Liisa Makkonen

Liisa Tuulikki Makkonen (born June 26, 1969) is an Arolan politician and former actress and television personality, who served the Prime Minister of Arola from 2019 to 2023. Makkonen is the third female Arolan Prime Minister and was a newcomer in politics when she was appointed. On January 21, 2023, Makkonen publicly announced her resignation as Prime Minister and left office on February 3rd that year.

Early life
Liisa Tuulikki Makkonen was born on June 26, 1969 in Kelvia, Arola to a Finnish cook and an Arolan bartender. Makkonen graduated from the University of Kelvia in 1991 with a master’s degree in law, but did not go on to work in law initially.

Entertainment career
In 1993, Makkonen began as an artiste for CTV, and gained widespread popularity in Arola and becoming one of the networks’ most influential idols.

After Makkonen moved to in 1999 with her husband, she continue to appear in Russian commercials and talk shows and continued to gain popularity across most of Europe. Makkonen briefly returned to Arola to host the Arolan version of The Price Is Right in 2005.

Makkonen later semi-retired from acting in media in 2006 due to personal reasons.

Personal life
Makkonen married Arolan-Russian stand-up comedian Dmitri Gurtchev in June 1998 privately in Uilo, before moving to Moscow the following year where the couple lived for 8 years. The couple have three children: Aria Lyra Gurtchev (born 5th April 2002), James Devon Gurtchev (born 14th December 2004) and Scarlett Claire Gurtchev (born 23rd May 2006).

Makkonen publicly announced her divorce in November 2023, after months of speculation from media sources.