Joanne Gloria Rio (née Rotunno, December 15, 1931 - November 29,
1984) was an American actress.She was born Joanne Gloria Rotunno in
Chicago on December 15, 1931. She was the daughter of Eddie Rio, who
in 1954 was the West Coast head of the American Guild of Variety
Artists.Apart from acting in her own right, she also worked as a
stand-in for Elizabeth Taylor.In 1954, she was engaged to Liberace,
but her father stopped her marrying as he was concerned about rumours
of his sexuality. In November 1954, Rio appeared on the front cover of
TV Guide, alongside Liberace.
1984) was an American actress.She was born Joanne Gloria Rotunno in
Chicago on December 15, 1931. She was the daughter of Eddie Rio, who
in 1954 was the West Coast head of the American Guild of Variety
Artists.Apart from acting in her own right, she also worked as a
stand-in for Elizabeth Taylor.In 1954, she was engaged to Liberace,
but her father stopped her marrying as he was concerned about rumours
of his sexuality. In November 1954, Rio appeared on the front cover of
TV Guide, alongside Liberace.
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