Maaria Eira
Biography
Maaria Eira (real name Saskia D’Onofrio, née Suomalainen; 23 October 1924 – 19 June 1999) was a Finnish operatic soprano and film actress noted for her coloratura voice and stage presence.
Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles
Movie - 1954, 2h 15m • as Maria Sawina
A fictional love story between famous composer Gabriel Linsén and opera singer Maria Sawina in 19th century Finland.
Movie - 1944, 2h 15m • as Ilona Heli
A romantic comedy about a writer coming back to Finland is bored with the High Society life and starts a modeling job for a young and beautiful painter Ilona. Dressed as a vagabond, he soon starts to please Ilona and her many lady friends as shows quick learning skills and soon shows great knowledge of history, art, and literature.
Movie - 1944, 2h 15m • as Ebba Dunckert
At the request of author Zacharias, Fredrik begins composing an opera, inspired by a summer walk in Backas, Espoo. He falls in love with Ebba, who sings like a nightingale about a young mermaid on the shore of the lake. Fredrik's infatuation causes a scandal in Helsinki society circles, as he is married.
Movie - 1954, 2h 15m • as Delia Rosati
Pianist Lauri Alango and his wife Annina's fortune is cracked when opera diva Delia Rosati attracts Lauri to accompany her on tour.