Dana Ghia


Dana Ghia was an Italian actress, singer, and model. During her acting career, Ghia was sometimes credited as Ghia Arlen.

Life and career

Born Felicita Ghia in Milan, Italy, Ghia started her career as a runway model. She debuted as a singer in 1953, during a student show, then in 1956 she was first noted thanks to the participation on the RAI contest for newcomers Primo applauso. Shortly thereafter Ghia started appearing as a vocalist in several RAI variety shows, and recording several singles. Between 1963 and 1977 she appeared in a number of films and television series, mainly in character roles.
Dana Ghia died in January 2024, at the age of 91.

Selected filmography

Degueyo 4 Dollars of Revenge The Dirty Outlaws Today We Kill... Tomorrow We Die! Wrath of God Police Chief Pepe Burn! Normal Young Man The Priest's Wife Trinity Is Still My Name The Bloodstained Butterfly My Dear Killer Smile Before Death Seven Deaths in the Cat's Eye La svergognata Free Hand for a Tough Cop So Young, So Lovely, So Vicious... The Cursed Medallion California

Selected discography

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