Some Interesting Facts about Zahret El-Ola on Her Death Anniv.

It has been almost nine years since the late iconic actor Zahret El-Ola passed away after a battle with a long illness.

El-Ola is considered as one of the most daring actresses of the 1950s and 1960s and she is known as the first glamour girl of Egyptian Cinema. 

The actress displayed her ethereal beauty and phenomenal charm in films like as 'Gahim ul-ghayra' (1953), 'Ana el hareb' (1963), 'Fi baitina rajul ' (1961), and 'Mawad gharam' (1956). However, her fascinating life story is much more than flashy achievements and staggering box office statistics.

Let’s take a look at some interesting facts about the iconic actress.

She was born in El-Mahala city in 1934 to a father who was a government employee and a mother of Turkish origin.

The late star is known for appearing in over 120 films and acting in over 50 series. While in school, she developed an interest in theater and made her public acting debut at a school concert.

The gorgeous actress enrolled in the institute of theater arts at Alexandria University in the 1950s.

After graduation, she made her acting debut in the play Children from poor families (1954), alongside the maven actor and filmmaker Youssif Wahaby.

El-Ola embarked on her journey in the Egyptian film industry with the 'khadani Kalbi' movie (1944), directed by Salah Zul Fakar. 

The star cast included in the titular roles with Sabah (Kwathar), Tahia Karioka, Mahmoud Shikoko and Negma Ibrahim, among others in supporting characters. Her acting strike a chord with the Egyptian audiences, and won the hearts of many with her ravishingly gorgeous presence.

El-Ola was married two times in her life; the first was to Egyptian actor Salah Zulfikar. Then to Egyptian director Hassan el-Seify and they over three decades had one daughter, the renowned director Manal el-Seify. Moreover, she is the famous Egyptian actor Ahmed Said Abdel Ghany’s aunt.

El-Ola is also known for joint collaborations and associations with legendary Egyptian actors like the late comedian Ismail Yassine, Abdel-Halim, and Farid Shawky.

In her last days, the star suffered a stroke, leaving her partially paralyzed and unable to walk and speak.

In 2013, she died at the age of 79 following a battle with a long illness.