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Actor
Soad Hosny
Famoose for
Becoming an enduring star of Egyptian film musicals and dramas.
Cairo 30 · Watch Out for Zouzou
- Born
- 26 January 1943
- Birthplace
- Cairo, Egypt
- Died
- 21 June 2001
More people
Soad Hosny
Soad Hosny was an Egyptian actor whose screen work combined dancing, singing and dramatic range.
Early life
Cairo
Grew up in a large family.
Early talent
Entered cinema while still young.
Career
- 1959
Film debut
Appeared in Hassan and Naima.
- 1960s–1970s
Leading roles
Became one of Egyptian cinema’s major stars.
- 1980s–1990s
Later films
Continued demanding dramatic roles.
Selected films
Cairo 30
Appeared in the social drama.
Watch Out for Zouzou
Led the popular musical.
The People on Top
Starred in the social satire.
Beyond work
Versatility
Moved between comedy, dance and serious drama.
Later life
Spent her final years in London.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Unknown author Unknown author. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
