Jimi Constantine

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Jimi Constantine
Constantine performing in 2014
Background information
Birth name	Konstantinos Jorma Hiekkanen
Also known as	Jimi Pääkallo
Born	(1981-12-31) 31 December 1981 (age 42) Finland
Genres	Rock pop rock pop
Occupation	Musician
Instruments	Vocals guitar
Years active	1998—present
Labels	Helsinkirecords HMC
Formerly of	Tyrävyö Cliché Technicolour

Jimi Constantine (born Konstantinos Jorma Hiekkanen, 31 December 1981) is a Finnish musician and actor. He was previously the vocalist and guitarist of the band Technicolour and has also played with the bands Tyrävyö, Cliché, and Kalle Päätalo. His previous artist name was Jimi Pääkallo.^[1] Constantine is also an actor, having appeared in the films A Long Hot Summer (1999), Pearls and Pigs (2003), and 8 Days to Premiere (2008), as well as the TV series Kallio (2010) and Salatut elämät (2000–2011).

In 2008, Constantine participated in the Tanssii tähtien kanssa, Finland's version of the British show Strictly Come Dancing, and Suomen Pelkokerroin, the Finnish version of Fear Factor. He also took part in the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest with his song "Party to Party", but did not qualify.^{[citation needed]}