Stefan Olof "Stan" Saanila (born 27 June 1968 in Helsinki) is a

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Saanila, (Stan)
He was one of the team captains, opposite novelist

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, in the television show ''

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'', filling a vacancy left when longtime captain

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stepped down in order to run for a place in the

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in 2007. Following Tabermann's election into the Parliament and his 2010 death, Saanila has continued as captain. Saanila is also known for his work in other programs, such as '' W-tyyli'' and '' Hetimiten'', and he had a role in the movie ''

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'' (2007).

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