Maaria Eira

Saskia D’Onofrio
Saskia D’Onofrio, a.k.a. Maaria Eira,
pictured here in the 1940s
Background information
Birth nameSaskia Marjatta Suomalainen
Also known asMaaria Eira
Born(1924-10-23)23 October 1924
Helsinki, Finland
Died19 June 1999(1999-06-19) (aged 74)
Rome, Italy
GenresOpera
Occupation(s)Singer, actor

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.[1]

  1. ^ "Maaria Eira". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 19 June 1999. Retrieved 15 March 2021.