Dilnaz Akhmadieva

Singer and actress, starred in 'Kyz Zhibek'

Dilnaz Akhmadieva - Singer and actress, starred in 'Kyz Zhibek'
Born

November 20th, 1980
44 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Kazakhstan

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Born in Kazakhstan, a singer and actress gained recognition through a successful career in the entertainment industry. Achieved fame with performances in musical theater and popular roles in television. Starred in the film 'Kyz Zhibek,' which brought attention and acclaim. Focused on maintaining cultural heritage through performances while also appealing to contemporary audiences.

Starred in the film 'Kyz Zhibek'

Performed in various musical theater productions

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