Faiza Abdel Jawad

Faiza Abdel Jawad ✨

Egyptian Actress (1940–2016)

🔹 Personal Information

📅 Born: March 17, 1940 – Giza, Egypt

🕯 Died: February 20, 2016 (aged 75) – Cairo, Egypt

🌍 Nationality: Egyptian 🇪🇬

🗣 Languages: Arabic (Egyptian dialect)

🎭 Profession: Actress, TV actress, Extra

📅 Years Active: 1957 – 2016

🔹 Career 🎬

Considered one of the most famous supporting actresses in Egyptian cinema.

Discovered by actor Rushdy Abaza during the filming of Tamr Henna (1957), as she lived near the filming location.

Known for her strong facial features and unique fighting style, earning her the title "Best Head-Butting Actress" 💥.

Appeared in over 101 films, TV series, and theater performances.

🔹 Notable Works 🎥

✅ Films:

Al-Mashbouh (1981)

Ghareeb Fi Beiti (1982)

Hob Fi Al-Zinzana (1983)

Hona Al-Qahira (1985)

Al-Taweetha (1987)

Bab Sharq (1989)

Leih Ya Donia (1994)

Bobos (2009)

✅ TV Series:

Bakiza & Zaghloul (1987)

Sanbol Baad Al-Million (1987)

Al-Ama Nour (2003)

Souq Al-Khudar (2006)

Zahra wa Azwajha Al-Khamsa (2010)

Kaid Al-Nisa (2011)

✅ Theater Plays:

Hakim Oyun (2001)

Hob Fi Al-Takhshiba (1994)

🔹 Struggles in Later Life 💔

❌ Never obtained membership in the Actors' Syndicate despite her long career and repeated attempts.

💰 Faced severe financial struggles, leading her to take on other jobs, including managing actresses' costumes in clothing companies.

🩺 Suffered serious health issues that affected her mobility, forcing her to quit acting.

🕊 Passed away on February 20, 2016, after a long battle with illness.

🔹 Awards & Recognition 🏆

🏅 Received the Alexandria Mediterranean Film Festival Award in 2004.

🔹 Her Legacy 🌟

Despite playing secondary roles, Faiza Abdel Jawad left a strong mark on Egyptian cinema with her unique personality and powerful performances as tough women. Her memory remains alive among audiences and Egyptian film lovers. 🎭💖