Mariska Veres

Actor Oct 1 (died age 59) Den Haag, Netherlands 1969–2004 (35 year career)

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Biography

Maria Elizabeth Ender, better known as Mariska Veres (1 October 1947 – 2 December 2006), was a Dutch singer who was best known as the lead singer of the rock group Shocking Blue. Described as being similar to a young Cher, she was known for her sultry voice, eccentric performances, and her striking appearance which featured kohl-rimmed eyes, high cheekbones, and long jet black hair, which was actually a wig. Veres was born in The Hague, in the Netherlands. Her father was the Hungarian Romani vi…