Career
She is known for her comic roles and has appeared in theatres, films and on television Television series Parempi myöhään. (1979–1980) made Valkama a household name in Finland.
She starred the show with actor Pentti Siimes, and often they were mistaken for a married couple.
She has also been seen in films since 1954. Ritva Valkama"s father was also an actor, Reino Valkama.
Parempi myöhään. (1979–1980) Reinikainen (1982) Musta tuntuu (1985) Tiikerihai (1988) Napaseutu (1994).