GITA RIVERA

Croatian born singer/actress, who emigrated to Australia from a refugee camp in Rome with her family, including her brother Silvio in 1961.She signed a contract with Maurie Porter (Rob E.G.s father) who became her manager. Gita appeared countless times on TV musical shows like Bandstand and The Go!! Show. She had roles in They're a Weird Mob (1966), Skippy (1968) and The Story of Making the Film They're a Weird Mob (1966). In 1966 she was signed to RCA on a five-year contract by Phyllis Rounce who was also Rolf Harris's manager at the time. She released a number of singles and an album on this label.

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