Concise Biography

• A prominent Egyptian actress of the 1970s and 1980s, known for her powerful screen presence and wide range of roles spanning drama, thrillers, and social realism.
• Date of birth: 3 August 1948 — Alexandria, Egypt
• Date of death: 13 January 1997 — Cairo, Egypt
• Cause of death: complications related to a chronic heart condition
• She retired from acting in the early 1990s and wore the hijab (Islamic headscarf).

Early Life, Education, and Beginnings

• Moved to Cairo at a young age.
• Studied at the Faculty of Arts, 'Ain Shams University.
• Began as an advertising model, then took small roles in film, theater, and television before becoming a box-office star (a bankable, high-earning lead) in the 1970s and 1980s.

Career Highlights and Notable Works

She appeared in dozens of varied projects. Key milestones include: - 30 Yawm fi al-Sijn (30 Days in Prison) - Al-Su'ud ila al-Hawiya (1978) — a landmark Egyptian spy thriller; she portrayed one of the genre’s most memorable characters. - Darb al-Hawa (1984) — a bold social drama exploring the seedy underbelly of society. - Al-Jahim (The Inferno) - Al-'Afarit (1990) — a major crowd-pleaser in her filmography. - The TV series Al-Bashayer (1987) — among her most famous television works. - She also performed in additional stage and television productions throughout a career spanning from the mid-1960s until her retirement.

Personal Life

• She had one daughter, Mirhan.
• She retired and wore the hijab in the early 1990s.
• She suffered from chronic heart issues and underwent medical interventions prior to her passing.

Facts and Trivia

• Considered one of the defining icons of Egyptian screens in the 1980s, thanks to her diverse choices and her ability to move seamlessly between romance, thrillers, and socially themed work.
• Al-Su'ud ila al-Hawiya, Al-'Afarit, and Darb al-Hawa are widely regarded as signature landmarks in her career.