From Havana To Burlesque

The story of an immigrant from Castro's Cuba, who came to the United States to find a better life and to follow her dream of becoming a woman. Marinka accidently found herself in the underground of show business as a female impersonator until she could finally have sex reassignment surgery and then become a Burleque Queen. Marinka not only found success in Burlesque but also in the Film Industry after meeting and working with Bob Fosse. She had romances with many VIPs and was married three times while living her entire life as a woman. Now at the age of 80, Marinka is finally able to tell her truth. Her story.