Samiha Ayoub

Samiha Ayoub (Arabic: سميحة أيوب‎) is an Egyptian actress known for her work on stage, in film and on television. In 2015, she received the Nile Award in the Arts,[1][2] and in the same year, the large hall in the National Theater was named after her, in honour of her outstanding career in cinema and theater, and her contributions to the theatrical arts in Egypt.[3]

Samiha Ayoub
Born (1932-03-08) March 8, 1932
Shubra, Cairo, Egypt
NationalityEgyptian
OccupationActress
Years active1938–present

Biography

Samiha Ayoub was born in Shubra, Cairo in 1932.[3] She graduated from the Nun's School then joined the Acting Institute in 1952. Her breakthrough came after her role in Samara and Rabaa ElAdawya (radio series). She has been married three times, to actor Mohsen Sarhan, actor Mahmoud Morsy, and playwright Sa’ed Eddine Wihbe (Saad Eddin Wehbe).[4]

Professional life

From 1972–1975, Ayoub managed The Modern Theatre, and from 1975–1985, she was the director of Al-Qawmy Theatre.[1]

Plays
  • Al-Bakheel (The Miser)[1]
  • Kobry Al-Namoos (Mosquito Bridge)[1]
  • Sikkat Al-Salama (The Right Way)[1]

Films
  • Motashareda
  • Shatea Al-Gharam Wal Wahsh[1]
  • Bein El Atlal (1959)[1]
  • Tita Rahiba (2012)[1]
  • El-Leila El-Kebira (2015)[1]

References
  1. "New book celebrates Egypt's famed actress Samiha Ayoub". Ahram Online. 6 March 2016. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  2. "Samiha Ayoub, Nagy Shaker, Hassan Sharara among winners of top State Awards from arts". Ahram Online. 14 June 2015. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  3. "Samiha Ayoub to be guest of 'Molhem' project". Egypt Today. 5 November 2017. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  4. "Samiha Ayoub Support's Cairo Festival Decision to Support Palestine". Al Bawaba. 15 November 2000. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
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