Actors Elina Knihtilä and Pirjo Lonka celebrated significant wins at the Jussi gala, receiving a shared prize and a monetary award for their roles in a film.
At the recent Jussi gala, Finnish actors Elina Knihtilä and Pirjo Lonka were prominent winners, especially when considering the magnitude of their prize. Both received the shared ensemble Jussi along with a Nordisk Film honorary certificate related to their leading roles in the film '100 liters of Sahti'. This achievement corresponded to a monetary award of 20,000 euros, which added considerable excitement to an already noteworthy event.
Lonka expressed her astonishment at the recognition, stating that there were multiple surprise factors that left her feeling stunned and honored by the double win. Knihtilä echoed her sentiments, emphasizing the joy of sharing such an achievement with a colleague she deeply respects. The unexpected aspect of the financial reward contributed to their delight, as they were initially unaware of the monetary component included in the honorary certificate.
Looking ahead, Knihtilä and Lonka discussed what they might do with the prize money, considering it primarily as a fun surprise rather than a planned financial gift. They hinted at possibly celebrating with drinks while filming the sequel to '100 liters of Sahti' next summer, humorously suggesting that their choice of drink might indeed be sahti, a traditional Finnish beer. This light-hearted perspective reflects both their camaraderie and the celebratory atmosphere following their awards.
