Ritva Valkama-Palo (born Ritva Karin Valkama; 13 November 1932 – 8 May 2020)[1] was a Finnish actress. She was known for her comic roles and appeared in theatres, films and on television.[2]
Television series Parempi myöhään... (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.[3]
Ritva Valkama's 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.[4]
