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Rushdy Abaza (1960-1977)
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♊ Gemini
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鼠 Rat
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Samia Gamal: Egyptian belly dancer and actress (1924–1994).
Born (died at age 70).
Samia Gamal has 17 credits in our database.
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Filmography (17)
Biography
Zeinab Ali Khalil Ibrahim Mahfouz (Arabic: زينب علي خليل إبراهيم محفوظ; 5 March 1924 – 1 December 1994), known professionally as Samia Gamal (سامية جمال), was an Egyptian belly dancer and film actress. Gamal performed in more than 50 movies during her career. She is regarded as one of the most prominent Egyptian belly dancers in the golden era of Egyptian cinema. After working as an extra in films such as The Determination (1939), she became a leading lady in a number of Egyptian cinema classics, such as Red Lipstick (1946), Lady Ghost (1949), The Hawk, The Count of Monte Cristo (both 1950), The Monster (1954), The Second Man (1959), and Sukkar Hanem (1960). In 1949, she was made the National Dancer of Egypt by King Farouk I.
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How old was Samia Gamal?
Samia Gamal was born on and passed away on at the age of 70.
What movies or shows has Samia Gamal been in?
Samia Gamal has 17 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Girl from the Neighborhood (1964), The Second Man (1959), Every Beat of My Heart (1959), Desert Warrior (1957), A Cigarette and a Glass (1955).
Where can I find more information about Samia Gamal?
You can find more about Samia Gamal on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
