Esko Eerikäinen returns to Finnish soap opera after burnout

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Esko Eerikäinen returns to the Finnish soap opera "Salatut elämät" as his character Petri Simola. Simola, last seen fleeing the country in autumn 2024 after drug offenses, is a popular character, with fans frequently requesting his return. Eerikäinen also continues his radio hosting duties. Eerikäinen previously experienced burnout after a demanding summer of theater and radio work without days off, leading to physical and emotional symptoms that prompted him to re-evaluate his work-life balance.


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