Asta Esper Hagen Andersen, a renowned Danish actress, was born on July 19, 1919, in the picturesque village of Østerbølle, Ålestrup, Denmark. Her remarkable acting career spanned numerous decades, with notable roles in films such as Lærkevej (2009),Alle gaar rundt og forelsker sig (1941),and the Academy Award-winning Babette's Feast (1987).
Asta's personal life was marked by a loving marriage to Paul Hagen, with whom she shared a deep and abiding bond. Her passing on June 24, 2012, in the esteemed city of Frederiksberg, Denmark, left a profound impact on the world of Danish cinema and beyond.
