Dalida
- Birthday: 1/17/1933
- Deathday: 5/3/1987
- Place of birth: Cairo, Egypt
- Fame for: Acting
- Also known as: Iolanda Cristina Gigliotti, Dalida, داليدا
Biography
Iolanda Cristina Gigliotti, professionally known as Dalida, was a French vocalist and actress, born in Egypt to Italian parents. She won the Miss Egypt beauty contest in 1954 and began a 31-year singing career in 1956, selling 140 million albums and singles worldwide. Following several personal tragedies, she died by suicide in 1987.