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Arab Times
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab Times
Samiha Ayoub, an icon of Egyptian art, dies at 93
CAIRO, June 3: The Egyptian Actors Syndicate announced on Tuesday the passing of acclaimed actress Samiha Ayoub at the age of 93, marking the end of a towering legacy in Arab theater and Egyptian performing arts. In a statement mourning the loss, the syndicate described Ayyoub — widely known as the "Lady of Arab Theater"—as "an icon of Egyptian art," emphasizing that her contributions remain a milestone in the history of theatrical and television performance. Head of the Actors Syndicate, Ashraf Zaki, along with the board of directors, extended heartfelt condolences to her family and fans across Egypt and the Arab world. Egyptian Minister of Culture Ahmed Heno also expressed sorrow over her death, stating that "artist Samiha Ayoub passed away after a rich artistic career that spanned decades, during which she influenced cultural and artistic life in Egypt and the Arab world with timeless works." Heno described the late artist as "a model of a loyal and creative national artist who devoted her life to art and gifted her audience with an exceptional journey of creativity and uniqueness." He added that her works "will remain beacons illuminating the path of future generations, and her memory will live on in the hearts of her admirers." He stressed that her death represents "a huge loss to Egyptian and Arab art," citing her significant artistic and humanitarian value and a distinguished career that left behind an enduring legacy. Born in the Shubra district of Cairo, Samiha Ayoub graduated from the Higher Institute of Theatrical Arts in 1953, where she studied under renowned theater director Zaki Tulaimat. Ayoub's prolific artistic career spanned nearly 170 theatrical productions, along with a wide array of acclaimed film and television roles. Her most notable films include Land of Hypocrisy, Between the Ruins, Dawn of Islam, With Happiness, and Teta Raheeba. She also starred in influential television series such as Stray Light, Awane El Ward, and Al Masrawiya. Throughout her career, Ayoub received numerous honors, including presidential decorations from Egypt, Syria, and France, recognizing her exceptional contributions to the arts.
See - Sada Elbalad
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
"Shahada Moamla Atfal" Gets Teaser
Yara Sameh The official teaser for veteran Egyptian actor Mohamed Henedy's upcoming TV series "Shahada Moamla Atfal" has been unveiled. The cast also stars Hana Shiha, Noha Abdeen, Sabry Fawwaz, Samaa Ibrahem, Mahmoud Hafez, Khaled Anwar, and more. It is scripted by Mohammed Suleiman Abdul-Malik, directed by Sameh Abdelaziz, and produced by United Studios. "Shahada Moamla Atfal" consists of 15 episodes and is set to debut in the Ramadan 2025 drama marathon. The drama witnesses the second collaboration between Henedy, Shiha, and Abdelaziz after the 2018 comedy TV adaptation of "Ard El Nefak" (Land of Hypocrisy). The reimagining is based on a novel by Youssef El Sebai of the same title, " Ard El Nefak" which revolves around Masoud, a man fed up with his dead-end life who starts taking pills that play on his morals and gives him a different personality every day. It featured a star-studded cast that included the late Dalal Abdel Aziz, Mohamed Tharwat, Salwa Mohamed Ali, Samy Maghawry, and more. "Ard El Nefak" was directed by Abdel Aziz and Mohamed El Adl from a screenplay adapted by Ahmed Abdallah. "Shahada Moamla Atfal" also witnesses Anwar's comeback to the marathon after two years of absence. He made his last participation in the drama marathon in the 2023 star-studded TV series 'Risalat El Emam'.
See - Sada Elbalad
08-02-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Medhat Saleh to Perform 'Shahada Moamla Atfal' Theme Song
Yara Sameh Egyptian superstar Medhat Saleh has been tapped to perform the theme song of veteran actor Mohamed Henedy's upcoming TV series "Shahada Moamla Atfal". The cast also stars Hana Shiha, Noha Abdeen, Sabry Fawwaz, Samaa Ibrahem, Mahmoud Hafez, Khaled Anwar, and more. It is scripted by Mohammed Suleiman Abdul-Malik, directed by Sameh Abdelaziz, and produced by United Studios. "Shahada Moamla Atfal" consists of 15 episodes and is set to debut in the Ramadan 2025 drama marathon. The drama witnesses the second collaboration between Henedy, Shiha, and Abdelaziz after the 2018 comedy TV adaptation of "Ard El Nefak" (Land of Hypocrisy). The reimagining is based on a novel by Youssef El Sebai of the same title, " Ard El Nefak" which revolves around Masoud, a man fed up with his dead-end life who starts taking pills that play on his morals and gives him a different personality every day. It featured a star-studded cast that included the late Dalal Abdel Aziz, Mohamed Tharwat, Salwa Mohamed Ali, Samy Maghawry, and more. "Ard El Nefak" was directed by Abdel Aziz and Mohamed El Adl from a screenplay adapted by Ahmed Abdallah. "Shahada Moamla Atfal" also witnesses Anwar's comeback to the marathon after two years of absence. He made his last participation in the drama marathon in the 2023 star-studded TV series 'Risalat El Emam'.
