Elina Stirkkinen was born on December 16, 1966 in Kortesjärvi, Finland as Maria Elina Mattila. She is an actress and writer, known for Kukkia & sidontaa (2004), Hymypoika (2003) and Puhdas elämä (2004). She has been married to Pekka Stirkkinen since 1995. They have two children.