Veteran Egyptian Actress Samiha Ayoub Dies at 93
Renowned Egyptian actress Samiha Ayoub passed away on Tuesday at the age of 93, according to a statement released by the Egyptian Actors' Syndicate.
Born in 1932, Ayoub began her artistic journey at the age of 15, appearing in the 1947 film The Vagabond, followed by Love in 1948. In 1949, she enrolled at the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts, founded by the prominent director Zaki Toleimat, under whose guidance she studied.
Alongside her education, Ayoub maintained an active career in both theater and film. In the 1950s, she starred in several notable productions, including Beach of Love. She graduated from the institute in 1953.
Ayoub later joined Egypt's National Theatre, where she served as director twice between 1975 and 1989. She also led the Modern Theatre from 1972 to 1975.
Over the course of her distinguished career, Ayoub performed in nearly 170 theatrical productions, in addition to numerous appearances in film and television.
Her final film role was in Eid Night (2024), starring alongside Yousra El Lozy, Riham Abdel Ghafour, Abir Sabri, Naglaa Badr, and Hanady Mehanna. The film was written by Ahmed Abdallah and directed by Sameh Abdel Aziz.
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