Wenche Foss, statue
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"Yes, when one is about to die, it is a debut, as it will also be the first time for that!" These words belong to Wenche Foss, who was the grand diva of Norwegian theater and film in the post-war era. She was born in Oslo in 1917 and made her debut on the theater stage at just 18 years old. The reviews were stellar, and she went on to perform on stages throughout Oslo. In 1952, she played for the first time at the National Theater, before moving on to the Oslo New Theater. On the theater stage, she played everything from Mother Aase in "Peer Gynt" to Marilyn Monroe in "After the Fall". She handled everything from operettas, melodramatic theater, and comedies. She also had success on the big screen in several films. Theater and film no doubt shaped her life, but Wenche Foss is also remembered for her passionate commitment to the disadvantaged, as well as her effervescent humor. In 2011, she said goodbye to this world, and who knows, perhaps she is playing major roles where she is now. Wenche Foss was appointed Commander of the Order of St. Olav with a star, in 1988. She has the Red Cross's badge of honor and is a knight of the Order of the Dannebrog.