Regina El-Jadawy

Regina El-Jadawy (1934–2020)

An Egyptian actress and former fashion model, she is considered one of the most prominent Arab actresses, with a career spanning over 62 years.

🔹 Personal Information

Real Name: Nagat Ali Hassan El-Jadawy

Birth Date: September 6, 1934 – Ismailia, Egypt

Date of Death: July 5, 2020 (85 years old) – Ismailia, Egypt

Cause of Death: COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Nationality: Egyptian 🇪🇬

Religion: Islam ☪️

Languages: Arabic, French, Italian, English

Profession: Actress, Fashion Model

Years Active: 1958 – 2020

🔹 Family Life

Husband: Hassan Mokhtar (Goalkeeper of Ismaily SC and the Egyptian National Team) ⚽

Marriage Date: November 22, 1970

Children: Ameera Mokhtar 👩

Relatives:

Tahya Carioca (Her aunt, who raised her)

🔹 Career

📌 Career Start: She was crowned "Miss Egypt" in 1958, which opened doors for her as a fashion model, before transitioning into acting.

📌 Her First Film: Ghareeba (1958)

📌 Notable Works:

Cinema:

Ishaa’at Hob (1960) 🎥

Karama Zawjati (1967)

Isabat Hamada w Toto (1982)

Hanfy Al-Abha (1990)

Al-Salam wa Al-Tha’ban (2001)

The Danish Experience (2003)

Bubus (2009)

Men 30 Sene (2016)

Tawam Rohy (2020) (Her last film)

Television: 📺

A'ilat El-Hajj Metwally (2001)

Ana w Enta w Baba Fi El-Meshmash (1989)

Hend w Dr. Na'aman (1984)

El-Wad Said El-Shaghal (with Adel Imam – Theater Play)

Laa'bat El-Nesyan (2020) (Her last TV work)

Television Hosting:

Hosted the program "Ask Regina" with the media personality Amr Adib

🔹 Death

📅 On May 24, 2020, it was announced that she had tested positive for COVID-19 while filming Laa'bat El-Nesyan. She was admitted to an isolation hospital in Ismailia and remained in the ICU for 43 days before passing away on July 5, 2020, at the age of 85.

May she rest in peace. 🕊️💔