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Rika Dialina Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

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.

Known For

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

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