Patrik Antonius

Slideshow

The new face of poker
A look at NBC's 'Face the Ace' hostess, Megan Abrigo.

Slideshow

Celebs ante up for charity
Hollywood stars play against the best in poker during a special event at the World Series of Poker.

NBCSports.com

Get to know poker's best

By Stephanie Moore

Complete player bios

Want to know more about the players competing in both Poker After Dark and NBC's National Heads-Up Poker Championship? Check out the bios of all the players including Phil Ivey and Johnny Chan.

INTERACTIVE

NBC's 4th National Heads-Up Poker Championship

Get to know Leeann
A look at Leeann Tweeden, host of NBC's Poker After Dark and Heads-Up Poker Championship.

updated 7:13 a.m. ET March 10, 2010

Former male model and tennis player and a native of Helsinki, Finland now living in Monte Carlo, but also has a home in Las Vegas
Considered one of the best short-handed high-stakes cash game players in the world, whether live or online, and is a fan favorite in the online community
Lifetime live tournament winnings in excess of $2.86 million, and ranks #1 on Finland’s all-time money list
Cool, calm, and calculating at the tables, with a propensity to never go on tilt
Has appeared on Seasons 3, 4, 5, and 6 of High Stakes Poker

NHPC record: 0-3
NHPC total winnings: $0

2007: Eliminated in Round 1 by Huck Seed
2008: Eliminated in Round 1 by Gabe Kaplan
2010: Eliminated in Round 1 by Chris Moneymaker

PAD record: 1-2

Match 8: 2nd
Match 12: 1st ($120,000)
Match 26: 2nd
Match 37: Cash game participant
Weeks 48-49: Cash game participant
Weeks 52-53: Cash game participant