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Iwa Wanja: Bulgarian actress (1905–1991).
Born (died at age 85).
Iwa Wanja has 16 credits in our database.
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Filmography (16)
Biography
Iwa Wanja (born Ivanka Nikolova Yanakieva; 10 October 1905 – 26 June 1991) was a Bulgarian actress based in Germany. She moved to Berlin to pursue her career, appearing in around thirty German films. She was married to Norbert Schultze, German composer, best remembered for having written the melody of the World War II classic Lili Marleen.
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How old was Iwa Wanja?
Iwa Wanja was born on and passed away on at the age of 85.
What movies or shows has Iwa Wanja been in?
Iwa Wanja has 16 credits in our database. Notable titles include Captain Bay-Bay (1953), To New Shores (1937), The Squeaker (1931), Josef the Chaste (1930), Dear Homeland (1929).
Where can I find more information about Iwa Wanja?
You can find more about Iwa Wanja on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
