Naima Akef

Naima Akef 🎭💃

(1929 - 1966)

Egyptian Actress and Dancer

📌 Personal Information:

Born: 🗓️ October 7, 1929 - Tanta, Egypt

Died: 🕯️ April 23, 1966 (at age 36) - Cairo, Egypt

Cause of Death: ⚕️ Cancer

Nationality: 🇪🇬 Egyptian

Spouse: 💍 Hussein Fawzy (1953–1958), Salah El-Din Abdel Aleem

Children: 👶 Mohamed Salah El-Din Abdel Aleem

🎭 Artistic Career:

She started her life in the circus 🎪, learning acrobatics and performances.

She entered the entertainment industry through Kit Kat nightclub, where director Ahmed Kamel Morsi discovered her.

She had her first starring role in the film "Lahalibo" (1949) 🎬.

She appeared in more than 25 films, showcasing her talents in dancing, acting, and singing.

She won the Best Dancer in the World 🏆 award at the 1958 World Youth Festival in Moscow.

After her second marriage, she retired from dancing at her husband's request.

🎬 Notable Films:

🎥 Lahalibo (1949)

🎥 Baba Arees (1950)

🎥 Fatat Al-Sirk (1951)

🎥 Jannat wa Nar (1952)

🎥 Tamr Henna (1957)

🎥 Ahebak Ya Hassan (1958)

🎥 Bayaa Al-Jarayed (1963)

🕯️ Death:

While filming Bayaa Al-Jarayed in 1963, she experienced severe pain. After medical tests, she was diagnosed with intestinal cancer.

She underwent treatment but could not overcome the disease, passing away on April 23, 1966, after a three-year battle.

✨ Her Legacy:

One of the most iconic dancers in Egyptian cinema 💃.

Known for her charisma and lighthearted performances ⭐.

Her films are still watched and appreciated today, keeping her memory alive 🎞️.

Naima Akef was a golden name in Egyptian entertainment history, blending dance, acting, and singing with unparalleled charm! 🌟💖