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Sabah
Bringing Lebanese song and a exuberant screen presence to audiences across the Arab world.
The Heart Has Its Reasons · The Second Man
- Born
- 10 November 1927
- Birthplace
- Wadi Chahrour, Lebanon
- Died
- 26 November 2014
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Sabah
Sabah was a Lebanese singer and actor whose long career moved between Egyptian films, Lebanese theatre and concert stages.
Early life
Village childhood
Grew up near Beirut in a family that included other performers.
Early singing
Began performing while still young before moving into films.
Career
- 1945
Egyptian debut
Appeared in The Heart Has Its Reasons.
- 1950s
Film career
Became an established performer in Egyptian musical cinema.
- 1990s
Life on screen
Participated in a documentary about her career.
Selected work
The Heart Has Its Reasons
The film helped establish her stage name.
The Second Man
Played a cabaret singer in a crime film.
Soft Hands
Appeared in a musical comedy about changing social circumstances.
Beyond work
Family
Had two children, Sabah Chammas and Howayda Mansy.
Public image
Her clothes and outspoken personality challenged conservative expectations of women entertainers.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Further source ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: Unknown author Unknown author. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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