Sari Jokelin was born on May 10, 1954 in Varkaus, Finland as Sari Hannele Jokelin. She is an actress, known for Talvisota (1989) and Siunattu hulluus (1975). She has been married to Jouni Palovaara since 1985. They have two children. She was previously married to Hannu Hirvonen.