Eila Roine

Roine with her husband Vili Auvinen in 1962

Eila Orvokki Roine (born 26 November 1931) is a Finnish actress. She worked for Tampereen Työväen Teatteri from 1951 until her retirement in 1994.[1]

On television

Eila Roine is best known for her role as Kaija in a television series Heikki ja Kaija (1961–1971) in which she played opposite her husband, Vili Auvinen (1931–1996). She has also appeared in Rintamäkeläiset (1974) and in a teen series Pertsa ja Kilu (1975–1976), directed by Auvinen.[2] For younger generations, she is known as "Eila-mummi" (Grandma Eila) in a children's program Pikku Kakkonen. In 2004, she was named the "Grandparent of the Year" by the Finnish Union for Senior Services.[3] Although mostly known for her television and theatrical work, Roine has also appeared in several films during her career.

Personal life

Eila Roine was married to Vili Auvinen until his death in 1996. They have two sons together; director and actor Tommi Auvinen and lighting and sound designer Janne Auvinen. Roine's father Eero Roine (1904–1966) was an actor, as are her siblings Esko Roine and Liisa Roine.[4]

Selected filmography

References

  1. ↑ "Henkilökunta – Eila Roine". Tampereen Teatteri. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
  2. ↑ "ELONET – Eila Roine". KAVA. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
  3. ↑ "Pikku kakkosen Eila-mummi on Vuoden isovanhempi". Kaleva.fi. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
  4. ↑ Haapanen, Irmeli. "Turku on Eila Roineelle lapsuuden mansikkapaikka". Turun Sanomat. Retrieved 3 February 2013.

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