Question

de niña, ella (era / fue) bonita, con el pelo rizado, los ojos grandes y oscuros.

Explanation:

In Spanish, "era" is used for descriptions of inherent or ongoing characteristics in the past (like physical traits, personality, etc.), while "fue" is for temporary or event - like actions/states. Here, describing her being pretty with curly hair, big dark eyes (inherent physical traits) in the past as a girl, so "era" is correct.

Answer:

era