About Gilda
Born 1950. Gilda is an Italian singer.
Rosangela Scalabrino (born 31 May 1950), known professionally as Gilda, is an Italian singer-songwriter. She won the Sanremo Music Festival 1975 with the song "Ragazza del sud".
Life and career A native of Masserano, Piedmont, Gilda started her career as the vocalist in a local band. After failing to qualify for a previous edition, she debuted at the 25th edition of the Sanremo Music Festival and won the competition with a song composed by herself, "Ragazza del sud", which was heavily criticized for its anti-feminist lyrics and its negative portrayal of Southern Italy.
After a few further singles, Gilda got married and started managing a hotel in Turin, abandoning the show business industry except for a few occasional live performances.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Gilda?
Italian singer (born 1950)
When was Gilda born?
Gilda was born on 31 May 1950 in Masserano.
What is Gilda's occupation?
Gilda is a singer.
What nationality is Gilda?
Gilda is Italian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Gilda (Italian singer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gilda. https://biography.guide/gilda-singer/
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