Dana Ghia (born Felicita Ghia; 13 July 1932 – January 2024) was an Italian actress, singer, and model. During her acting career, Ghia was sometimes credited as Ghia Arlen.
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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 discography
Singles
EP
1958: The Hula Hoop song/Till/Anche domani/Napule 'mbraccio a te (Vis Radio, Vi MQ 14149)
1959: Ammore celeste/Scurdammoce 'e ccose d'o munno/Primme e doppo/Solitudine (Vis Radio, Vi MQ 14169)