Actor
Shadia
A rising star in 1950s Egyptian cinema, Shadia must balance her blossoming career, her love for legendary actor Salah Zulfikar, and her passion for patriotic music as she becomes a symbol of a nation's cultural soul.
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- Actress
- Music Department
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Biography
Shadia, born Fatma Ahmad Kamal Shaker, was an Egyptian actress and singer renowned for her contributions to Egyptian cinema and music during the 1950s and 1960s. She gained fame for her roles in light comedies and dramas, becoming an iconic figure in the golden age of Egyptian cinema. In addition to her acting career, Shadia was celebrated for her patriotic songs, which further solidified her status as a cultural symbol in Egypt and the broader Middle East. She was also the third wife of the prominent actor Salah Zulfikar.
Filmography · 75 of 75
Actor
75 credits
La tasalni man ana(1984)
Actor
Film
Memories of the Valley(1981)
Soad
Film
El-Shakk ya Habibi(1979)
Rabab
Film
The Fugitive(1974)
Actor
Film
Zat al Wajhein(1973)
Karimh
Film
Adwaa Al Madina(1972)
Souad Shalaby
Film
Nahnu La Nazraa Al-shok(1970)
Narjes
Film
Marriage for Half an Hour(1969)
Nurse Fatmah
Film
Miramar(1969)
Zahra
Film
Bit of Fear(1969)
Fouada
Film
My Wife's Goblin(1968)
Aydah
Film
My Wife's Dignity(1967)
Nadia
Film
The Beloved Diva(1967)
Soheir
Film
My Wife, the Director General(1966)
Esmat Fahmi
Film
Dearer Than My Life(1965)
Mona
Film
A Thousand and One Nights(1964)
Actor
Film
The Road(1964)
Actor
Film
Midaq Alley(1963)
Hamidah
Film
Woman in the Whirlpool(1962)
Nadia
Film
The 13th Wife(1962)
Aida Saber
Film
Chased by the Dogs(1962)
Noor
Film
The Miracle(1962)
Nafeesa
Film
The Student(1961)
Actor
Film
Agony of Love(1960)
Actor
Film
The Love Nest(1959)
Layla
Film
The Unknown Woman(1959)
Shams
Film
The Fugitive(1958)
Zeinab
Film
Fiery Love(1958)
Nagf
Film
Virgin Hearts(1958)
Actor
Film
Inta habibi(1957)
Yasmine
Film
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