Päivi Akonpelto was born on May 26, 1967 in Uurainen, Finland as Päivi Elina Akonpelto. She is known for her work on Suolaista ja makeaa (1995), Säädyllinen murhenäytelmä (1998) and Heinähattu ja Vilttitossu (2002). She has been married to Martti Vainio since 1991. They have two children.