Vahur Kersna Biography: Net Worth, Age, Wife, Children, Height, Books, Awards, TV Shows, Ethnicity

Vahur Kersna is an Estonian journalist, television host, author, and media personality who rose to national prominence through his work in broadcast journalism.

He became widely known as one of the founding figures of the investigative television program Pealtnägija, which has played a defining role in shaping public discourse in Estonia.

Over several decades, he has built a reputation for direct interviewing, in-depth storytelling, and bringing marginalized or difficult topics to the forefront of national conversation through television, radio, and print.

Profile

• Full Name: Vahur-Üllar Kersna
• Date of Birth: April 4, 1962
• Age: 63 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of Birth: Võru, Estonia
• State of Origin: Võru County
• Nationality: Estonian
• Religion: Christianity (predominantly Lutheran in Estonia)
• Ethnicity: Estonian
• Profession: Journalist, television host, author, caricaturist
• Eye Color: Blue
• Hair Color: Grey
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Liina Kersna
• Children: Kelvin Kersna
• Relationship Status: Married
• Net Worth: $1.5 million

Early Life and Education

Vahur Kersna now at the age of 63, was born on April 4, 1962, in Võru and spent his childhood in southern Estonia, particularly in the town of Antsla.

He attended Antsla High School, where he completed his secondary education in 1980.

During his youth, he was deeply involved in athletics, with a strong focus on track and field, which influenced his discipline and perseverance later in life.

Vahur Kersna pursued higher education at the University of Tartu, enrolling in the journalism program.

He graduated in 1985, laying the academic foundation for his future career in radio, television, and investigative media.

Personal Life

Vahur Kersna is married to Liina Kersna, a prominent Estonian politician and former government minister.

The couple married in 2010 after several years together and have one son, Kelvin Kersna, born in 2006.

Vahur Kersna has openly spoken about significant health challenges, having lived since 2007 with a serious bone marrow–related illness.

He has addressed these experiences candidly in his books and public appearances, often framing them as part of a broader reflection on resilience and meaning.

There have been no public reports of divorce or extramarital affairs.

Career

Vahur Kersna began his professional media career in radio during the mid-1980s, working as a host for Vikerraadio.

His distinctive voice and thoughtful approach soon led him to television, where he became a familiar face on Estonian Television (ETV).

In 1999, Vahur Kersna co-created Pealtnägija, a groundbreaking investigative program that examined corruption, social injustice, and political accountability.

The show quickly became one of Estonia’s most influential television programs and cemented his reputation as a fearless journalist.

Beyond investigative reporting, Vahur Kersna has hosted a wide range of television formats, including the search-oriented series Sind otsides and numerous documentary and biographical programs focused on Estonian cultural and historical figures.

In addition to broadcasting, he has authored several books, many of which blend personal reflection with investigative storytelling.

His career spans more than four decades in Estonian media.

Awards

• Kuldmikrofon (2004)
• Order of the White Star, IV Class (2020)
• Estonian Film and Television Award for Lifetime Achievement (2024)

Net Worth

Vahur Kersna has an estimated net worth of approximately $1.5 million.

His wealth has been accumulated through long-term work as a leading television journalist and producer, as well as income from bestselling autobiographical and investigative books.

Social Media

• Instagram: @vahurkersna

Filmography

• Pealtnägija (1999)
• Sind otsides (2009)
• Tuled akendes (2011)
• Iga pink räägib loo (2012)
• Kersna kõnnib Eestis (2013)
• Rännud Kersnaga (2015)
• Eesti Telefilm. Senimaani (2024)
• Eestlane, atleetide kuningas (2025)

Books

• 7×7 (2011)
• Ei jäta elamata (2014)
• Kes tappis Urmas Oti? (2018)