Magda El-Sabahi

⭐ Magda El-Sabahi ⭐

(May 6, 1931 – January 16, 2020)

📽️ Egyptian actress and film producer, one of the most prominent stars of Egyptian cinema during its golden age. Her career spanned from 1949 to 1994, and she was known for her romantic, nationalistic, and social roles, in addition to her success in film production.

🎭 Personal Information

📍 Born: May 6, 1931 – Tanta, Egypt 🇪🇬

🕊️ Passed away: January 16, 2020 – Cairo, Egypt

🕌 Religion: Islam

💍 Spouse: Ihab Nafea (formerly)

👧 Children: Ghada Nafea

🎬 Early Career

She started her acting career at the age of 15 without her family's knowledge and changed her name to Magda to avoid being discovered. She made her cinematic debut in 1949 with the film "Al-Nasih" alongside Ismail Yassin.

🔹 She founded a film production company under the name "Magda Films", producing legendary films such as Jamila Bouhired and The Migration of the Prophet.

🏆 Notable Films

📌 National & Historical Films:

🇩🇿 Jamila Bouhired (1958) – Jamila 🏅

🕋 The Migration of the Prophet (1964) – Habiba

🏹 The Yemen Revolution (1966)

📌 Romantic & Social Films:

❤️ Where is My Life? (1956)

🎓 Girls of Today (1956)

👩‍🎓 The Adolescents (1960)

🕰️ A Lifetime Moment (1978)

📌 Films She Produced:

🎥 Jamila Bouhired (1958)

🎥 A Lifetime Moment (1978)

🎥 Al-Naddaha (1975)

💖 Personal Life

Married actor Ihab Nafea in 1963 and had their daughter Ghada Nafea 👧

After her divorce, she never remarried

Played a prominent role in the Egyptian Women Filmmakers Association

🕊️ Death

Passed away on January 16, 2020, at 88 years old

The funeral prayer was held at Mostafa Mahmoud Mosque in Cairo

She was buried in her family’s tomb in 6th of October City

🌟 A Timeless Legacy in Cinema 🌟

Magda El-Sabahi was not just a film star, but also a symbol of strong women and an actress who took on impactful roles. She left an everlasting mark on Egyptian and Arab cinema, and her films will forever be a testament to her talent and artistic elegance.🎞️✨