Actress Scala was an Italian actress who had a long and successful career in film, television, and theater. Her first name was Gia, which is a 3-letter word in the crossword. She was born ALLA Nazimova in Yalta, Russia, which is a 4-letter word in the crossword. She moved to Milan, Italy, which is a 6-letter word in the crossword, and began her career there. She starred in many operas, including 'AIDA' and 'ARIA', both of which are 4-letter words in the crossword. She was known for her powerful voice and was often referred to as 'La Scala Brava', which is a 5-letter word in the crossword.