Quick Facts
Born:
1931-08-08
Birthplace:
Iraklio, Crete, Greece
Credits:
45 Total Roles
Rika Dialina
Acting
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Biography
Rika Dialina (Greek: Ρίκα Διαλυνά; born Eirini Dialinna; 8 August 1931) is a Greek actress and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Star Hellas 1954 and then represented her country at Miss Universe 1954 in Long Beach, California.
Diallina, along with Miss Korea, Pu Rak Hi, were denied entry into the U.S. because of their alleged Communist affiliations. Dialina was disqualified from obtaining a U.S. visa for allegedly illustrating a book on Communism. In her place went first runner up, Effie Androulakakis, who won the Miss Friendship' award. U.S. Secretary of State John Foster Dulles intervened in Dialina's case and she was able to obtain a temporary entry permit. She arrived just a few days before the event, making the top 16 finalists. Effie Androulakakis was asked to remain in the competition as Miss Crete but she declined, stating that Dialina was "the choice the people of my country to represent them here." Dialina got married while in the U.S. and remained in the country.
In 2002 her artwork was put on display at the Benedictine Art Awards, her work being one of the 40 to make the Park Avenue Art Gallery out of 2000 that participated in the event.
Diallina, along with Miss Korea, Pu Rak Hi, were denied entry into the U.S. because of their alleged Communist affiliations. Dialina was disqualified from obtaining a U.S. visa for allegedly illustrating a book on Communism. In her place went first runner up, Effie Androulakakis, who won the Miss Friendship' award. U.S. Secretary of State John Foster Dulles intervened in Dialina's case and she was able to obtain a temporary entry permit. She arrived just a few days before the event, making the top 16 finalists. Effie Androulakakis was asked to remain in the competition as Miss Crete but she declined, stating that Dialina was "the choice the people of my country to represent them here." Dialina got married while in the U.S. and remained in the country.
In 2002 her artwork was put on display at the Benedictine Art Awards, her work being one of the 40 to make the Park Avenue Art Gallery out of 2000 that participated in the event.
Known For
Black Sabbath
Maria (segment "The Wurdalak")
The Monsters
Giuliana (segment "Il Sacrificato")
Hatchet for the Honeymoon
Maria (archive footage) (uncredited)
Summer Lovers
Monica
Me, Me, Me... and the Others
Model
The Crazy Fifty
Domna Jefferson
The Windbag
Fofi
Bouzouki Strumming
Rita
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Το Κόκκινο Δωμάτιο TV | Έλενα Μαραγκού |
| 2004 | I ora i kali TV | Ναταλί Επιτροπούλου |
| 2001 | Η Φωνή TV | Self |
| 1999 | Τανγκό για τρεις TV | Self |
| 1992 | Αγάπη στο Αιγαίο TV | Self |
| 1989 | "Ταραχή" μες τη ζωή μου MOVIE | Self |
| 1988 | Lover with a spare part MOVIE | Self |
| 1988 | O kontos me to papaki MOVIE | Kate |
| 1988 | Το ρεπορτάζ MOVIE | Self |
| 1987 | The Death of Timotheos Konstas TV | Self |