Ria Kataja

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Ria Kataja (born 15 October 1975, in Tampere) is a Finnish actress.

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Career

Kataja studied at the Theatre Academy Helsinki. She was seen in a television series Kotikatu since 2003 and in Taivaan tulet since 2007. She has also appeared in several films, such as Black Ice (2007) and Open Up to Me (2013). [1]

Personal life

Ria Kataja was married to actor Tommi Eronen, and together they have two children. The couple divorced in 2012. [2]

Selected filmography

In films

On television

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References

  1. Huusari, Eija. "Ria Kataja: Äidiksi tulo vapautti peloista". Eeva / A-lehdet Oy. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
  2. Hernesaho, Sami. "Ria Kataja ja Tommi Eronen: Avioero!". Iltalehti. Retrieved 12 March 2013.