Baba Lybeck
Biography
Barbara "Baba" Lybeck, born December 26, 1966, in Pargas, is a Finnish-Swedish journalist and presenter. She has mainly worked in Finnish, but also in Swedish. Lybeck received a master's degree in philosophy from the University of Helsinki in 2007. Since 2019, Lybeck has been the host of the current affairs program "Viiden jälkeen" on MTV3. Lybeck was the host of Yle's current affairs entertainment program "Uutisvuoto" in 2011–2018. In 2009–2012, she worked as the editorial secretary for the Yle program "Puoli seitsemän". Between 1998 and 2009, she was the news editor and newscaster for Channel 4 news. She has also worked as a presenter in Radio City, MTV3 and the music program "Lista Top 40" (Yle). In 2003–2007, she attended conferences at the Jussi Gala. In Swedish, she has worked as a program manager for Bosses Bio and Talking Heads at FST.
Known For & Full Filmography5 Titles
Drama Series - 2023, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Drama Series - 1998, 16 episodes • as Baba Lybeck
Stories about things that happen in the line of duty to two good friends working in the volunteer road service.
Drama Series - 2021, 16 episodes • as Self - Guest
A fast-paced talk show with unexpected stories and competitive guests. Succékväll med Janne Grönroos is a humorous and fast-paced talk show where guests tell fun and different stories from their lives. The show also offers odd competitions and the country's top artists perform. Add some crazy surprises and Succekväll’s world-class husband with Maja Mannila and you have all the ingredients for just that, a successful night.
Movie - 1986, 2h 15m • as Mari
Mr. X is a rock singer whom the girls Titi and Mari are infatuated with. Jukka-Pekka is writing a novel, and Pontus is researching the events leading up to Marilyn Monroe's death.
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Uutisankkuri
When Tommi's father-in-law Johan is ordered to take a break after a medical emergency, the family decides to go on vacation to sunny Spain. Johan has one condition: he wants to take his car with him. Tommi agrees to drive Johan's car to Spain – together with Juhis. However, things don't go quite as planned, and when Johan's car is stolen, Tommi and Juhis decide to take matters into their own hands, and soon our heroes are hurtling from one disaster to the next at breakneck speed.