Maia Morgenstern – an actress from Romania best known for her portrayal of the Virgin Mary in Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ. Born in Bucharest to a Jewish family, Morgenstern achieved success in Romania first of all on stage, appearing in a series of popular plays. Her most renowned performance was in the 1992 Cannes entry, The Oak, in which she has the starring role of Nela.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Maia Morgenstern
Maia Morgenstern – an actress from Romania best known for her portrayal of the Virgin Mary in Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ. Born in Bucharest to a Jewish family, Morgenstern achieved success in Romania first of all on stage, appearing in a series of popular plays. Her most renowned performance was in the 1992 Cannes entry, The Oak, in which she has the starring role of Nela.
