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".

Filmografi

Agony of Love1960 · The 7th Wife1950 · سعادMiramar1969 · ZuhraEl Sab'a Afandi1951 · Raya and Sakina1982 · RayaAppointment with Life1953 · FatimaThe Thief and the Dogs1962 · نورThe Storm over Arabia1961 · LailaBanat Hawaa1954 · HikmatWife Number 131962 · عايدة صابر عبدالصبورBit of Fear1969 · فؤادةEid Night1949 · ياسميتةCity Lights1972 · سعاد شلبيMy Wife the General Manager1966 · عصمت فهميThe Unknown Woman1959 · فاطمة (شمس)Dalila1956 · Delilah / Inayat HanemMy One And Only Love1957 · ياسمينAlley of The Pestle1963 · HameedaA Woman's Youth1956 · سلوىThe Bread Seller1953 · NeamatFarewell, Love1956 · Lieutenant Houriaلا تذكريني1961 · ناهدGood News1952 · SanaaWomens' Tailor1969 · هدى