Ritva Valkama

(1979–1980) made Valkama a household name in Finland. She starred in the show with actor Pentti Siimes, and often they were mistaken for a married couple. She has also been seen in films since 1954. Father, Reino Adolf Valkama, was also an actor. She was married to actor Pertti Palo from 1957 until his death in 2010, and together they had three daughters.

Ritva Valkama studied at Theatre Academy Helsinki and Kallio Upper Secondary School. The recorded working language is Finnish. Employment is recorded with Helsinki City Theatre and Theatre Academy Helsinki. Positions recorded include professor and lecturer. Distinctions recorded are Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland, Ida Aalberg Award and Finnish State Prize for Theatre.

• Parempi myöhään... (1979–1980) • Reinikainen (1982) • Musta tuntuu (1985) • Tiikerihai (1988) • Napaseutu (1994)

• Olemme kaikki syyllisiä (1954) • Virtaset ja Lahtiset (1959) • Häpy Endkö? Eli kuinka Uuno Turhapuro sai niin kauniin ja rikkaan vaimon (1977) • Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti (1979) • Tulitikkuja lainaamassa (1980) • Liian iso keikka (1986) • Anni tahtoo äidin (1989)

Ritva Valkama was recorded at birth as Ritva Karin Valkama. The authorities additionally record the headings Ritva Valkama-Palo and Ritva Karin Valkama-Palo. Her recorded language was Finnish. She was the child of Reino Valkama and Irja Nissinen. She married Pertti Palo. One child is recorded: Sanna-Kaisa Palo.

Ritva Valkama is recorded as having received Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland, Ida Aalberg Award and Finnish State Prize for Theatre.