Saskia D’Onofrio, a.k.a. Maaria Eira, pictured here in the 1940s
Background information
Birth name
Saskia Marjatta Suomalainen
Also known as
Maaria Eira
Born
(1924-10-23)23 October 1924 Helsinki, Finland
Died
19 June 1999(1999-06-19) (aged 74) Rome, Italy
Genres
Opera
Occupation(s)
Singer, actor
Musical artist
Maaria Eira (real name Saskia D’Onofrio, néeSuomalainen; 23 October 1924 – 19 June 1999) was a Finnish operatic soprano and film actress noted for her coloratura voice and stage presence.[1]
^"Maaria Eira". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 19 June 1999. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
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