Shadia
Fatma Ahmed Kamal Shaker, better known by her stage name Shadia. was an Egyptian actress and singer. She was famous for her roles in light comedies and drama in the 1950s and 1960s. She was the third wife of Salah Zulfikar. Shadia was one of the iconic actresses and singers in Egypt and the Middle East region and a symbol of the golden age of Egyptian cinema and is known for her many patriotic songs. Her movies and songs are popular in Egypt and the Arab World. Critics consider her the most successful comprehensive Egyptian and Arabic artist of all time. Her first appearance in a film was in "Azhar wa Ashwak" (Flowers and Thorns), and her last film was "La Tas'alni Man Ana" (Don't Ask Me Who I Am).[1] She is also known for her patriotic song "Ya Habibti Ya Masr" (Oh Egypt, My Love) and her breakthrough leading role in the Egyptian movie "Al Maraa Al Maghoula" (The Unknown Woman).[2] Six of her movies are listed in the top 100 Egyptian movies of the 20th century. In April 2015, she became the first actress to be awarded an honorary doctorate by the Egyptian Academy of Arts. She was given the nickname "Idol of the Masses" following her successful movie "Maaboudat El Gamaheer" (Idol of the Masses).[citation needed] Other notable nicknames include "The Guitar of the Arabic Singing" and "The Golden Guitar".
Acting
Movie
My Wife the General Manager
as عصمت فهمي
1966
Movie
The Thief and the Dogs
as نور
1962
Movie
Wife Number 13
as عايدة صابر عبدالصبور
1962
Movie
Bit of Fear
as فؤادة
1969
Movie
Idol of the Masses
as Sohair
1967
Movie
The Leech
as سلوى
1956
Movie
Miramar
as Zuhra
1969
Movie
Raya and Sakina
as Raya
1982
Movie
Women Can’t Lie
as Laila
1954
Movie
My One And Only Love
as ياسمين
1957
Movie
Farewell, Love
as Lieutenant Houria
1956
Movie
Alley of The Pestle
as Hameeda
1963
Movie
My Wife's Ghost
as Aida
1968
Movie
Don't Ask Me Who I Am
as Aisha
1984
Movie
Love Has No Cure
as Samra
1952
Movie
Appointment with Life
as Fatima
1953
Movie
The Adventures of Ismail Yassine
as Mesteka
1954
Movie
The Road
as Karima كريمة
1964
Movie
El Murra El Maghoula
as فاطمة (شمس)
1959
Movie
Marriage for Half an Hour
as Fatma (The Nurse)
1969
Movie
We Do Not Sow The Thistle
as Mrs. Jaber/Nargis
1970
Movie
Melody of Devotion
as Seham
1955
Movie
Banat Hawaa
as Hikmat
1954
Movie
My Wife's Dignity
as Nadia
1967
Crew
Movie
Wife Number 13
Songs
1962
Movie
The Leech
Songs
1956
Movie
Marriage for Half an Hour
Songs
1969
Movie
Qadam Al Kheir
Songs
1952
Movie
Dalila
Songs
1956
Movie
City Lights
Songs
1972
Movie
The 7th Wife
Songs
1950
Movie
Owner of Few Piasters
Songs
1949
Movie
Soul and body
Songs
1948
Movie
Ana Wi Habibi
Songs
1953
Movie
Doubt, My Love
Songs
1979
Movie
A woman in love
Songs
1974