Kerstin Anita Marianne Ekberg was a Swedish actress active in American and European films, known for her beauty and curvaceous figure. She became prominent in her iconic role as Sylvia in the Federico Fellini film La Dolce Vita. Ekberg worked primarily in Italy, where she became a permanent resident in 1964

The Early Years: Defying Expectations Born into a devoutly religious family, Anita faced significant opposition, particularly from her father, when she expressed her dream of becoming an actress