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Remembering Cinderella Soad Hosny (Photos)


Tue 26 Jan 2021 | 03:13 PM
Rana Atef

Tuesday marks the birthday anniversary of the iconic Egyptian actress Soad Hosny, the Cinderella. Hosny's wonderful performance in acting and singing made her one of the most favorite actresses in the history of Egypt.

Moreover, she succeeded in establishing a long artistic unforgettable career. She also shared the screen with legendary names such as Nadia Lotfy, Ahmed Mazhar, Hessin Fahmy, Roshdy Abaza, Ahmed Zaki, Youssra, and others.

Born in 1943, Hosny started her career in 1959 after taking part in Shakespeare's play, then renowned director Henry Barakat selected her to participate in "Hassan Wi Naaima" film in the same year.

The actress participated in 91 films, 1 TV show, and 8 Radio shows.

In 1991, she performed her last role in "Al Raeii Wa Al Nesaa" with Ahmed Zaki and Youssra.

Shortly, she traveled to London after suffering from health problems and she died after she fell from a balcony.

A number of Hosny's remarkable works are: "Al Sabaa' Banaat," "Al Sahera Al Saghera," "Amira Hobi Ana," "Saghera Aala El Hob," "Al Karnak," "Al Safira Aziza," "Eshaet Hob," and "Shafiaa' and Metwaly," and "Khali Balak Min Zozo."

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