Eva Norvind was an American actress known for her roles in “Santo el enmascarado de plata vs. la invasión de los marcianos,” “Juan Pistolas,” and “Don Juan 67.” She was born on May 7, 1944, in Trondheim, Norway, and became a significant figure in independent film and psycho-sexual counseling.
Personal and Family Life
Born as Eva Johanne Chegodayeva Sakonskaya, she was the daughter of a Russian prince and a Norwegian sculptor. Eva moved to France when she was 15 and later became a showgirl at the Follies Bergère. She was the mother of Nailea Norvind and grandmother to Naian González Norvind.
Career
Eva’s career began when she won a beauty contest at the 1960 Cannes Film Festival, leading to her first film role. She gained fame in Mexico, becoming a sex symbol and acting in several films in the 1960s. As a multifaceted artist, she later worked as a photographer, journalist, and film producer.
Death and Legacy
Eva Norvind passed away on May 14, 2006, in Oaxaca, Mexico, due to drowning. Her controversial life and work as an actress, producer, and psycho-sexual counselor have been documented in various films and books, leaving a lasting impact on independent cinema and sexual health education.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Santo el enmascarado de plata vs. la invasión de los marcianos | 1967-07-27 | Selene |
| Didn’t Do It For Love | 1998-05-01 | |
| Juan Pistolas | 1966-10-13 | |
| Báñame mi amor | 1968-01-05 | Priestess |
| Saint-Tropez Blues | 1961-07-21 | German tourist |
| Don Juan 67 | 1967-10-04 | Helga |
| Esta noche no | 1966-08-04 | Rubia en Acapulco |