Jonna Christensen
Jonna Christensen is a Finnish singer and a recent convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Mormon Church. Jonna won the equivalent of American Idol (Finnish Popstars) in Finland and then released three very successful albums in her native country under the Sony label. Jonna made two major decisions that led to leaving Sony and changing her image. She joined the Church, and decided to record songs in English. Her first English single, "Puppets" is about modesty. Jonna was a typical pop star as far as modesty was concerned, but discovered that being admired for sensuality doesn't bring happiness. This song is about breaking free of the sexy image and covering up. Jonna has moved to Los Angeles to pursue her career. Her first album in English will be released in 2011.
- "I know that everything happens for a reason," Jonna said. "I have never regretted joining the church even though my popularity did take a hit as I had feared. My choice was the unpopular one in Finland at that time. But I always knew that my Heavenly Father had a plan for me. As I made the covenant with him, I promised to take (Christ’s) name upon myself and to do everything, even my career, within the boundaries that he has set. I knew that I would be happier that way. And I am.” [1]
