Jarkko & Laura (also known as Jarkko ja Laura) was a Finnish schlager pop boyfriend-girlfriend duo. They started their career in 1966 and they were then chosen to represent Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1969. At the close of voting, they came 12th place with 6 points.
They continued to record together until 1972, before Jarkko became a photographer. Laura embarked on a solo career. They married in 1975.
Jarkko Antikainen died on 18 October 2025, at the age of 75.[1]
| Eurovision Song Contest 1969 | |||
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 Ivan & 4M •  Romuald •  Salomé •  Jean Jacques •  Muriel Day •  Iva Zanicchi •  Lulu •  Lenny Kuhr •  Tommy Körberg •  Louis Neefs •  Paola del Medico •  Kirsti Sparboe •  Siw Malmkvist •  Frida Boccara •  Simone de Oliveira •  Jarkko & Laura
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| Songs | |||
| Pozdrav svijetu • Catherine • Vivo cantando • Maman, Maman • The Wages of Love • Due grosse lacrime bianche • Boom Bang-a-Bang • De troubadour • Judy, min vän • Jennifer Jennings • Bonjour, Bonjour • Oj, oj, oj, så glad jeg skal bli • Primaballerina • Un jour, un enfant • Desfolhada portuguesa • Kuin silloin ennen
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