Damia

Biography

Damia was a French actress and singer born Marie-Louise Damien on December 5, 1889. After running away from home at 15, she began her career as a model and bit-part actress in Paris before turning to dance and singing in London with Max Dearly. Her singing debut came in 1911, following a personal connection with impresario Robert Hollard that ended his tumultuous marriage to singer Fréhel.