What is Nejla Ates's full name?
Necla Batir
Nejla Ates nickname(s):
The Exquisite Turkish Delight
Nejla Ates date of birth:
March 7, 1933
How old was Nejla Ates when died?
32
Where was Nejla Ates born?
Köstence, Romania
When did Nejla Ates die?
April 4, 1965
Where did Nejla Ates die?
Istanbul, Turkey
Why did Nejla Ates die?
Barbiturate overdose
How tall is Nejla Ates?
5' 3½" (161 cm)
Nejla Ates body shape:
Slim
What color are Nejla Ates's eyes?
Black
What color is Nejla Ates's hair?
Black
Is Nejla Ates gay or straight?
Straight
What is Nejla Ates's ethnicity?
Middle Eastern
What is Nejla Ates nationality?
Turkish
What is Nejla Ates's occupation?
Dancer, actress
Nejla Ates claim to fame:
Belly Dancing expert
Short Biography
Nejla Ateş (March 7, 1932 - died in Istanbul in 2005) was a Turkish belly dancer and actress, born in Constanța, Romania. Born as Naciye Batır, she achieved fame under the stage name Nejla Ateş in Turkey and as Nejla Ates in the United States. She was also known as Turkish Delight. Notably, she appeared in the films King Richard and the Crusaders and Son of Sinbad and Fanny, a Broadway musical.