Magda al-Sabahi
| Magda al-Sabahi | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Native name | ماجدة |
| Born | May 6, 1941 |
| Nationality | Egyptian |
| Other names | Magda |
| Occupation | actress, producer |
| Years active | 1949–1969 |
Magda al-Sabahi (ماجدة born 6 May 1941 in Cairo), or Magda, is an Egyptian film actress notable for her rôles from 1949 to 1969.
Life
Afaf Ali, or Afaf al-Sabahi was born in Cairo May 6, 1931. 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 Jamila Buhreid.
In 1995, Magda was elected president of the Egyptian Women in Film Association.[1]
Filmography
- El Naseh (1949)
- Hegret El Rasoul
- Ayna Omry (1957)
- Djamila l'Algérienne (1958)
- EL Omr Lahza (1978)
Notes
- ↑ (Rebecca Hillauer 2005, p. 98)
References
- Rebecca Hillauer (2005). "Magda". Encyclopedia of Arab Women Filmmakers. American Univ in Cairo Press. pp. 98–. ISBN 978-977-424-943-3.
External links
- This article incorporates information from the equivalent article on the French Wikipedia.
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