Tiina Lepistö
About Tiina Lepistö
Tiina Lepistö, who also goes by Tina, was born in Hyvinkää on 14 January 1963. She works in Finland as a screenwriter, radio presenter and comedian, and since 2002 she has trained horses for performance work.
Her radio career started on the Yle radio 2 network in 1985. She then wrote and performed comedy for Radiomafia from 1990 to 1993 and for Radio Suomi from 1993 to 2008, where her best known sketches were Kyllikki Pöppönen and Taisto ja Irmeli.
For television she was among the writers of Iltalypsy, the political satire shown on Yle TV1 between 1995 and 1999, and in 2003 she co-wrote the children's programme Pelle Positiivi ja Sinisilmä for MTV3 and Sub Juniori. Her son Mitja Lepistö sings and plays guitar in the punk band Kirkkovene.
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Frequently asked questions
What other name does Tiina Lepistö use?
Tiina Lepistö, born in Hyvinkää on 14 January 1963, also goes by Tina and works in Finland as a screenwriter, radio presenter and comedian.
When did Tiina Lepistö start in radio?
Tiina Lepistö's radio career began in 1985 on the Yle radio 2 network.
What are Tiina Lepistö's best known sketches?
Her best known radio sketches, made for Radio Suomi, were Kyllikki Pöppönen and Taisto ja Irmeli.
Which radio stations did Tiina Lepistö make comedy for?
She wrote and performed comedy for Radiomafia from 1990 to 1993 and for Radio Suomi from 1993 to 2008.
Did Tiina Lepistö write for Iltalypsy?
Yes. She was among the writers of Iltalypsy, the political satire shown on Yle TV1 between 1995 and 1999.
Which children's programme did Tiina Lepistö co-write?
In 2003 she co-wrote the children's programme Pelle Positiivi ja Sinisilmä for MTV3 and Sub Juniori.
Does Tiina Lepistö work with horses?
Since 2002 Tiina Lepistö has trained horses for performance work alongside her writing and comedy.
