unhappy with the way this was handled. He has spoken about the importance of the programme, and comedy in general, to people who are dealing with difficulties in their lives. Marjomaa has worked as a host on the Nelonen show ''Tosi-TV'' and can be seen in films by Findie film group Acid Cinema. He appeared in a music video for the band Radiopuhelimet. Marjomaa has spoken in favour of

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. He is an advocate for Finnish culture and has used the ''

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'' in his work. He is in a band, Dark Country. He has also performed

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Filmography

* ''The Jolly Scoundrel'' (2007) - actor, camera * ''The Animal Within'' (2007) - director, writer, filming (with JP Manninen) * ''Elämäni statistina'' (1999) - filming * ''Rakas Lara'' (1999) - lighting assistant * ''Kura'' (1998) - directing, writing * ''Steak'' (1998) - actor * ''Fetus'' - directing, writing, editing

References

External links

Sampo Marjomaa's homepage

Nelonen homepage

Acid Cinema homepage
{{DEFAULTSORT:Marjomaa, Sampo Finnish television presenters Living people People from Oulu 1976 births