Born in Brasil

Moved to NYC with her family as a child

Began modeling career as a teenager; signed by the Ford agency by the time she was 15

Was spokesperson for Cover Girl cosemetics

Appeared in TV commercials for Noxema products

Had bit role in "For Love of Ivy"

First major film role, "Rio Lobo"

Had breakthrough film role as a young widow in "Summer of '42"

Won best actress honors at the Deauville Film Festival for "The Reincarnation of Peter Proud"

Made TV-movie debut in "Love's Savage Fury" (ABC)

Accidentally shot herself

Played Lady Bobbi Rowan in TV series "Bare Essence" (NBC)

Starred in CBS series "Cover Up"

Starred in miniseries "A.D." (NBC)

Played power-hungry editor in "The Cover Girl Murders" (USA)

Made guest appearance on "Nash Bridges"