Last update; July 1, 2020
In 2005 Liza Minnelli returned to Oslo 16 years after The Ultimate Event(I was there too) and the Queen`s hairdresser contacted me on my Gaysir Judy-Viv page.
No--- not a drag queen... but our actual Queen Sonja,... So there....
He(Tom Eriksen) wrote that actor Morten Rudå had stated that I was the best "Liza" available as he wanted me to perform for a party of few after Liza`s concert... A train of thoughts went through my head...
I was surprised and delighted that Morten had thought of me, but I just couldn`t see myself at the concert and maybe meet "my daughter" - as Judy-Viv Risosha....
So I declined... Even if the money was good and I could have had my own hotel room...
.....
I never regretted that decision.... On October 19, 2005; we met with Liza after the concert and she was just heaven.....
The Judy-Viv Risosha Film Collection
JUDY-VIV Risosha - and the dates indicate when I first watched*, purchased**, videotaped/downloaded*** or wrote a review/notes on them****
These films pass as old friends... they are the core of my life featuring my favorite stars at their very best
1. The Picture of Dorian Gray* 1945 - 8.8 1983
2. Sun Valley Serenade* 1941 - 20.12 1986 - Karen Benson
3. Meet Me in St. Louis** 1944 - 4.8 1987 - Esther Smith
4. Gone With The Wind** 1939 - 13.9 1987 - Best Actress Oscar - Scarlett O`Hara
5. Easter Parade** 1948 - 18.12 1987 - Hanna Brown
6. The Pirate* 1948 - 18.12 1987 - Manuela
7. A Streetcar Named Desire** 1951 -18.12 1987 - Best Actress Oscar - Blanche DuBois
8. The Wizard of Oz** 1939 - 21.12 1987 - Special Miniature Oscar for Best Juvenile Performance - Dorothy Gale
9. A Star Is Born* 1954 -10.6 1988 - Esther Blodgett
10. The Roman Spring of Mrs Stone* 1961 - 20.6 1988 - Karen Stone
11. Little Nikita* 28.12 1989 - Nick Grant
12. Running on Empty* 9.1 1990 - Danny Pope
13. That Hamilton Woman*** 1941 - 9.6 1991 - Emma
14. Caesar and Cleopatra* 1945 - 9.6 1991
15. I Could Go On Singing* 1963 - 12.8 1991 - Jenny Bowman
16. Waterloo Bridge*** 1940 - 28.12 1991 - Myra Lester
17. Dogfight* 6.5 1992 - Birdlace
18. My Own Private Idaho* 21.6 1992 - Mike Waters
19. Ship Of Fools*** 1965 - 5.9 1993 - Mary Treadwell
20. The Goldwyn Follies* 1938 - 26.3 1995 - Olga Samara
21. In the Good Old Summertime* 1949 - 21.9 1995 - Veronica
22..Summer Stock* 1950 - 22.9 1995 - Jane Falbury
23. My Lucky Star**** 1938 - 18.1 1999 - Kristina Nielsen
24. Eye Of The Devil**** 1967 - 5.11 2000 - Odile
25. Take My Life**** 1947 - 28.9 2004 - Philippa Shelley
26. Dear Murderer**** 1947 - 28.9 2004 - Vivian
27. Louisiana Purchase* 1941 - 16.10 2004 - Marina
28. I Was an Adventuress**** 1940 - 25.3 2008 - Tanya
29, Wintertime**** 1943 - 28.4 2012 - Nora
30. The Ringer* 1952 - 14.7 2017 - Cora Ann
I adopted the drag name Judy-Viv in 1992 & the surname Risosha in 1999
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
SONJA HENIE AND JOAN DAVIS IN HIT MUSICAL, January 18, 1999
By A CustomerMY LUCKY STAR 1938 was one of Sonja Henie`s biggest hits. In addition to her wonderful displays on ice, Joan Davis made a great and wonderful comic impact as Henie`s roomie. In addition, Fox cast British import Richard Greene as Henie`s loveinterest, Billy Gilbert for comic relief and Buddy Ebsen for some dancin`a n d comic turns as well. I have always wondered about the fuss made of the Astaire-Rogers films at RKO in the 30s. The Astaire at MGM was much better. So for the 30s, the Sonja Henie films are those I would reckomend. They are truly great thanks to glossy production values and great supporting casts...
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2015
2011
Rådhusplassen, Oslo, 2011
Judy Garland
The Goldwyn Follies
Vivien Leigh
River Phoenix
2005
Sharon Tate
Greta Gynt
Vera Zorina
Sonja Henie
The London Palladium remains a special spot for me since it was the centerpiece of Judy Garland`s spectacular series of concerts in 1951 after her 15-year-old career at MGM had ended. She was to return many times to the venue and in 1964 she brought her young daughter Liza May Minnelli there as well...
Judy`s best performance as an actress is Jenny Bowman in "I Could Go On Singing" filmed around London and of course - at the London Palladium...
In 2005 Liza Minnelli returned to Oslo 16 years after The Ultimate Event(I was there too) and the Queen`s hairdresser contacted me on my Gaysir Judy-Viv page.
No--- not a drag queen... but our actual Queen Sonja,... So there....
He(Tom Eriksen) wrote that actor Morten Rudå had stated that I was the best "Liza" available as he wanted me to perform for a party of few after Liza`s concert... A train of thoughts went through my head...
I was surprised and delighted that Morten had thought of me, but I just couldn`t see myself at the concert and maybe meet "my daughter" - as Judy-Viv Risosha....
So I declined... Even if the money was good and I could have had my own hotel room...
.....
I never regretted that decision.... On October 19, 2005; we met with Liza after the concert and she was just heaven.....
Vivien also did a gig at the Palladium; in 1956 with her then husband Sir Laurence Olivier and John Mills....
Here I am pictured with Liza Minnelli 2005 and outside the London Palladium 2008.
2015
Vivien at Tickerage Mill 1965
Rådhusplassen 2011
2015
