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Bea Palya (Hungarian pronunciation: [pɒjɒ bɛ.ɒ]; born Beáta Palya; in Makó, 11 November 1976) is a Hungarian folk and world music singer and songwriter, sometimes appearing in films as an actress or singer. In her early years she was influenced by Hungarian folk songs, Bulgarian, Jewish and Gypsy music, following her multiple ethnic roots. Side by side with her musical career, she developed a career in the film industry. She sang the title song for the Hungarian film Portugal (2000). As an amateur actress, Palya appeared in a supporting role in Miklós Jancsó's A mohácsi vész (2004). She played a more important role in French film Transylvania (2006), and sang in Kolorado Kids (2010). In 2017, she made her feature film debut with a leading role in Étienne Comar's biographical film, Django (2017) as the gypsy wife of the title character, guitarist Django Reinhardt.

Quick facts about Bea Palya

  • Full name: Bea Palya
  • Born: 1976-11-11
  • Nationality: Hungary
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q456468

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Who is Bea Palya?

Bea Palya (Hungarian pronunciation: [pɒjɒ bɛ.ɒ]; born Beáta Palya; in Makó, 11 November 1976) is a Hungarian folk and world music singer and songwriter, sometimes appearing in films as an actress or singer. In her early years she was influenced by Hungarian folk songs, Bulgarian, Jewish and Gypsy music, following her multiple ethnic roots. Side by side with her musical career, she developed a career in the film industry.

What nationality is Bea Palya?

Bea Palya is Hungary.

When was Bea Palya born?

Bea Palya was born on 1976-11-11.

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