- She's a lyrical soprano, with 3 octaves vocal range.
- She hates spiders.
- For the first six years of primary school, she was the only girl in the whole school.
- When she was in high school, she got from her first singing exam excellent degree, and she was the first student to achieve that.
- She stated to play the piano when she was five, and one of her teachers was Tuomas Holopainen's mother.
- Her favorite movie is "The Gladiator" by Ridley Scott.
- She was selected by Soundi magazine as ''vocalist of the year'' and ''the nicest artist'' in 2001.
- She was selected by Kerrang as Number #10 Sexiest People in Rock in 2005.
- Her favorite drink is red wine from Chile.
- She drives with a Nissan Primera.
- Her favorite perfume is Emporio Armani Mania.
- She''s got a Calvin Klein watch.
- She speaks Finnish, Swedish, German, Spanish and English.
- She was listed as one of the 50 women that have gained immortality through their contribution in music, together with names like Madonna, Aretha Franklin or Janis Joplin, by the british "The Sun".
- She boxed for about one year during high school! But it was nothing serious, Tarja said it's not her thing.
- She is listed as one of the most famous finns ever! *#32 in top 100*
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