Egyptian Actress Magda Al-Sabahi Passes Away

Renowned Egyptian actress, Magda Al-Sabahi, has passed away at the age of 89, her daughter, Ghada Nafi confirmed on Thursday. she added that her mother had died due to a recent health crisis.

Magda had a great artistic career, as she was one of the biggest stars of Egyptian cinema, taking the lead role in sixty films and she took the stage name of Magda.

In 1956, "Magda" founded her own film production company. In 1958, she played the lead role in the film by Youssef Chahine, Jamila al Jaza'iriya (Algerian Djamila), based on the story of Djamila Bouhired.

In 1995, Magda was elected president of the Egyptian Women in Film Association.