Camelia

Lilian Victor Cohen (; December 13, 1929 – August 31, 1950), known professionally as Camelia , was an Egyptian actress.

Biography Camelia was born in Alexandria

As a beautiful socialite in the high society of Alexandria, she loved partying. Events surrounding her and her high-society relationships frequently appeared in Arab tabloids. In particular, gossip surrounding her alleged relationship with King Farouk of Egypt.

Camelia was killed in the crash of TWA Flight 903 in 1950 when she was 21 years old. The accident added to the fame and mystery surrounding her image. Her wild lifestyle and tragic death are often compared to that of Marilyn Monroe. Conspiracy theories and speculation about espionage, especially in the context of Israel were also widespread in Egypt, but nothing has ever been proven. Despite a short career, she gained a place in the memory of Egyptian and Arab audiences and left a mark in the films that are still shown all over the Arab world. Famed Egyptian director Atef Salem based his film Hafeya A'la Gesr El Zahab (Barefoot on a Golden Bridge) on her life.

Selected films 1947: The Red Mask 1947: All Song 1948: Temptation 1948: A Woman's Imagination 1949: Dazed Souls 1949: Such are Women 1949: El Bahlawan Street 1949: The Penny Owner 1949: Midnight 1949: My Own Child 1949: The Female Murderer 1950: A Woman of Fire 1950: Dad Is Groom 1950: Full Moon 1950: The Millionaire 1950: Mind Is a Blessing 1950: The Last Lie 1950: Cairo Road (final film role)