Rika Dialina
Known for: Acting
Born: August 7, 1931 in Iraklio, Crete, Greece
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
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Black Sabbath
Maria (segment "The Wurdalak")
The Monsters
Giuliana (segment "Il Sacrificato")
Summer Lovers
Monica
To Win the Lottery
Lola
The Little Mouse
Hristina (as Mara Lanyie)
"Ταραχή" μες τη ζωή μου
Vacation in Kolopetinitsa
Judy
Ο δρόμος των ηρώων
Lover with a spare part
Laos and Kolonaki
Dedi
The Crazy Fifty
Domna Jefferson
O kontos me to papaki
Kate
The Young Lady's Fool
Aliki
Ti 30... ti 40... ti 50...
Natalia Margariti
The Windbag
Fofi
Bananas
O agathiáris kai i atsída
Ivonne
The Lord of the Plain
Bouzouki Strumming
Rita
For bread and love
Xilda
A Fool And A Hater
Ourania Karamaouna
Long live the poor children
Diana
Gigolos
Daniella
The Harbor Bum
old girlfriend