Marta's

Marta's gorgeous voice, charming acting and striking appearance attracted filmmakers while she was still in her teens.

Michael Sigman: Marta Eggerth, Operetta Superstar, Turning 100 Michael Sigman 2012

Marta's earliest performances in her native Hungary included child roles in major musical productions.

Michael Sigman: Marta Eggerth, Operetta Superstar, Turning 100 Michael Sigman 2012

Marta's daughter took this pledge when she started our after school program at John Liechty Middle School: "I believe I can make a difference in my life and the lives of others, to inspire those around me to build a better future, to teach and be taught and to engage our communities, and take pride in our accomplishments."

Stephen Salinas: Everyday Heroes Building Stronger Communities Stephen Salinas 2010

Taking in these mini-masterpieces, one can appreciate why fans and critics use words like astonishing, perfect, staggering, overwhelming to describe Marta's work -- words reserved for artistic masters like, well, Guthrie, Solti and Hopkins.

Michael Sigman: Marta Eggerth, Operetta Superstar, Turning 100 Michael Sigman 2012

Marta's daughter took this pledge when she started our after school program at John Liechty Middle School: "I believe I can make a difference in my life and the lives of others, to inspire those around me to build a better future, to teach and be taught and to engage our communities, and take pride in our accomplishments."

Stephen Salinas: Everyday Heroes Building Stronger Communities Stephen Salinas 2010

Marta's daughter took this pledge when she started our after school program at John Liechty Middle School: "I believe I can make a difference in my life and the lives of others, to inspire those around me to build a better future, to teach and be taught and to engage our communities, and take pride in our accomplishments."

Stephen Salinas: Everyday Heroes Building Stronger Communities Stephen Salinas 2010

Marta's earliest performances in her native Hungary included child roles in major musical productions.

Michael Sigman: Marta Eggerth, Operetta Superstar, Turning 100 Michael Sigman 2012

Marta's gorgeous voice, charming acting and striking appearance attracted filmmakers while she was still in her teens.

Michael Sigman: Marta Eggerth, Operetta Superstar, Turning 100 Michael Sigman 2012

Taking in these mini-masterpieces, one can appreciate why fans and critics use words like astonishing, perfect, staggering, overwhelming to describe Marta's work -- words reserved for artistic masters like, well, Guthrie, Solti and Hopkins.

Michael Sigman: Marta Eggerth, Operetta Superstar, Turning 100 Michael Sigman 2012

Marta's husband eventually got a job as a dishwasher making $8 per hour.

Immigration Audits Drive Illegal Workers Underground Miriam Jordan 2011