Hungarian actresses died in 2013
Here are 1 famous actresses from Hungary died in 2013:
Marta Eggerth
Marta Eggerth (April 17, 1912 Budapest-December 26, 2013 Rye) also known as Eggerth, Marta, Martha Eggerth, Marta Eggerth-Kiepura, Wunderkind, Martha Eggert, Eggert, Martha, Mártha Eggerth or The Callas of Operetta was a Hungarian singer and actor. She had two children, Sharbek Kiepura and Marjan Kiepura.
Eggerth began her career at the age of 17 in Vienna, Austria, and quickly became a star of operetta on both stage and screen. She appeared in numerous films, including The Csardas Princess and The Blue Danube, and performed in major opera houses throughout Europe.
In 1936, she married the famed Polish tenor Jan Kiepura, with whom she often performed, and the couple became one of the biggest draws in the world of operetta. They moved to the United States during World War II and continued to perform together in both movies and live shows.
Eggerth's career slowed down in the 1950s as operetta fell out of favor, but she continued to perform in smaller roles and in concert. She also taught voice at the Manhattan School of Music and the University of Southern California.
In addition to her music career, Eggerth was known for her philanthropy, particularly in support of the arts. She was awarded numerous honors throughout her life, including the Austrian Cross of Honor for Science and Art and the Hungarian Order of Merit.
Eggerth passed away in 2013 at the age of 101, leaving behind a legacy as one of the greatest operetta singers of all time.
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