Dalida, born Iolanda Cristina Gigliotti on 17 January 1933, was an Italian-born singer and actress who became a French citizen and gained international fame. With a career spanning several decades, she sold over 140 million records worldwide and became one of France’s most iconic performers. Dalida was known for her versatile voice and hits such as Bambino, Ciao amore ciao, Gigi l'amoroso, Il venait d'avoir 18 ans, Laissez-moi danser, Salma ya salama, Helwa ya baladi, Mourir sur scène, and Paroles paroles with Alain Delon. Starting as an actress in the mid 1950s, she rose to stardom as a singer, dominating the French charts for years and collaborating with artists like Julio Iglesias and Charles Aznavour. Despite personal struggles, including the loss of her partner Luigi Tenco, she continued to perform and produce music until her death by suicide in 1987. Dalida’s legacy endures as a beloved icon in international music and culture.