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Tanja Karpela was born on 22 August, 1970 in Salo, Finland, is a Finnish politician. Discover Tanja Karpela's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 53 years old?
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53 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
22 August, 1970 |
| Birthday |
22 August |
| Birthplace |
Salo, Finland |
| Nationality |
Finland
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Tanja Karpela Height, Weight & Measurements
At 53 years old, Tanja Karpela height not available right now. We will update Tanja Karpela's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Tanja Karpela's Husband?
Her husband is Totti Karpela (m. 1995-1999)
Olli Saarela (m. 2006-2008)
Janne Erjola (m. 2009)
| Family |
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| Husband |
Totti Karpela (m. 1995-1999)
Olli Saarela (m. 2006-2008)
Janne Erjola (m. 2009) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
3 |
Tanja Karpela Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Tanja Karpela worth at the age of 53 years old? Tanja Karpela’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. She is from Finland. We have estimated Tanja Karpela's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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politician |
Tanja Karpela Social Network
Timeline
Tanja Tellervo Karpela (née Vienonen; previously Karpela and Saarela; born 22 August 1970) is a Finnish former politician and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Finland 1991.
As a beauty queen, she held the title of Miss Finland and represented her country in the Miss Universe 1991.
Prior to her political career, she also became famous for her work as an underwear and lingerie model.
Karpela has two children (born 1995 and 1998) from her previous marriage to Totti Karpela and one (born 2009) from her third marriage to Janne Erjola.
She was a Member of Parliament from 1999 to 2011 and served in the government of Finland as Minister of Culture from 2003 to 2007.
Karpela was born in Salo.
Karpela was elected to parliament from the Electoral District of Uusimaa in 1999, representing the Centre Party.
Karpela caused a stir in 2001 when it became public that she (a divorcée) was having a relationship with Finance Minister Sauli Niinistö (a widower).
Karpela's Centre Party was in opposition and Niinistö was considered the second-most influential man in government.
She was appointed Minister of Culture in Prime Minister Anneli Jäätteenmäki's cabinet in 2003.
After the resignation of Jäätteenmäki, Karpela went on to serve in the same post under Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen.
Under close press scrutiny ever since, in 2003 Karpela and Niinistö announced their engagement.
They broke off their engagement in 2004.
In December 2005 Karpela received a Big Brother Award from the Finnish on-line civil rights organization EFFI for proposing Internet traffic blocking software be installed in schools and libraries.
She was also a supporter of the 2005 amendment to the Finnish Copyright Act and Penal Code, which has been nicknamed Lex Karpela due to her acceptance of what many perceive to be a highly controversial addition to the Finnish law.
On 21 May 2006, Karpela married film director Olli Saarela, and took her new husband's surname.
She filed for divorce from Olli Saarela in November 2007, and on 22 February 2008 she changed her name back to Karpela.
In March 2010, Karpela announced that she is no longer pursuing a parliamentary career following the 2011 parliamentary elections.
Karpela is a convicted drunk driver and since entering politics, she has become most famous for her relationships – she has remarried twice and broken off a third, separate engagement.
