Nadia Gamal

(1934 - 1990)

An Egyptian actress and dancer, born in Alexandria to a Greek father and an Italian mother. She was discovered by Farid El Atrash, and became known as Nadia Gamal. She started dancing at the age of 15, and worked in dance shows in Cairo nightclubs. She also appeared in Lebanese and Indian films. She passed away in 1990 from cancer.