Finnish actresses died in 1979
Here are 1 famous actresses from Finland died in 1979:
Aino Mantsas
Aino Mantsas (November 29, 1922 Helsinki-January 24, 1979 Helsinki) also known as Aino Mantsas-Kassila or Aino Kyllikki Mantsas was a Finnish actor, film art director and costume designer. She had one child, Taavi Kassila.
Aino Mantsas began her acting career in the 1940s at the Finnish National Theater, where she performed in a variety of productions. She later transitioned into film work, where she became known for her skill as an art director and costume designer, designing the look of several successful Finnish films throughout her career. She was also an accomplished painter, creating works that were exhibited in Finland and abroad.
In addition to her work in the arts, Aino Mantsas was an activist for women's rights and a supporter of the Finnish Communist Party. She was arrested several times for her political activities and was eventually imprisoned for a year in the 1950s. Despite this, she continued to work as an artist and was awarded the Jussi Award for Best Costume Design in 1972 for her work on the film "Loviisa - Niskavuoren nuori emäntä."
Aino Mantsas is remembered as an important figure in Finnish theater and film and a trailblazer for women in the arts and politics.
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