Anita Ekberg

 

Kerstin Aita Marianne (Swedish pronunciation (listen) 29/09/1931 - 11/01/2015) was an Swedish actress, known for her attractive and striking physique. Her iconic character of Sylvia in Federico Fellini's film La Dolce Vita (1960) earned her fame. Ekberg primarily worked in Italy which was her permanent resident in 1964. Anita Ekberg was the sixth child of eight. Anita was a model during her teens. Ekberg, at the urging of her mother in 1950 was a contestant in Miss Malmo. The result was that she won the Miss Sweden contest. Even though she spoke little English Ekberg travelled to the United States to compete in the Miss Universe 1951 title. This was an not an official pageant at the time. The pageant officially became officially recognized in 1952. Ekberg was not the winner of the Miss Universe pageant. However, she was one six Finalists. Universal Studios offered her an exclusive starlet contract. As the starlet at Universal she was given lessons in elocution and drama, dancing, horseback riding, and fencing. She did a brief appearance in The Mississippi Gambler (1953), Abbott and Costello go to Mars (1953), Take Me to Town (1953), and The Golden Blade (53).





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