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.
She altered her birth surname of "Mantey" by one letter and initially pursued a career as a tailor in a dress store. She then began to sing semi-professionally, an occupation that became a full-time job when she joined a group that performed in cabaret.