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Maaria Eira

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Maaria Eira

Born October 23, 1924 · Helsinki, Finland

Died July 19, 1999 · aged 74

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

Mä oksalla ylimmälläMä oksalla ylimmällä · 1954
Mä oksalla ylimmällä
★ 5.71954
MovieDramaHistory
A fictional love story between famous composer Gabriel Linsén and opera singer Maria Sawina in 19th century Finland.
MiesmalliMiesmalli · 1944
Miesmalli
★ 5.51944
MovieComedyRomance
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.
OnnellisetOnnelliset · 1954
Onnelliset
★ 8.01954
MovieDramaMusic
Pianist Lauri Alango and his wife Annina's fortune is cracked when opera diva Delia Rosati attracts Lauri to accompany her on tour.
BallaadiBallaadi · 1944
Ballaadi
★ 9.01944
MovieDramaMusic
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.

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