Emma Väänänen was born on December 22, 1907 in Mikkeli, Finland as Emma Maria Väänänen. She was an actress, known for Loviisa, Niskavuoren nuori emäntä (1946), Elokuu (1956) and Niskavuoren naiset (1958). She was married to Eino Heino. She died on February 20, 1970 in Helsinki, Finland.