Dilana Smith is a South African singer, songwriter, and performer who lives in Los Angeles, California. She is best known as the runner-up contestant on the CBS reality television show Rock Star: Supernova. She was the lead singer for Tracii Guns' version of L.A. Guns for a brief period in 2011.
Dilana, South African singer-songwriter and actress
On August 10, in the year 1972, Dilana, South African singer-songwriter and actress. This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of August 10, one of 462 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Dilana. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on August 10, 1972 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 13 July 2026.
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