Samiha Ayoub (Arabic: سميحة أيوب) is an Egyptian actress known for her work on stage, in film and on television. In 2015, she received the Nile Award in the Arts,[1][2] and in the same year, the large hall in the National Theater was named after her, in honour of her outstanding career in cinema and theater, and her contributions to the theatrical arts in Egypt.[3]
Samiha Ayoub | |
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| Born | March 8, 1932 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1938–present |
| Awards | Order of Sciences and Arts, 2015 |
Biography edit
Samiha Ayoub was born in Shubra, Cairo in 1932.[3] She graduated from the Nun's School then joined the Acting Institute in 1952. Her breakthrough came after her role in Samara and Rabaa ElAdawya (radio series). She has been married three times, to actor Mohsen Sarhan, actor Mahmoud Morsy, and playwright Sa’ed Eddine Wihbe (Saad Eddin Wehbe).[4]
Professional life edit
From 1972 to 1975, Ayoub managed The Modern Theatre, and from 1975 to 1985, she was the director of Al-Qawmy Theatre. She acted in the famous television miniseries El Miraya alongside Salah Zulfikar in 1984.[1][5]
Plays edit
Films edit
- Motashareda
- Shatea Al-Gharam Wal Wahsh[1]
- Bein El Atlal (1959)[1]
- Tita Rahiba (2012)[1]
- El-Leila El-Kebira (2015)[1]
Television edit
- El Miraya (1984)
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "New book celebrates Egypt's famed actress Samiha Ayoub". Ahram Online. 6 March 2016. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ^ "Samiha Ayoub, Nagy Shaker, Hassan Sharara among winners of top State Awards from arts". Ahram Online. 14 June 2015. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ^ a b "Samiha Ayoub to be guest of 'Molhem' project". Egypt Today. 5 November 2017. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ^ "Samiha Ayoub Support's Cairo Festival Decision to Support Palestine". Al Bawaba. 15 November 2000. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ^ Series - المرايا - 1984 Cast، Video، Trailer، photos، Reviews، Showtimes, retrieved 2022-04-02