Remembering Iconic Faten Hamama

Today, 6 years passed since the Lady of the Arab Screen, late well-known actress, Faten Hamama, passed away, at age 84.

Hamama was one of the most important artists who was able to touch the hearts of the Egyptian society with her distinguished roles and performance since she first appeared on screens when she was only 7 years old.

Born in 1931 to an Egyptian family, Hamama made her screen debut in 1939, before her activity and gradual success helped to establish her as a distinguished Egyptian actress.

Later, she became an icon in Egyptian and Middle Eastern cinema, Hamama substantially helped in improving the cinema industry in Egypt and emphasizing the importance of women in cinema and Egyptian society

She died on 17 January 2015, aged 84, and her funeral was attended by thousands of mourners who blocked traffic around the mosque where the service was being held. The event was broadcast live on a Tv. channel, as many public figures attended the funeral.