Announcer Maria Jungner left an indelible impression on viewers.
Maria Jungner is remembered as friendly on and off screen. Gooey Sanna
The news about the death of Tieto Yle TV announcer Maria Jungner, 50, stopped the Finns on Sunday. Jungner died suddenly at the weekend.
In addition to Jungner’s children, loved ones and work community, many TV viewers missed him. Iltalehti readers tell us what kind of memories they have of Jungner. The general public only knew him through the TV screen, but Jungner’s presence is described as extraordinary.
“He told about the new series to be shown on the FB pages. You also got information about the sequels. He also responded to messages. Just as if you knew him – he wrote so heartily.”
Country
“When Maria Jungner acted as the announcer, it was as if she had come through the screen into my own living room; so powerful was his presence. As soon as I heard his voice, I had to come from another room to see him properly. I also always admired the twinkle in his eyes, which were like a little mischievous flirtation.”
Woman 49
“Maria’s death was sad news. The ever so wonderful and wonderful person is gone. Yle has lost a great treasure.”
Caries
“It wasn’t long ago that Maria Jungner hosted a classical music concert on Yle. Said that he loves this classical music. It was against this background that the lively-sounding and impressive-looking Maria Jungner’s death was a shocking surprise to the viewer.”
Quick
“I never personally met Maria Jungner, but through TV she visited our home, which has been in several different locations over the course of twenty years. He was an incredible performer. She wasn’t just beautiful on the outside. His voice was velvet. When he performed, he created a magical energy that was transmitted through the TV screen.”
All the time
“I didn’t know him personally, but he seemed close only through the announcements. It’s like he’s talking to me. I sensed his empathy, which I liked. Inner beauty was proportional to outer beauty. It’s hard to accept that he’s gone…”
Precious
Maria Jungner was also heard on the radio. Jenni Gästgivar
“Taught her children”
“I collected money for Yhteisvastu with a ticket about eight years ago in Espoo. Maria Jungner was in the shopping center with her two little daughters when she noticed me and the box. He sent his second child to bring the note to the drawer. I was overwhelmed and extremely grateful for this gesture. At the same time, he taught his children the importance of helping and shared responsibility for people.”
Leenapia
“Maria Jungner (Matthes) was my favorite announcer for maybe 15 years. There was a story about her in the TV supplement before she married Mikael Jungner. I’m a stamp collector and I sent him a large picture of the inside pages of that TV insert with the autograph request and he returned it to me with the stamp. At the same time, I also asked about the announcer’s job, whether it is a full-time job and so on. He said that there is much more to the job. What is shown on the screen is only a small part of the whole. The letter is saved as well as the picture with the number.”
Jesus
“He was a pleasant announcer, it’s like a loved one is gone.”
Grandma at home
Maria Jungner worked at Yle for 25 years. Many viewers felt close to the familiar TV face. JANNE AALTONEN