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Pirkko Mannola
Pirkko Mannola, Miss Suomi 1958.jpg
Born (1938-12-27) 27 December 1938 (age 85)
Sääksmäki, Finland
Occupation Actress, singer
Title Miss Finland 1958
Spouse(s) Åke Lindman (m. 1968; died 2009)
Children 1
Beauty pageant titleholder
Major
competition(s)
Miss Finland 1958
(Winner)
Miss World 1958
(Did not compete)

Pirkko Mannola (born 27 December 1938) is a Finnish actress, singer and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Finland 1958 but later did not compete at any international pageants.

Career

Mannola has appeared in more than 50 films and television shows since 1959. She starred in the film Kaks' tavallista Lahtista, which was entered into the 10th Berlin International Film Festival. In 1958 she won the Miss Finland beauty contest. In the early 1960s, Mannola had a successful career as a singer in Germany.

Personal life

Mannola was married to film director Åke Lindman from 1968 until his death in 2009. They had one daughter. She is of partial Russian descent.

Selected filmography

  • Kaks' tavallista Lahtista (1960)
  • Leikkikalugangsteri (1969)
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