Magda el-Sabahi
Magda al-Sabahi | |
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| Born | Afaf Ali Kamel al-Sabahi May 6, 1931 |
| Nationality | Egyptian |
| Other names | Magda |
| Occupation(s) | actress, producer |
| Years active | 1949–1969 |
Magda al-Sabahi (Arabic: ماجدة; born 6 May 1931), or Magda, is an Egyptian film actress notable for her rôles from 1949 to 1969.
Life
Afaf Ali Kamel al-Sabahi[1] was born in Tanta, Gharbia Governorate.[2] She was one of the biggest stars of Egyptian cinema, taking the lead role in sixty films and she took the stage name of Magda.
In 1956, "Magda" founded her own film production company. In 1958, she played the lead role in the film by Youssef Chahine, Jamila al Jaza'iriya (Algerian Djamila), based on the story of Djamila Bouhired.
In 1995, Magda was elected president of the Egyptian Women in Film Association.[3]
Filmography
- El Naseh (1949)
- Hegret El Rasoul
- Ayna Omry (1957)
- Djamila l'Algérienne (1958)
- EL Omr Lahza (1978)
Notes
References
- Rebecca Hillauer (2005). "Magda". Encyclopedia of Arab Women Filmmakers. American Univ in Cairo Press. pp. 98–. ISBN 978-977-424-943-3.
