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Mara Ahtisaari
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Birth Name
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Mara Vento Ahtisaari
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Born
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November 29, 1987 (Age, 21) in Oulu, Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland
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Associated Acts
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Years Active
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2005-Present
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Mara Ahtisaari, born November 29th, 1987 is the lead vocalist of Las Vegas, Nevada based alternative rock group archaic couture. and Finnish band Archetype 09. Mila grew up in Oulu, Finland, where she and three sisters were raised by father Markko Ahtisaari and mother Minsa Virtanen-Ahtisaari. At the age of fourteen, she moved to Las Vegas, where she eventually met high school friend Kristina Reljić, and formed archaic couture. With the hiatus of archaic couture. was announced in October of 2008, Mara broke the news about her new band, Archetype 09.
Notable Information[]
- Graduated in 2006 from Desert Pines High School in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Fluent in Finnish, English, and French languages.
- Model for 'Idle Idol' clothing, which she co-founded.
- Has donated vocals for such bands as My Freaky Valentine, Super Highway Techno Buddha and Pilot.
- Aside from vocals, Mara can play Piano, Guitar, and Bass, though she doesn't in her band.
Ahtisaari is also a spokesperson for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a subject the feels quite passionately about. She has also raised money for The Support Network, a US/Canadian Depression/Crisis center and hotline.
Personal Life[]
In October 2008, Ahtisaari married ex-Fathom lead singer Syke in the UK, and have since moved in together. The couple announced their engagement near the end of the summer of 2008.