Leïla Chellabi is a Moroccan-born French writer and digital artist who has published over 100 books.[1] She is also a former dancer, model, radio host, and songwriter.[1][2] Chellabi is also notable for being the last companion of the award-winning French novelist Romain Gary.[3] Her father was an Algerian of Turkish origin who emigrated to Morocco after obtaining French citizenship.[4]
Mon père, né Algérien d'origine turque, a quitté l'Algérie pour le Maroc où il a fait sa vie après être devenu, par choix, français. Mais à chaque démarche on le croit d'abord marocain puis on sait qu'il est d'origine algérienne et turque, cela se complique.