Salatut elämät
Salatut elämät ("Secret Lives",[2] literally "Concealed Lives") is a Finnish television soap opera that premiered on MTV3 on 25 January 1999.[1] The series' storylines follow the daily lives of several families who live in the same apartment block in Helsinki. The series primarily centres on the residents of Pihlajakatu and its neighbouring areas. Only six of the original twenty characters Ismo (Esko Kovero), Kalle (Pete Lattu), Ulla (Maija-Liisa Peuhu), Aki (Sami Uotila), Kari (Tommi Taurula) and Elina (Inna Tähkänen, originally played by Sanna Luostarinen) still remain in the series, and most of the series' current characters have made their debuts in 2014 or later. Ismo is the only character who has never left the series.
| Salatut elämät | |
|---|---|
 Logo used from 2014 to early 2019. | |
| Also known as | Salkkarit |
| Genre | Soap opera Drama |
| Created by | Jason Daniel Anne Harris Greg Stevens[1] |
| Starring | Full list |
| Opening theme | "Tunteisiin" |
| Composers | Vesa Mäkinen (1999–2014) Epidemic Sound (2014–present) Universal Publishing Production Music (2017–present) |
| Country of origin | Finland |
| Original language | Finnish |
| No. of seasons | 26 |
| No. of episodes | 4,504 (as of 30 November 2023) |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Eerika Vermilä Marika Makaroff Sarita Harma |
| Producers | Marko Äijö Aku Louhimäki |
| Production locations | FremantleMedia studio, Konala, Helsinki, Finland |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 21 minutes (without adverts) |
| Production company | FremantleMedia Finland |
| Release | |
| Original network | MTV3 MTV Sub (reruns) MTV Ava (reruns) |
| Original release | 25 January 1999[1] – present |
During the series' 23-year run, over 4,000 episodes have been aired, making it the longest running drama in television in the Nordics. On 12 June 2017, it was announced that Salatut elämät will be on the air until the summer 2023[3] making the series the longest-lasting drama series of all time in Finland.
MTV3 also airs reruns of the series every weekend (Monday-Wednesday episodes on Saturday, Thursday-Friday episodes on Sunday). In the summer, the channel airs reruns of the series; in the summer of 2014, episodes from the season 2009–2010 were aired.
Eight web spin-off series have been made; Romeo & Rafael Desperados in 2008, Lillukanvarsia in 2010–2011, Tuuliranta in 2011–2012, Young Man Cash Man in 2013, Young Girl, Dream Girl in 2014, Satula in 2015, Bikineitä ja timantteja (or in English known as Bikinis and Diamonds) in 2016 and Pihlajakadun tuhmat tädit in 2016–2017.
On 5 December 2012, the first Salatut elämät movie was released. The teen thriller movie Nightmare – Painajainen merellä ("Nightmare – Nightmare at Sea") was one of the most watched Finnish films of 2012. The film was directed by Marko Äijö and the main characters are Peppi (Sara Säkkinen), Heidi (Venla Savikuja), Jiri (Mikko Parikka), Joonatan (Markku Pulli), Miro (Patrik Borodavkin), Oona (Sara Lohiniva) and Sampo (Sampsa Tuomala). Nightmare - Painajainen merellä also won the Jussi Award in the category Public Favorite. A second film, called Nightmare 2 was released in December 2014.
The show's romantic storyline between Elias (Petteri Paavola) and Lari (Ronny Röslöf), nicknamed "Larias", initially proved very popular on YouTube. A fan account featured clips of the two gay characters. The production company decided not to intervene because they saw it as good publicity.[4]
Another LGBT couple Mira Jokinen & Viola Helenius (now having Viola's grandmothers maiden name, Angervuo as their surname) have also become popular on YouTube. "Miola" became a phenomenon abroad after a Finnish fan started uploading their story with English subtitles on Youtube series.[5] Mira and Viola even got married, being the first same-sex couple to be married in a Finnish soap.
The starting position of the series
At the beginning of the series, at the request of caretaker Seppo Taalasmaa (Jarmo Koski) and his wife Ulla (Maija-Liisa Peuhu), the police have come to investigate why Tyyne Puustinen does not open the door. She is found dead in her apartment and police begin to find out the cause of death. The couple later tells about their event to their daughter Elina Taalasmaa (Sanna Luostarinen).
Aki Nikkinen (Sami Uotila) and Markus Ekholm (Andrei Sandberg) have been looking for a suitable retail space for their café for a long time and will eventually find a suitable one. Katja Vainio (Anu Koskinen) promises to be an interior designer. Katja's sister and roommate Jenni (Anu Palevaara) has brought a gentleman Toni Veijalainen (Kristo Salminen) to her home. Jenni receives a letter stating that she has been expelled from school due to continued absences. At the same time, the subsidies also run out, so Jenni asks Toni to be their subtenant.
Jukka Salin (Jouko Keskinen) and his new wife Hanna (Tarja Omenainen) return home from the Canary Islands. At home, they are received by Aleksi (Tuomas Kytömäki), who has just left the army, the middle child of the family Saku (Jasper Pääkkönen) and the family pit Silja (Jonna Keskinen). Hanna and Jukka reveal to the children that they got married during the trip. Saku and Aleksi are happy about Hanna's move to them, but Silja doesn't take the news well, and it doesn't help that Silja hears that Aleksi knew about her marriage intentions.
Next door to Salin family lives Ismo Laitela (Esko Kovero), who is the widow of two teenage children, Miia (Venla Saartamo) and Kalle (Pete Lattu). Ismo works as a retailer in a kiosk-like store called Ismon Valinta ("Ismo's Choice"). Lawyer Laura Kiviranta (Piitu Uski) lives alone as a sworn single.
Themes
The series has dealt with a wider range of subjects such as abortion, drug abuse, alcoholism, homosexuality, incest, animal rights, rape, religious fanaticism, gambling addiction, teenage pregnancy, domestic violence, cancer, eating disorder, school bullying, narcissistic personality disorder and its effects to the family, the search of biological parents, stealing and racism; many episodes involving these themes have caused public debate.
An exceptionally widespread controversy was started by the season finale aired on 1 June 2009. In the episode, a pregnant woman, Paula Sievinen (Johanna Nurmimaa), was seemingly buried alive and a café exploded during a wedding celebration, which implied death of many main characters. Many, including Finland's Minister of Communications Suvi Lindén, questioned the show's suitability for school children. FICORA (Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority) decided later that the episode was not suitable for children under the age of 11, but the show's programming slot was late enough to meet the regulations.[6][7] In 2013, the original main character Jenni Vainio played by Anu Palevaara, was shot on front of the main house, which caused a lot of talk among the fans of the series. Jenni left the series after a 14-year presence. However, producer Marko Äijö said that the biggest sensation of the series was in the early days, when Kalle Laitela, played by Pete Lattu, kissed another man. At that time, the channel MTV3 received over 40 meters of fax about the kiss.[8]
During the series' entire run in Finland, a 30-minute episode has aired every weekday in an early-evening slot at 7:30 pm. A new season usually premieres in either late August or early September and concludes by the beginning of June. Normally, the series is on a hiatus during the Christmas holidays, approximately 3 or 4 weeks. The series' episodes are also available online at the website https://www.mtv.fi/ for 30 days after their original airing.
Settings
Salatut elämät's main focus is the fictional street Pihlajakatu ("Rowan Street"), located in Ullanlinna, Helsinki. Other locations include a high school, a hospital, Café Moose and an inn, Amanda, which contains the hotel, and a restaurant. It had also a day spa from 2009 to 2014, and a gym from 2010 to 2017. Former "main café" was Kentauri which, however, exploded during a wedding celebration in the season finale of the 11th season.
All of the houses and other locations featured in the show are filmed at the FremantleMedia studio in Konala, Helsinki. In real life, Pihlajakatu is Huvilakatu, which is located in Ullanlinna, Helsinki. Salatut elämät has also filmed scenes in Tampere and in Lapland. A few episodes have also been filmed in the Canary Islands, Lithuania, London and Copenhagen.
Theme song
The original theme song was called Tunteisiin and performed by Anna Hanski but in 2001, the theme was changed to a version performed by Jore Marjaranta. In 2004, the theme song was replaced by an electronic version of the theme music. In 2014, the theme song was switched back to the original one, first heard in 1999. In 2019, the series got completely new theme song again.
Television ratings
Since its first episode aired in January 1999, it has been one of the most popular TV shows in Finland, regularly attracting around a million viewers (1/5 of Finland's population). At the moment Salatut elämät is the highest-rated drama series in Finland, although its viewership has declined during the past few years.
| Season | Episodes | Timeslot | Season premiere | Season finale | TV season | Most-watched episode (million viewers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 90 | Weekdays 7:30 p.m. | 25 January 1999 | 3 June 1999 | 1999 | 1.191 |
| 2. | 170 | 30 August 1999 | 10 May 2000 | 1999–2000 | 1.216 | |
| 3. | 180 | 4 September 2000 | 14 May 2001 | 2000–2001 | 1.360 | |
| 4. | 170 | 20 August 2001 | 3 May 2002 | 2001–2002 | 1.308 | |
| 5. | 165 | 2 September 2002 | 16 May 2003 | 2002–2003 | 1.294 | |
| 6. | 160 | 1 September 2003 | 6 May 2004 | 2003–2004 | 1.150 | |
| 7. | 150 | 6 September 2004 | 27 April 2005 | 2004–2005 | 1.226 | |
| 8. | 150 | Weekdays 7:30 p.m. (autumn 2005) Mondays – Thursdays 7:30 p.m. (spring 2006) |
30 August 2005 | 29 May 2006 | 2005–2006 | 1.160 |
| 9. | 150 | Mondays–Thursdays 7:30 p.m. | 14 August 2006 | 24 May 2007 | 2006–2007 | 1.105 |
| 10. | 190 | Weekdays 7:30 p.m. | 20 August 2007 | 4 June 2008 | 2007–2008 | 1.033 |
| 11. | 190 | 18 August 2008 | 1 June 2009 | 2008–2009 | 1.043 | |
| 12. | 180 | 24 August 2009 | 31 May 2010 | 2009–2010 | 1.063 | |
| 13. | 180 | 30 August 2010 | 27 May 2011 | 2010–2011 | 0.937 | |
| 14. | 180 | 29 August 2011 | 8 June 2012 | 2011–2012 | 0.970 | |
| 15. | 180 | 3 September 2012 | 13 June 2013 | 2012–2013 | 0.958 | |
| 16. | 170 | 9 September 2013 | 12 June 2014 | 2013–2014 | 0.896 | |
| 17. | 185 | 25 August 2014 | 11 June 2015 | 2014–2015 | 0.813 | |
| 18. | 180 | 31 August 2015 | 15 June 2016 | 2015–2016 | 0.783 | |
| 19. | 188 | 16 August 2016 | 13 June 2017 | 2016–2017 | 0.748 | |
| 20. | 189 | 21 August 2017 | 13 June 2018 | 2017–2018 | 0.709 | |
| 21. | 189 | 20 August 2018 | 19 June 2019 | 2018–2019 | 0.662 | |
| 22. | 209 | 19 August 2019 | 23 June 2020 | 2019–2020 | 0.646 | |
| 23. | 219 | 3 August 2020 | 29 June 2021 | 2020–2021 | 0.540 | |
| 24. | 219 | 23 August 2021 | 22 June 2022 | 2021–2022 | 0.506 | |
| 25. | 199 | 8 August 2022 | 22 June 2023 | 2022–2023 | 0.519 | |
| 26. | 7 August 2023 | 2023–2024 |
Present cast and characters
Regular cast members
| Actor | Character | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Esko Kovero[1] | Ismo Laitela | 1999–present |
| Pete Lattu[1] | Kalle Laitela | 1999–2001, 2002, 2012–present |
| Sami Uotila | Aki Nikkinen | 1999–2002, 2014–present |
| Maija-Liisa Peuhu | Ulla Taalasmaa | 1999–2007, 2010, 2013–2020, 2021–present |
| Tommi Taurula | Kari Taalasmaa (#1) | 1999, 2001–2004, 2005, 2007–2010, 2014, 2015–2018, 2019–present |
| Timo Jurkka | Lasse Sievinen | 2004–2012, 2013–2015, 2019–present |
| Teemu Lehtilä | Aaro Vaalanne | 2004–2006, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2015, 2017–present |
| Hanna Kinnunen | Salla Mattila | 2006–2010, 2019, 2020–present |
| Markku Pulli | Joonatan Sievinen | 2007–2010, 2011–2015, 2021–present |
| Sampsa Tuomala | Sampo Kaukovaara | 2008–2010, 2020–present |
| Mia Ehrnrooth | Ritva "Cindy" Rintala | 2009–2014, 2016, 2021–present |
| Maarit Poussa | Jutta Korhonen | 2014, 2016, 2017–present |
| Tiia Elg | Eva Tamminen | 2014–2019, 2020–2021, 2022–present |
| Monika Lindeman | Linda Eerikäinen | 2015–2018, 2019–2021, 2022–present |
| Vivi Wahlström | Viola Angervuo (#2) | 2016–present |
| Inkeri Mertanen | Dahlia Mustavaara | 2016–2020, 2021, 2022–present |
| Raimo Grönberg | Gunnar Mustavaara (#2) | 2017–present |
| Olga Heikkala | Mira Angervuo | 2018–present |
| Jarkko Miettinen | Noel Taalasmaa | 2018–present |
| Emma Nopanen | Nella Tamminen (#2) | 2018–present |
| Konsta Hietanen | Miki Kajander | 2020–present |
| Inna Tähkänen | Elina Taalasmaa (#2) | 2020–present |
| Tuuli Mattila | Susu Honkanen | 2020–present |
| Elmeri Ylä-Rautio | Matias Kajander | 2020–present |
| Sofia Lehtinen | Laila Kajander | 2020–present |
| Tuure Taskinen | Henrik Ekholm | 2021–present |
| Axel Milliam | Kristian Harju | 2021–present |
| Johanna Anttila | Joanna Lumijoki | 2021–present |
| Lenita Susi | Daniela Honkanen | 2021–present |
| Tiia Weckström | Aino Forss (#5) | 2022–present |
Recurring cast members
| Actor | Character | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tuija Piepponen | Mirja Mattila | 2007, 2009, 2022–present |
| Oliver Hatava | Toivo Taalasmaa | 2021–present |
| Juho Orpana | Robin Marklund | 2021–present |
Notes
- Kari Taalasmaa was played by Henri Halkola, instead of Tommi Taurula, during few episodes on the 11th season, because Taurula was temporarily at sick leave.
- Gunnar Mustavaara was first played by Antti Seppä from 2016 to 2017. Raimo Grönberg took over the role in November 2017, due to Seppä's retirement.
- Viola Angervuo (formerly Helenius) was first briefly played in 2015 to 2016 by Annalisa Tyrväinen. Tyrväinen was replaced by Vivi Wahlström in November 2016.
- Aino Kaukovaara first appeared in the series from 2008 to 2010 as child and was played by Janna Ilmanen, but when the character returned to the film and spin-off-series as adult in 2014 and 2015 together with series in 2018. Ilmanen has been replaced by Jasmin Voutilainen. The character was played by Jessica Öystilä during few episodes on the 23rd season, due to Voutilainen's sick leave. The character has also been played by Laura Allonen, due to Voutilainen's sick leave again. According to Iltalehti Voutilainen has died.[9] Character is currently played by Tiia Weckström.
- Nella Tamminen was played by Sonja Kasurinen from 2014 to 2018, but got replaced by Emma Nopanen.
- Elina Taalasmaa was first played by Sanna Luostarinen from 1999 to 2008. When the character returned in April 2020, the role was taken over by Inna Tähkänen, due to Luostarinen's retirement from acting.
Former cast and characters
Last appeared in 2023
| Actor | Character | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mia Ehrnrooth | Cindy Rintala | 2009-2014, 2016, 2021–2023 |
Last appeared in 2022
| Actor | Character | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Anna Rimpelä | Tiina Rajala | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 |
| Aku Sipola | Jere Sievinen | 2020–2022 |
| Susanna Laine | Marika Honkanen | 2021–2022 |
| Jessica Öystilä | Aino Kaukovaara (#3) | 2021–2022 |
| Lars Lindqvist | Markku Mattila (#2) | 2022 |
| Antti Reini | Jokke Ruohonen | 2022 |
| Aron Syrjä | Leo Sievinen | 2022 |
| Esko Eerikäinen | Petri Simola | 2022 |
| Laura Allonen | Aino Kaukovaara (#4) | 2022 |
| Jasmin Voutilainen | Aino Kaukovaara (#2) | 2018–2022 |
Last appeared in 2021
| Actor | Character | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jarmo Koski | Seppo Taalasmaa | 1999–2013, 2017, 2020–2021 |
| Inga Sulin | Karin Ekholm | 2001–2002, 2021 |
| Nora Rinne | Camilla Mustavaara | 2001–2004, 2014, 2015, 2016–2021 |
| Emil Hallberg | Onni "Tale" Taalasmaa (#2) | 2011–2018, 2019–2020, 2021 |
| Irina Vartia | Monica Mustavaara | 2014–2018, 2019, 2020–2021 |
| Maija Rissanen | Pirita Salonius | 2016, 2017–2018, 2020, 2021 |
| Roope Puhakka | Severi Sievinen (#3) | 2016–2021 |
| Aaron Bojang | Benjamin Taalasmaa (#2) | 2017–2021 |
| Julia Korpinen | Anna Ihalainen | 2019–2021 |
| Ilona Chevakova | Sabrina Mustavaara | 2019–2021 |
| Sienna Nord | Nadja Tamminen | 2019–2021 |
| Johanna Ruonala | Kiira Lahtinen | 2020–2021 |
| Joonatan Suvinen | Tomi Laiho | 2020–2021 |
| Esko Kovero | Kalervo Laitela | 2020, 2021 |
| Juha Svahn | Ingvar Mustavaara | 2020, 2021 |
| Sari Kuivalainen | Dr. Romppainen (#2) | 2020, 2021 |
| Mikko Virtanen | Lauri Rossi | 2020–2021 |
| Janne Mattila | Matti Virtanen | 2020, 2021 |
| Marjaana Maijala | Silvia Marklund | 2021 |
Last appeared in 2020
| Actor | Character | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Heli Perttula | Päivi Helenius | 2006, 2017, 2020 |
| Mikko Parikka | Jiri Viitamäki | 2010–2020 |
| Hemmo Karja | Janne Haukkala | 2011–2019, 2020 |
| Riitta Elstelä | Anni Vatanen | 2011–2012, 2019, 2020 |
| Kerttu Rissanen | Sanni Pohjonen | 2014–2020 |
| Ruupertti Arponen | Ilja Taalasmaa (#2) | 2015–2020 |
| Tuomas Happo | Pupu | 2016–2020 |
| Pinja Kanon | Iida Mustonen (#2) | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Eva Adamson | Tiina Järvinen | 2017–2018, 2020 |
| Ukko Sirén | Magnus Mustavaara | 2017–2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Nora Rinne | Satu Similä | 2018–2019, 2020 |
| Pablo Ounaskari | Ressu Mattila | 2019–2020 |
| Ville Kettunen | Samuli Palokoski | 2019–2020 |
| Celin El Azizi | Victoria Saari | 2019–2020 |
| Lemmy Alapeteri | Rasmus Joenperä (#2) | 2020 |
| Rinna Paatso | Ritva Ryynänen | 2020 |
Last appeared in 2019
| Actor | Character | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tuomas Kytömäki | Aleksi Salin | 1999–2004, 2008, 2014, 2019 |
| Johanna Nurmimaa | Paula Sievinen | 2004–2012, 2013–2014, 2018–2019 |
| Marko Reinola | Jarkko Peltonen | 2007–2009, 2010, 2019 |
| Tero Tiittanen | Sergei Kuula | 2008, 2011, 2012–2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Sara Parikka | Peppi Puolakka | 2008–2014, 2015–2016, 2017–2019 |
| Ronny Roslöf | Lari Väänänen | 2011, 2012–2017, 2018–2019 |
| Daniela Hoffström | Taiga Kuula (#2) | 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019 |
| Johanna Puhakka | Alissa Nikkinen | 2015–2019 |
| Saara Widbom | Dr. Romppainen (#1) | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019 |
| Rauli Ylitalo | Sami Kosonen | 2015–2019 |
| Miikka Wallin | Pietari Haukkala | 2016–2019 |
| Sofia Arasola | Lola Vinberg | 2017–2019 |
| Annemari Laaksonen | Tamara | 2018, 2019 |
| Leo Kirjonen | Tero Puustinen | 2018–2019 |
| Nora Rinne | Tuula Rautio | 2018–2019 |
| Marius Laiho | Tommi Juslin | 2018–2019 |
Last appeared in 2018
| Actor | Character | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jarkko Nyman | Sebastian Vuorela (#2) | 2009–2010, 2011–2017, 2018 |
| Sonja Kasurinen | Nella Tamminen (#1) | 2014–2018 |
| Martina Aitolehti | Seireeni | 2015, 2016, 2018 |
| Marjatta Rinne | Salme Hämäläinen | 2017–2018 |
| Joni Ollikainen | Mika Joenperä | 2017–2018 |
| Luka Pajuhi | Rasmus Joenperä (#1) | 2017–2018 |
| Mirja Oksanen | Rosmarine Duncker | 2018 |
Last appeared in 2017
| Actor | Character | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Olga Temonen | Noora Autio | 2007–2008, 2009–2010, 2017 |
| Susanna Mikkonen | Liisa Salo | 2010–2014, 2017 |
| Petteri Paavola | Elias Vikstedt (#2) | 2011–2016, 2017 |
| Oona Kare | Marianna Kurki | 2013–2017 |
| Oliver Lehto | Oliver Vuorela (#2) | 2013–2017 |
| Anne Nielsen | Anita Pajuniemi | 2013, 2017 |
| Janne Saarinen | Anton Helenius | 2015–2017 |
| Miia Räikkönen | Raakel Kurki | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Antti Seppä | Gunnar Mustavaara (#1) | 2016–2017 |
| Uncredited | Mikael Salo (#2) | 2017 |
| Ami Suojanen-Korhonen | Marjut | 2017 |
| Julian Riikonen | Nuutti Seppä | 2017 |
Last appeared in 2016
| Actor | Character | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Satu Linnapuomi | Kukka-Maaria Kujala | 2000, 2016 |
| Ella Pyhältö | Meri Vikstedt | 2010, 2011, 2016 |
| Rosa Rusanen | Iida Mustonen (#1) | 2011–2016 |
| Rufus Rusanen | Severi Sievinen (#2) | 2011–2016 |
| Maria Nieminen | Kristiina Pohjonen/Liisa Laitela | 2013–2016 |
| Annalisa Tyrväinen | Viola Helenius (#1) | 2015, 2016 |
| Elsa Pankkonen | Moilanen (Ilja Taalasmaa's capturer) | 2015, 2016 |
| Venla Saartamo | Kirsi Huovinen | 2016 |
| Ville Eerikkilä | Jesse | 2016 |
Last appeared in 2015
| Actor | Character | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jaana Saarinen | Maarit Salin | 1999, 2000–2004, 2007–2008, 2015 |
| Sannamaija Pekkarinen | Heli Sievinen | 2004–2007, 2009–2011, 2012, 2014, 2015 |
| Anneli Ranta | Helena Kuula | 2008–2015 |
| Venla Savikuja | Heidi Aaltonen | 2009–2015 |
| Juska Reiman | Miska Koistinen | 2013–2015 |
| Heidi Hilpinen | Selina | 2014, 2015 |
| Annina Rubinstéin | Selina's mother | 2014, 2015 |
| Anna Haakana | Young Marianna Kurki | 2015 |
| Aurora Haakana | Johanna Kurki | 2015 |
| Mikael Kokko | Heikki Pohjonen | 2015 |
| Olga Wasenius | Ilja Taalasmaa (#1) | 2015 |
Last appeared in 2014
| Actor | Character | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jutta Lehtinen | Katri Sievinen | 2003–2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2014 |
| Ville Seivo | Tuomo Tervajoki | 2006–2008, 2011, 2014 |
| Kirsi Ståhlberg | Isabella Holm/Pirjo Luokkanen | 2008–2014 |
| Mirva Kuivalainen | Veera Puolakka | 2008–2009, 2011, 2013, 2014 |
| Jasmin Hamid | Katariina Mäkelä (#1) | 2009–2014 |
| Lari Laurikkala | Niko Vainio (#4) | 2009–2011, 2014 |
| Silja Rantala | Vanessa Turunen | 2011–2014 |
| Saara Kytö | Taiga Kuula (#1) | 2013–2014 |
| Sirja Minkkinen | Kaisla | 2013–2014 |
| Perttu Hangaslahti | Mikko Kannas | 2013–2014 |
| Pedro Ramsey | David | 2013, 2014 |
| Pekka Kauhanen | Hannes Holopainen | 2014 |
| Roi Ron | Hannu Holopainen | 2014 |
| Krista Nyman | Real Isabella Holm | 2014 |
| Tomi Soikkeli | Young Jarkko Peltonen | 2014 |
| Petteri Avilia | Luka | 2014 |
| Jenni Banerjee | Katariina Mäkelä (#2) | 2014 |
| Sami Haavisto | Rampe | 2014 |
| Joni Saarela | Rönkkö | 2014 |
| Marko Äijö | Skäbä | 2014 |
| Juho Lehto | Pekka Toroppa | 2014 |
Last appeared in 2013
| Actor | Character | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Anu Palevaara | Jenni Vainio | 1999–2001, 2002–2011, 2012–2013 |
| Anu Koskinen | Katja Vainio | 1999–2003, 2004, 2011, 2013 |
| Sami Sarjula | Ossi Puolakka | 2004–2013 |
| Aku Laitinen | Heiskanen | 2009, 2010, 2013 |
| Olivia Paldanius | Oliver Vuorela/Ossi Junior (O.J.) Puolakka (#1) | 2011–2013 |
| Pauliina Jokinen | Matleena Rintala | 2012–2013 |
| Henri Kaisla | Roni Jalava | 2012–2013 |
| Rami Rusinen | Valtteri Elovirta (#2) | 2012, 2013 |
| Hellevi Härkönen | Martta Rintala | 2012, 2013 |
| Kalle Jokela | Aksu | 2013 |
| Aku Laitinen | Sirviö | 2013 |
| Nevena Ek | Anna | 2013 |
| Victor Kalmari | Kim Kosonen | 2013 |
| Vivica Hedman | Lotta | 2013 |
| Ritva Loijas | Hedda | 2013 |
| Antti Kankainen | Lauri Pyhämaa | 2013 |
| Pekka Kokko | Frans Taskinen | 2013 |
| Ari-Matti Hedman | Ilkka Väänänen | 2013 |
Last appeared in 2012
| Actor | Character | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Piitu Uski | Laura Kiviranta | 1999–2008, 2012 |
| Juha Poikela | Criminal constable Hyttinen | 2009, 2011–2012 |
| Aarre Karén | Olavi Kanerva/Igor Kuula | 2009, 2012 |
| Timo-Pekka Luoma | Antti Polvijärvi | 2010–2012 |
| Olli Riipinen | Kuronen | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Mirja Oksanen | Tiina Lehti | 2010, 2012 |
| Mikko Kauppila | Aarni Räsänen | 2011, 2012 |
| Salli Suvalo | Maria Mustonen | 2011, 2012 |
| Juha Veijonen | Mikael Salo (#1) | 2012 |
| Anne Aitolehti | Eila Hirvonen | 2012 |
| Tony Honkanen | Ville Kurtti | 2012 |
| Kari Hakala | Johannes Rintala | 2012 |
| Juhani Rajalin | Dr. Siponen | 2012 |
Last appeared in 2011
| Actor | Character | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jussi Wahlgren | Juhani Routaketo | 2009–2011 |
| Juha-Pekka Mikkola | Miika Mäkelä | 2009–2010, 2011 |
| Hannu Abonce | Tobias "Topi" Nylund | 2010–2011 |
| Johanna Tuomi | Armi Viitamäki | 2010–2011 |
| Santtu Hänninen | Alexander Holm | 2011 |
| Satu Pikkusaari | Siru Honkanen | 2011 |
| Outi Condit | Kiia Hyvönen | 2011 |
| Hannele Lauri | Korppi | 2011 |
| Eeva Vauhkonen | Liisa Toivio | 2011 |
| Heikki Vilja | Erkki Moilanen | 2011 |
Last appeared in 2010
| Actor | Character | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tiia Louste | Leea Leivo | 2000, 2010 |
| Markku Pajurinen | Petteri Virtanen | 2003–2007, 2009, 2010 |
| Sara Lohiniva | Oona Kiviranta (#4) | 2007–2010 |
| Janna Ilmanen | Aino Kaukovaara (#1) | 2008–2010 |
| Mira Kivilä | Iiris Kaukovaara | 2008–2010 |
| Villem Puntonen | Otto Kaukovaara | 2008–2010 |
| Aarni Kivinen | Panu Kaukovaara | 2008–2010 |
| Patrik Borodavkin | Miro Holm | 2008–2010 |
| Antti Launonen | Tuukka Aaltonen | 2009–2010 |
| Lucas Ahokas | Benjamin Taalasmaa (#1) | 2009–2010 |
| Tung Bui | Noa Okada | 2009–2010 |
| Sisu Koukkula | Severi Sievinen (#1) | 2009–2010 |
| Saija Lentonen | Sara Polvijärvi | 2009, 2010 |
| Markku Toikka | Asko Erkkilä | 2010 |
| Satu Paavola | Minttu Erkkilä | 2010 |
| Sue Willberg | Sonya Fadiga | 2010 |
| Jussi Salminen | Kimmo Kylmälä | 2010 |
| Janne Turkki | Esa Leivo | 2010 |
| Jasmine Nystén | Venla Salo | 2010 |
| Saara Pakkasvirta | Elsa Toivio | 2010 |
| Niilo Heinonen | Elias Vikstedt (#1) | 2010 |
Last appeared in 2009
| Actor | Character | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Johanna Raunio | Tanja Jääskeläinen | 2005–2009 |
| Oona Louhivaara | Juulia Autio | 2007–2009 |
| Teemu Lehtilä | Eero Vanala | 2007–2009 |
| Saija Palin | Niina Kanerva | 2008–2009 |
| Juhani Rajalin | Dr. Kujala | 2008–2009 |
| Heidi Herala | Raija Autio | 2008, 2009 |
| Pasi Raunio | Timo Autio | 2009 |
| Jouko Uusipaasto | Peter Grynqvist | 2009 |
| Ossi Ahlapuro | Markku Mattila (#1) | 2009 |
| Henna Hyttinen | Anna Mutanen | 2009 |
| Emil Söderström | Konsta Nurmi | 2009 |
| Paula Siimes | Riitta Sievinen | 2009 |
| Mira Taussi | Satu Sievinen | 2009 |
| Miikka Tuominen | Johan Brunberg | 2009 |
| Teemu Ojanne | Hannu Saari | 2009 |
| Henri Halkola | Kari Taalasmaa (#2) | 2009 |
| Daniel Westerholm | Tero (Ossi Puolakka's friend) | 2009 |
| Harri Liuksiala | Maukka | 2009 |
| Teemu Kemppainen | Young Aaro Vaalanne | 2009 |
| Ville Kemppainen | Young Eero Vanala | 2009 |
| Teemu Lehtilä | Aaro's and Eero's father | 2009 |
Last appeared in 2008
| Actor | Character | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sanna Luostarinen | Elina Taalasmaa (#1) | 1999–2008 |
| Tuomas Reunanen | Ami Vainio | 2001–2008 |
| Timo-Pekka Luoma | Officer Raittinen | 2005, 2007, 2008 |
| Constantinos Mavromichalis | Romeo Aro | 2006–2008 |
| Hertta Yrjänä | Maija Aro | 2006–2008 |
| Tommi Saarinen | Sami Pajola | 2006–2008 |
| Niina Hosiasluoma | Kaija Moilanen | 2006–2008 |
| Petri Ahonen | Ari-Pekka "AP" Isola | 2006, 2008 |
| Anna Korolainen | Amanda | 2007–2008 |
| Sami Ristiniemi | Rafael Aro | 2007–2008 |
| Anni Jaatinen | Jasmin | 2007–2008 |
| Miro Tuomi | Rasmus | 2007–2008 |
| Tiia Ilmanen | Sofia Salin (#2) | 2007–2008 |
| Väinö Ahonen | Onni Taalasmaa (#1) | 2007–2008 |
| Juha Karhu | Niko Vainio (#3) | 2007–2008 |
| Antti Ahtinen | Puli | 2007–2008 |
| Lasse Karkjärvi | Alpo Lassila | 2007, 2008 |
| Kirsti Kaarakainen | Anneli Mansikka | 2007, 2008 |
| Leena Rapola | Saini Perälä | 2007, 2008 |
| Johanna Heimonen | Armi Nopola | 2007, 2008 |
| Pinja Flink | Milla Muurinen | 2008 |
| Iiro Veck | Aatu Päivinen | 2008 |
| Tomi Salmela | Kristo Päivinen | 2008 |
| Sirpa Teppola | Tuuli Rantala | 2008 |
| Miia Maaranen | Ilona Salo | 2008 |
| Eeva-Liisa Haimelin | Aila Mäki | 2008 |
| Jarmo Mäkinen | Leo Sievinen | 2008 |
| Elina Vehkaoja | Anu Määttä | 2008 |
| Lilia Rönkkö | Elisa | 2008 |
| Teemu Kataja | Eemeli Tikka | 2008 |
| Salla Valkonen | Essi Tikka | 2008 |
| Laura Orttenvuori | Korpelainen | 2008 |
| Heikki Herva | Lasse Ala-Kulju | 2008 |
| Maaria Rantanen | Lawyer Tuiranen | 2008 |
| Aku Ojala | Olli Neuvonen | 2008 |
| Nina Mamila | Ramona Moriha | 2008 |
| Jukka Uhlgren | Kahliainen | 2008 |
| Arja Pekurinen | Teather Jeskanen | 2008 |
| Marika Karlsson | Lissu | 2008 |
Last appeared in 2007
| Actor | Character | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Risto Törhönen | Niko Vainio (#2) | 2004–2007 |
| Emmi Parviainen | Annika Sievinen | 2004–2007 |
| Kasperi Nordman | Antero Voima | 2005, 2006–2007 |
| Teemu Palosaari | Pete Niiranen | 2006–2007 |
| Saila Laakkonen | Emma Ilola | 2006–2007 |
| Marjo Lahti | Minna Salonen | 2006, 2007 |
| Martina Aitolehti | Mari | 2007 |
| Matti Airas | Vesa Nokela | 2007 |
| Minna Turunen | Taru Saaristo | 2007 |
| Essi Kaila | Auli Laaksonen | 2007 |
| Johanna Tukiainen | Petra | 2007 |
| Linda Kaarakainen | Minttu | 2007 |
| Juha Hippi | Jussi | 2007 |
| Hanna Hurskainen | Jatta Komulainen | 2007 |
| Riku Korhonen | Sebastian Vuorela (#1) | 2007 |
Last appeared in 2006
| Actor | Character | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Joona Mielonen | Kasper Koponen | 2003–2006 |
| Janne Vakio | Riku Jääskeläinen | 2004–2006 |
| Wilhelmiina Seppä | Oona Kiviranta (#3) | 2004–2006 |
| Sanna-June Hyde | Teresa Ala-Uotila | 2004–2006 |
| Petra Frey | Irma Halonen | 2005–2006 |
| Julius Pillai | Taneli Halonen | 2005–2006 |
| Paavo Liski | Yrjö Merilä | 2005–2006 |
| Nina Jääskeläinen | Pipsa Tiilikainen | 2005–2006 |
| Rabbe Smedlund | Vesa Koskela | 2005–2006 |
| Anu Sinisalo | Anna-Maija Halonen | 2006 |
| Kai Hyttinen | Antti Jääskeläinen | 2006 |
| Rabbe Smedlund | Vesa Koskela | 2006 |
| Susanna Laine | Sirpa | 2006 |
| Minna Rimpilä | Kirsi Petäjä | 2006 |
Last appeared in 2005
| Actor | Character | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Aleksi Sariola | Ken Ojala | 2001–2005 |
| Samuli Nordberg | Daniel Ojala | 2002–2004, 2005 |
| Eero Tommila | Sauli Kiviranta (#2) | 2003–2005 |
| Katja Salminen | Jutta Ojala | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Birgitta Öunap | Margareta Strömberg | 2004–2005 |
| Jukka-Pekka Palo | Heikki Ratila | 2004–2005 |
| Petri Liski | Juha Viljanen | 2004–2005 |
| Pertti Roisko | Reima Syvärinen | 2004, 2005 |
| Heidi Krohn | Selma Viljanen | 2005 |
| Heli Sirviö | Siru Koivisto | 2005 |
| Ilpo Mikkonen | Aarne Koskinen | 2005 |
| Hanna-Riikka Siitonen | Leena Ruohonen | 2005 |
Last appeared in 2004
| Actor | Character | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jouko Keskinen | Jukka Salin | 1999–2004 |
| Kristo Salminen | Toni Veijalainen | 1999–2000, 2003, 2004 |
| Alexandra and Patricia von Sybel | Sofia Salin (#1) | 2000–2004 |
| Helena Notkonen | Eila Kiviranta | 2000, 2003, 2004 |
| Saija-Reetta Kotirinta | Inka Haapala | 2001–2004 |
| Sanna Sepponen | Roosa Kemppainen | 2001–2004 |
| Henna Tanskanen | Aamu Korhonen | 2001–2004 |
| Mika Kurvinen | Teemu Korhonen | 2001–2004 |
| Susanna Indrén | Jaana Nieminen | 2001–2004 |
| Vesa Ruusuvuori | Tom Bergqvist | 2001, 2003, 2004 |
| Okko Salminen | Niko Vainio (#1) | 2002–2004 |
| Linnea Lindström | Oona Kiviranta (#1) | 2003–2004 |
| Anni Weppling | Oona Kiviranta (#2) | 2003–2004 |
| Aapo Vilhunen | Jaakko Ruohojärvi | 2003–2004 |
| Soila Komi | Sirkka-Liisa Ruohojärvi | 2003–2004 |
| Gazmend Jusufi | Timi Zogu | 2003–2004 |
| Jussi Johnsson | Simo Heikinjuntti | 2003, 2004 |
| Jatta Ansamaa | Susanna Tapanainen | 2004 |
| Juhani Rajalin | Esko Mäkinen | 2004 |
| Tarja Matilainen | Maila Virkkunen | 2004 |
| Elias Mäkelä | Benjamin | 2004 |
| Aila Herronen | Kerstin | 2004 |
Last appeared in 2003
| Actor | Character | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tarja Omenainen | Hanna Salin (#1) | 1999–2003 |
| Kari Mattila | Tapani Paju | 1999–2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Joni Leponiemi | Petri Veijalainen | 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003 |
| Susa Saukko | Sinna Jokinen | 2002–2003 |
| Petri Rajala | Henrik Lammi | 2002–2003 |
| Jani Karvinen | Ville Paananen | 2002–2003 |
| Kai Vaine | Ilari Pesonen | 2002–2003 |
| Juuso Väätäinen | Roope Hänninen | 2002–2003 |
| Jussi Ratia | Jari Rauhala | 2002, 2003 |
| Markku Nieminen | Veli Haapala | 2003 |
| Sami Saikkonen | Jasu Taavitsainen | 2003 |
| Antero Nieminen | Raivo Vihkama | 2003 |
| Jani Wahlberg | Karttunen | 2003 |
| Anni Törhönen | Lotta Niskanen | 2003 |
| Merituuli Airaksinen | Hanna Salin (#2) | 2003 |
Last appeared in 2002
| Actor | Character | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jasper Pääkkönen | Saku Salin | 1999–2002 |
| Andrei Sandberg | Markus Ekholm | 1999–2002 |
| Venla Saartamo[1] | Miia Laitela | 1999–2002 |
| Jonna Keskinen | Silja Hickley | 1999–2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Aku Laitinen | Dr. Per-Olaf Strandberg | 1999, 2002 |
| Miska Kajanus | Keijo "Keke" Naukkarinen | 2001–2002 |
| Sonja Pekkola | Sari Järvenpää | 2001–2002 |
| Sinikka Sokka | Marja Pihlaja | 2002 |
| Jerry Mikkelinen | K–P Virtanen | 2002 |
| Jyrki Könnömäki | Jyrki "Jykä" Willberg | 2002 |
| Alain Azerot | Jacques Dechamps | 2002 |
| Suvi Isotalo | Janina | 2002 |
| Reeta-Leena Korhola | Jonna | 2002 |
| Olavi Uusivirta | Nappe | 2002 |
| Eero Ritala | Jere | 2002 |
Last appeared in 2001
| Actor | Character | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Karoliina Kudjoi | Rauni Koivukuja | 1999–2001 |
| Svante Korkiakoski | Taisto Ruukki | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Kristoffer Möller | Juha Palin | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Mariko Pajalahti | Virpi Hurme | 2000–2001 |
| Ismo Kallio | Erik Ekholm | 2000–2001 |
| Juhani Kauranen | Sauli Kiviranta (#1) | 2000–2001 |
| Karoliina Kudjoi | Rauni Koivukuja | 2000–2001 |
| Mae Navarro | Chiqi Li | 2000–2001 |
| Vera Kiiskinen | Petra Rinne | 2000–2001 |
| Vesa Hämes | Pekka Lehtinen | 2000, 2001 |
| Sinikka Moilanen | Päivikki Helander | 2000, 2001 |
| Teijo Eloranta | Esko Heikkilä | 2001 |
| Jussi Ollila | Rami Hirvonen | 2001 |
| Seppo Pääkkönen | Jarkko Juonala | 2001 |
| Miia Nuutila | Anna Järvinen | 2001 |
| Jutta Lehtinen | Sari | 2001 |
| Antero Vartia | Kuisma Savolainen | 2001 |
| Laura Kotimäki | Tupu | 2001 |
| Antti Vappula | Simo Hakala | 2001 |
| Harri Soinila | Vesa Oittinen | 2001 |
| Marko Reinola | Paavo Portinen | 2001 |
| Heidi Vaarna | Kirsi Grönroos | 2001 |
Last appeared in 2000
| Actor | Character | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Miska Toiviainen | Mika Paju | 1999–2000 |
| Terno Zitron | Atte Tenola | 1999–2000 |
| Rinna Paatso | Minde Messenius | 1999–2000 |
| Hannele Kainulainen | Eeva Harakka | 1999, 2000 |
| Jean-Paul Kaijanen | Martti Viljanen | 1999, 2000 |
| Mikko Leskelä | Harri Järvi | 1999, 2000 |
| Karoliina Blackburn | Stephanie | 1999, 2000 |
| Anne Hiekkaranta | Johanna Ström | 1999, 2000 |
| Tiina Bergström | Sonja Remes | 1999, 2000 |
| Juho Milonoff | Jaska Aarnio | 2000 |
| Anssi Hakanen | Atso Niit | 2000 |
| Tero Autero | Niko Bergman | 2000 |
| Matti Ristinen | Valtteri Elovirta (#1) | 2000 |
| Hermanni Rask | Kai Jaakola | 2000 |
| Esa-Matti Pölhö | Toivo Karhu | 2000 |
| Minna Päkkilä | Krista Koivula | 2000 |
| Helmi Seppälä | Vuokko - The Girl of Noahides | 2000 |
| Hanna Koistinen | Outi | 2000 |
| Sami Lanki | Pertti "Vemmu" Pihlaja | 2000 |
| Marjorita Huldén | Birgitta Vainio | 2000 |
| Veikko Honkanen | Iiro Vainio | 2000 |
| Kari Kinnaslampi | Oiva Jalonen | 2000 |
| Vilma Mattila | Pauliina Lehtinen | 2000 |
| Irina Pulkka | Sonja Routa | 2000 |
Last appeared in 1999
| Actor | Character | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pirjo Luoma-aho | Susanna VIitta | 1999 |
| Heikki Herva | Kristofer Gyllendorff | 1999 |
| Petteri Summanen | Hege | 1999 |
| Jarkko Rantanen | Tippa | 1999 |
| Kari Kinnaslampi | Oiva Jalonen | 1999 |
| Kirsti Väänänen | Pamela Johansson/Päivi Juppunen | 1999 |
| Mikael Kokko | Timi Koivisto | 1999 |
| Mia Penttilä | Kristiina | 1999 |
| Veera Tiainen | Niina | 1999 |
| Petri Manninen | Pasi Ruotsalainen | 1999 |
| Aune Lind | Riitta Ruukki | 1999 |
| Heikki Lund | Voitto Sutela | 1999 |
| Jussi Puhakka | Tommi Tiihonen | 1999 |
| Kai Salomaa | Immu Vihuri | 1999 |
| Matti Simola | Pete | 1999 |
| Mika Lahdenperä | Tane | 1999 |
| Annukka Blomberg | Dr. Kantola | 1999 |
| Mikko Rokka | Dr. Taraste | 1999 |
| Johanna Keinänen | Kaisu Pylkkänen | 1999 |
| Ari Pöntinen | Saff manager Bergholm | 1999 |
| Metsälintu Pahkinen | Tanja | 1999 |
| Jukka Kärkkäinen | Pentti Koura | 1999 |
| Johannes Voutilainen | Teemu | 1999 |
| Esko Vuorio | Antero Tuppurainen | 1999 |
| Maria Sid. | Eerika Palin | 1999 |
| Tarja Siimes | Maiju Lohikoski | 1999 |
Books based on the series
- Miia ja Saku (2000) (Miia and Saku)
- Kallen inttivuosi (2001) (Kalle in the army)
- Siljan Jenkkivuosi (2001) (Silja in America)
- Aamun uudet kuviot (2001) (Aamu's new plans)
- Saku ja suuri suru (2002) (Saku and the great grief)
- Teemun tarina (2002) (Teemu's story)
- Aamu, Inka ja ihana Ilari (2003) (Aamu, Inka and lovely Ilari)
- Ken ja isosiskon viimeinen kesä (2003) (Ken and big sister's last summer)
- Ami ja ensirakkaus (2004) (Ami's first love)
- Annika ja Amerikan unelma (2005) (Annika and the American Dream)
- Ken ja Sauli kaukana kotoa (2006) (Ken and Sauli far away from home)
- Ossi ja lumikuningatar (2007) (Ossi and the Snow Queen)
- Romeo ja onnentähti (2008) (Romeo and the lucky star)
- Sofia ja salaisuuksien kevät (2008) (Sofia and the spring of secrets)
- Salla ja haaveiden kaupunki (2009) (Salla and the city of dreams)
See also
References
- "Näin erikoisesta oivalluksesta syntyi Salatut elämät -sarja: Kaiken takana sattumalta löytynyt tutkimus". Iltalehti. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
- "Salatut elämät". Pearson Television. Archived from the original on 18 August 2000. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- http://www.mtv.fi/viihde/ohjelmat/salatut-elamat/uutiset/artikkeli/mtv-solmi-historiallisen-sopimuksen-suomen-pitkaikaisin-draamasarja-salatut-elamat-jatkuu-vuoteen-2023/6468296 – MTV.fi (Finnish)
- http://www.mtv3.fi/ohjelmat.shtml/kotimaiset/salatut_elamat/uutiset_kevat_2013/1684854/ (Finnish) Archived 28 September 2013 at the Wayback Machine
- https://www.iltalehti.fi/tv-ja-leffat/a/5e8cc814-af3f-4a7e-a678-5803491f7143 (Finnish)
- http://www.ficora.fi/index/viestintavirasto/uutiset/2009/P_51.html FICORA's report concerning the episode (Finnish)
- http://www.hs.fi/kulttuuri/artikkeli/Salatut+el%C3%A4m%C3%A4t+kirvoitti+keskustelun+v%C3%A4kivallasta/1135246466933 A news article about the controversy published by Helsingin Sanomat (Finnish)
- fi:Salatut elämät(Finnish)
- https://www.hs.fi/kulttuuri/art-2000009463003.html (Finnish)