She changed her birth surname of "Mantey" by one letter and initially followed a career as a seamstress in a dress shop. She then started to sing semi-professionally, an occupation that became a full-time job when she joined a group that appeared in cabaret.
Initially, she changed her surname from "Mantey" by replacing one letter and worked as a seamstress in a clothing store. She then began to sing part-time professionally before joining a group that became a full-time occupation, performing in cabarets.