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Marco Robert Bjurström is a Finnish dance instructor, director,choreographer, television host, andnews anchor. He is best known as the host of the television game showBumtsiBum! (1997–2005).
Bjurström is best known as the host of the television game showBumtsiBum! (1997–2005), which was ultimately based on the IrishThe Lyrics Board and was watched by more than a million people weekly.
He has also directed the Finnish versions of threemusical stage productions for the Peacock Theatre atLinnanmäki –Grease (2002),Hair (2003), andSaturday Night Fever (2004). Bjurström also hosted the Finnish version ofDancing with the Stars from 2006 to 2009 with Ella Kanninen (2006–2007), Vanessa Kurri (2008) andVappu Pimiä (2009).
In February 2010 it was announced that Bjurström would be replaced by actorMikko Leppilampi, as Bjurström was appointed head judge ofDance Suomi, the Finnish version ofSo You Think You Can Dance.
Bjurström has also hosted several ceremonies, including the election celebration of President of FinlandTarja Halonen.
Bjurström has been awarded the best male TV performerTelvis four times: in 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000. His game showBumtsiBum! was also awarded threeVenlas in 1997–1998.
His husband is Peter Pihlström.[1]
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