early life and diverse pursuits paula anne vennells, also known by her birth name paula petrica, was born on june 12, 1940, in bucharest, romania. this multifaceted individual not only left an indelible mark as an actress but also had a brief yet notable stint as a cpu logic design engineer at intel corporation, following her education at cornell university. acting career highlights de kleine zielen (1969), a dutch film that showcased…