Maaria Eira
Saskia D’Onofrio | |
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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 | 23 October 1924 Helsinki, Finland |
| Died | 19 June 1999 (aged 74) Rome, Italy |
| Genres | Opera |
| 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.