Ms. Sanna Marin, the former Prime Minister of Finland who made her name in the entertainment industry with her popular dance, can be called the "rock girl in Western politics." After stepping down as the leader of the Finnish government, Marin completely became herself and wandered around the entertainment industry. and the fashion world, living a chic life.
In most cases, heads of government "retire" when they are usually in their fifties, sixties, seventies or eighties.
What’s more, some people are already in their early eighties and are still thinking about re-election.
Marin, who took an unconventional path, announced his resignation as Finland's Prime Minister at the age of 37.
Not only that, she also resigned from her position as leader of her party and left the Finnish parliament, showing signs of withdrawing from Finnish politics.
Losing the election in 2023 and withdrawing from Finnish politics is not a bad thing for Marin.
When she was the Prime Minister of Finland, she was criticized for eating more expensively; she was criticized for taking friends to the office; she was criticized for not turning on her phone after work; she was criticized for attending fashion parties; and she was criticized for getting closer to female friends. You will be criticized for wearing a child; you will be criticized for dressing more unrestrainedly; you will be criticized for having fun and dancing.
Marin became the prime minister of Finland who was criticized for his physical constitution.
However, controversy is the most convenient way to absorb traffic.
From December 2019 to April 2023, it took less than 4 years for Marin’s reputation to break out of Finland and resound on the international stage, capturing many supporters.
In April 2023, Marin announced his resignation as Prime Minister of Finland. A month later, Marin and her husband, whom they had been together since they were 18, parted ways.
Ma Lin completely got rid of the constraints of politics and family, and fully enjoyed the new world brought to her by the huge traffic.
Marin, who "retired" from Finnish politics, told "elle" magazine: "I am no longer prime minister, but I am still partying."
Entering 2024, the former Finnish government leader posted a video of herself happily crossing the Austrian Alps, and also shared photos of herself wearing a bikini and letting herself go in the ocean while on vacation in Europe.
She seems to enjoy the freedom that comes with being a former politician.
Marin has faced waves of criticism, but he has also captured batches of male and female fans.
"Basic Instinct" actress Sharon Stone is one of them.
In October 2023, while in Los Angeles, Southern California, Marin and Stone had lunch together at the Finnish Consulate. Stone told Marin: "You're cool, you're smart, you're beautiful. This must be too much for a man to handle."
Sharon Stone The once-sexy starlet seemed to empathize with Marin's divorce, and also hinted at the 2022 dance "scandal" that will make headlines around the world.
However, Stone thinks it's not a scandal, but something cool.
While in Southern California, Marin also shared photos taken at the Beverly Hills Hotel, which is an exclusive gathering place for A-list celebrities.
This post-80s politician obviously has a dream to transcend Scandinavia, and she does already have the traffic password to realize this dream.
In September 2023, Marin signed a contract with entertainment and talent management company Range Media Partners to explore opportunities in media and entertainment, including television, film, audio and brand cooperation.
You may not be familiar with range media partners, a company whose work is said to be spread across the entertainment industry.
You have more or less heard of the celebrities this company works with.
For example, the ex-boyfriend of Russian supermodel Irina Shayk and the American male star Bradley Cooper, who has made many masterpieces in literary and commercial films.
For example, the famous British tough guy actor Tom Hardy, and the famous British actress Keira Knightley who has abs and freshness.
There are also "Bond Girl" Halle Berry, "Divergent" series heroine Shailene Woodley, and Beckham's eldest son Brooklyn, etc.
Regardless of whether Marin's appearance meets your taste, when she dances, she does look like a bold celebrity, and when she participates in fashion events, she is no less impressive than the Kardashians and other international socialites.
In September 2023, Marin, who was already a free man, made his first appearance at Paris Fashion Week, appearing in the front row of Victoria Beckham's show.
It’s hard to imagine former British Prime Minister Theresa May, former British Prime Minister Liz Truss, former German Chancellor Merkel, or former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who is closer to Marin’s age. It was a hit at Paris Fashion Week and also received a dress designed by Victoria Beckham.
"The rock girl of Western politics" Marin did it.
She shared her time at Paris Fashion Week on social media.
Since I am not a fan of fashion, just feel it for yourself.
However, influence and traffic are not enough, you must achieve "qualitative change".
Marin, like many "retired" politicians in the West, has also started making money easily.
For them, what is the easy way to make money? Lectures and books.
Finnish media reported in July 2023 that Marin signed a speaking contract with the American Harry Walker agency.
is a brokerage company that specializes in providing speaking services. The Western politicians it cooperates with include former U.S. President Barack Obama and former U.S. President Bill Clinton.
How expensive is Obama's speech? As we mentioned before, a 90-minute speech event costs US$400,000, equivalent to more than 2 million yuan. If the speaking event lasts a little longer, you will have to pay extra.
Joining this brokerage company means that for Ma Lin, giving speeches can satisfy her pursuit of material life.
After all, the salary of being the Prime Minister of Finland is just over 170,000 euros a year, which is equivalent to less than 1.35 million yuan in RMB.
In November 2023, she flew to Germany to deliver a series of speeches, and then traveled to Spain, where she celebrated her 38th birthday with friends.
makes money easily without losing the fun, Marin has made enough.
In November 2023, Finnish media revealed that Marin was writing a book. It is said that the title of the book is "our turn: fearless leadership for a new generation".
Although his political qualifications and achievements are far inferior to Merkel's, Marin's youthful boldness and unfettered energy have indeed become a brand that attracts the younger generation. Even the title of his book exudes uninhibited arrogance.
Although Marin has left Finnish politics, she does not intend to completely throw away the capital she has accumulated in the past few years.
In September 2023 (she is really busy this month), Marin received an invitation from former British Prime Minister Blair, inviting her to join Blair's think tank in London, the Institute for Global Change, as a "strategic advisor."
Blair, who once led the United Kingdom to follow George W. Bush to disrupt the situation in the Middle East, did not forget his roots after retirement and continued to mingle in the international political circles, but he hid behind the scenes from the front.
His think tank is said to specialize in providing policy advice to leaders of various countries.
This job of "coming out with ideas" is related to Marin's old line of work.
During the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Marin led Finland to join NATO. This should be regarded as her biggest political achievement in the past few years in power.
If you can't make it in the entertainment industry, if your speeches are not as big and numerous as Obama's orders, if your books are not selling well, the manipulators behind the scenes are also good.
If the still young Marin gets tired of playing one day and ferments behind the scenes for a few years, he might be able to break into a new world in NATO or the EU in the future.
