Vija Artmane

Movie Actress

Birthday August 21, 1929

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Latvia

DEATH DATE Oct 11, 2008 (79)

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About

Latvian theater and movie actress best known for her role as Sonya in the film Rodnaya Krov.

Before Fame

She had an initial dream of becoming a lawyer, but then turned toward a career in acting at the behest of family and friends.

Trivia

She was commonly regarded as one of the leading figures of Latvian culture.

Family Life

She married Latvian actor, Artur Dimitres, and they had two children together.

Associated With

She and Ksenia Solo were both well known actresses from Latvia.