- Niece Tatum (Babli) daughter of Ophelia also does stage singing.
- Sister of Konkani Film Industry star Ophelia.
- Brother in law is Konkani singer Bab Peter.
- Full name was Mohana Cabral.
- Was married to a Britisher Edward Dawning in Indian Royal Air Force in 1951 and had a son Mark.But tragically Edward passed away in a plane crash in Calcutta after one and a half year of their marriage.
- She also did singing where her songs were played on Aakashwani in Goa.
- Passed away on September 11 1990 in France of Heart Attack.
- In 1952 she ventured into Konkani theater with C Alvares's Kortub Avoiche and soon became a star on Konkani stage.
- While in Beirut she learned Arabic and acted in some Arabic plays and TV shows of Beirut.
- Shifted to Beirut in 50s after marrying her husband John Defirates.
- Was known actress in Hindi films in 50s and 60s.
- Birth name was Mona Balsia Cabral.
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