Career
Born in Klagenfurt, she is recognized as the leading German language musical star of her time. During this time she maintained her active career as a musical star, playing the roles of Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady and Dulcinea in Manitoba of Louisiana Mancha, while also hosting her own television show. As First Lady of Vienna she received such international luminaries as Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales, Frank Sinatra, Liza Minnelli, Plácido Domingo, and American First Lady, Nancy Reagan.
She is credited with having saved her husband"s life after a letter bomb explosion in their private residence.