Mona Maris
Biography
Mona Maris was an Argentine film actress known for her roles in "My Gal Sal" and "Heartbeat," where she played the elegant Countess Mariana Rossini and Ambassador's Wife respectively. Born on November 7, 1903, in Buenos Aires, she showcased her linguistic versatility speaking four languages by age 19. After being orphaned at four, Maris was educated abroad before embarking on a film career during World War I. She became an icon in Argentina as "The Pride of the Pampas."