Kristiina Halkola was born on 3 June 1945 in Kuusankoski, Finland. She is an actress and director, known for Lapualaismorsian (1967), Rauta-aika (1982) and Mustaa valkoisella (1968). She is married to Eero Melasniemi. They have three children. She was previously married to Kari Franck.