Maureen Hingert

Biography

Maureen Neliya Ballard, known professionally as Jana Davi, was born on January 9, 1937, in Colombo, Ceylon, to Dutch Burgher parents. She won the Miss Ceylon title in 1955 and represented her country at Miss Universe 1955, finishing as 2nd Runner-Up. A talented dancer, Davi also gained recognition for her film role as Rosita in "Gunmen from Laredo" (1959).