Biography

• Egyptian actress celebrated as one of the foremost performers of mother roles and working‑class women in Egyptian cinema across several decades.
• Date of birth: 6 June 1929
• Date of death: 18 April 1994
• Field: Film and television acting (primarily supporting roles, with frequent portrayals of mothers).
• Known for a calm, natural screen presence and an ability to give supporting characters genuine human depth without overacting.

Note: “Popular/working‑class woman” in Egyptian film typically refers to a warm, down‑to‑earth matriarch or neighbor from a modest urban community—an archetype central to social realism in Egyptian cinema.

Education and Early Years

• She began her artistic career in the mid‑20th century and quickly gravitated toward supporting parts focused on mothers and working‑class women—roles that defined her presence and lasting connection with audiences.

Career

• Her career spanned from the 1950s through the early 1990s.
• She appeared in dozens of social, romantic, and comedic films, often as the mother of the heroine or hero, or as a working‑class woman whose warmth lent the story a heartfelt emotional dimension.
• Her screen presence offered balance and dramatic support, rooted in simplicity and sincerity.

Notable Works

• Khalli Balak min 'Aqlak
• The title literally means “Watch Your Mind” or “Mind Your Brain.” The film is known for blending romance and comedy with light psychological themes.
• Ra'fat al‑Haggan (TV series)
• A landmark Egyptian espionage drama about an undercover Egyptian spy; widely regarded as one of the most influential series in Arab television.

Artistic Legacy

• Considered a character actor—performers who specialize in distinctive supporting roles—she helped cement the cinematic image of the “Egyptian mother,” leaving a clear imprint on viewers’ memories through sincere, often brief yet deeply affecting performances.