Maire Aunaste

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Maire Aunaste in 2015

Maire Aunaste (née Ütt; born November 7, 1953)[1] is an Estonian journalist and politician. In 2015, she was elected to the 13th Riigikogu, representing the Pro Patria and Res Publica Union party.[1]

Maire Aunaste was born Maire Ütt in Tartu. Her father was Helmut-Endel Ütt and her mother's maiden name was Kalaus. She is the oldest of three siblings; her youngest sister is actress Eva Püssa and the middle sister is Tiina Prentsel.[2]

Career

She was an Estonian Television presenter for eight years, and a news reporter for Aktuaalne kaamera.[3] For a total of 10 years, she hosted an Eesti Televisioon entertainment show Out With You, and Kanal 2's We.

On 27 April 2005, in a poll published by the magazine Week, Aunaste was selected as the second best TV host with 626 votes, after Anu Välba, and before Eda-Ines Etti. In 2007, she came in second again in the same election, and this time Anu Välba was first and Aigi Vahing (:et) third.

In the 2015 Estonian parliamentary election, Aunaste won 679 votes.[4]

Work on the radio

  • 2004 - "Tuesdays with you" Vikerraadio culture program.

Work in print

Awards

References

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