Nabila Ebeed to Make Acting Comeback after 4-Year Hiatus

Veteran Egyptian actress ‎Nabila Ebeed is gearing up to make a comeback to the small screen after four years of absence.

Ebeed made her last onscreen appearance in the 2020 TV series "Sokkar Ziyada", which featured a starry cast that Hala Fakher, Samiha Ayoub, Nadia El Gendy, and more.

The series is titled, "Jathwa" and is an Egyptian-Saudi production.

"I am very excited because it is a great story and very different for me, and the character in the series is very new. The truth is, I have never presented anything like it or see it in any work before," Ebeed said in a statement.

The drama also features stars from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the Gulf.

The cast also includes Aida Reyad, Salwa Osman, Adam El Sharkawy, Ali El Sabaa, Layla al Salman, Aghadeir El Saeid, Shaila Sabt, and more.

The show reunites Ebeed with "Mafeesh Gheer Keda" director Khaled El Hagar for the first time in 18 years.

Born on January 21, 1945, Ebeed is among the best recognized cinema figures as she was dubbed “Egypt’s first star”. 

She was born to a wealthy family and her talents were noticed by the Egyptian director Atef Salim in the 196 film "No Understanding" . Thereafter, she assumed the lead on the film “Rabi’ah al-‘Addawiyah”. 

Ebeed was married to Atef Salim for a few years. She worked in Lebanese cinema and on stage. 

On the TV side, she assumed the lead on works such as "Bardees" and "Aunt Noor" in 2003. 

The actress also produced some of her own movies such as "I Fell into a Sea of Honey", she also worked on stage with Tahhiya Karyoka on “Robabika” and received the award for best actress for her role in the film "The Investigation is still Ongoing" in 1979. 

Ebeed also received the award for other films such as "The Suicide of the Flat’s Owner", "The Virgin and the White Hair",  and "Mother’s Fiancé".

She established herself following “Rabi’ah al-‘Addawiyah” however the crucial part of her life began when she started producing. 

She presented her best work with Ashraf Fahmy and in works adapted from Ehsan ‘Abd Al Qudoos.