Hans H. Luik (born 20 March 1961 in Tartu) is an Estonian journalist, theatre critic and media entrepreneur. [1]
In 1984, he graduated from Tartu State University in journalism. In 1989―1991, he was the chief editor of Eesti Ekspress ; later being the newspaper's responsible publisher and owner. He is the founder of AS Ekspress Grupp. [1]
He has written plays and he has had roles in several films. [1]
He lives with Kristiina Tänavsuu, with whom he has a son Ludvig. [2]
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