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Finnish actresses died in 2012

Here are 1 famous actresses from Finland died in 2012:

Vappu Jurkka

Vappu Jurkka (November 8, 1927 Vyborg-April 12, 2012 Helsinki) also known as Vappu Sinikka Jurkka was a Finnish actor.

Jurkka was born in Vyborg, Finland, but her family relocated to Helsinki when she was young. She attended the Helsinki Theatre Academy in the 1950s, where she was trained in drama and theatre performance. During her career, she acted in over 80 films and television shows in Finland, including "The Unknown Soldier" (1955) and "Kolme iloista rosvoa" (1957). She also performed in theatre productions, including works by William Shakespeare and Henrik Ibsen. In addition to her acting work, Jurkka was also involved in Finnish theatre education, teaching at the Helsinki Drama School and the Theatre Academy. She was awarded the Pro Finlandia medal in 1971 for her contributions to Finnish culture.

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