Lydia Chanel (also known as Julia Chanel, born Julia Sow on November 3, 1973 in Paris, France) is a French porn star and singer. Chanel, who is also presently embarking on a career as a singer, is also a French television and mainstream film actress. According to some French media sources such as The X' Cinema, her father is of Egyptian origin; her autobiography asserts that her father is of Malian origin and her mother is French of Italian descent. Years active: 1991–1996 Performances Solo: Masturbation Boy/girl: Blowjob, Vaginal, Anal