Shadia

Shadia

Biography

Fatma Ahmed Kamal Shaker, better known by her stage name Shadia. was an Egyptian actress and singer. She was famous for her roles in light comedies and drama in the 1950s and 1960s. She was the third wife of Salah Zulfikar. Shadia was one of the iconic actresses and singers in Egypt and the Middle East region and a symbol of the golden age of Egyptian cinema and is known for her many patriotic songs. Her movies and songs are popular in Egypt and the Arab World. Critics consider her the most successful comprehensive Egyptian and Arabic artist of all time. Her first appearance in a film was in "Azhar wa Ashwak" (Flowers and Thorns), and her last film was "La Tas'alni Man Ana" (Don't Ask Me Who I Am).[1] She is also known for her patriotic song "Ya Habibti Ya Masr" (Oh Egypt, My Love) and her breakthrough leading role in the Egyptian movie "Al Maraa Al Maghoula" (The Unknown Woman).[2] Six of her movies are listed in the top 100 Egyptian movies of the 20th century. In April 2015, she became the first actress to be awarded an honorary doctorate by the Egyptian Academy of Arts. She was given the nickname "Idol of the Masses" following her successful movie "Maaboudat El Gamaheer" (Idol of the Masses).[citation needed] Other notable nicknames include "The Guitar of the Arabic Singing" and "The Golden Guitar".

Personal info

Gender

Female

Birthday

1929-02-08

Place of birth

Cairo, Egypt

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Cast

The Leech

The Leech

1956

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The Fugitive

The Fugitive

1974

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Utmost Joy

Utmost Joy

1963

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Miramar

Miramar

1969

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Hayati Inta

Hayati Inta

1952

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Bit of Fear

Bit of Fear

1969

6.57

My Children

My Children

1951

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The Road

The Road

1964

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Good News

Good News

1952

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The Miracle

The Miracle

1962

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City Lights

City Lights

1972

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Dalila

Dalila

1956

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El-Batal

El-Batal

1950

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The Fugitive

The Fugitive

1958

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Have Mercy

Have Mercy

1959

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Banat Hawaa

Banat Hawaa

1954

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Amal

Amal

1952

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I Am Love

I Am Love

1954

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The 7th Wife

The 7th Wife

1950

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Wakeful Eyes

Wakeful Eyes

1956

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Ghaltet Ab

Ghaltet Ab

1952

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Hob Min Narr

Hob Min Narr

1958

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Lawahez

Lawahez

1957

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Nadia

Nadia

1949

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Zalamt Rohy

Zalamt Rohy

1952

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The Student

The Student

1961

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Two-faced

Two-faced

1973

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Eid Night

Eid Night

1949

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Kalam El Nas

Kalam El Nas

1949

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