Ghada ElShamaa

Born: 1959-12-31

Ghada El-Shamaa is a Syrian actress. She started her career in 1976 through a role in the television series "Albayader" (The Wheat Storages). Her breakthrough came when Doreid Laham cast her in his series "Wein Elghalat" (Where is the Fault) in 1979, after which she appeared in numerous Syrian films and series. After she gained popularity in Syria, she attracted the attention of Egyptian director Hosam Eldin Mostaf, who introduced her to the film industry in Egypt. She landed many roles in Egyptian films, the most famous which being her role in the 1991 comedy "Almoshaghebat wal Cabtain" (The Rowdies and the Coach). Her other notable film roles include "Bomb Action"m "Seraa Alhasnawat" (The Battle of the Beauties) and "Alqalb wa ma Yaa'shaq" (The Heart and What it Admires).


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The Path of Remorse

as Maha
Released: 1987-01-01

Tariq is a straight architect, the mother of his fiancé Maha refuses to complete their marriage...

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The Turtles

as uncredited
Released: 1996-07-15

A high school girl escapes from her village and works as a singer in Cairo, so the mayor decides...

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The Poor Girl Gets Married

as uncredited
Released: 2000-03-15

Sokkar, sells tissues in the street , and is in a relationship with Abu Samra, who promised her...

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What the Heart Wants

as GiGi
Released: 1996-11-18

Nariman, a widow who her late husband's family is trying to kill her meets Mamdouh, the son of a...

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Bewildered Girls

as سناء
Released: 1981-01-01

Some university students change their views on sex after hearing a lecture on the blind Syrian...

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The Female Taxi Driver

as uncredited
Released: 1989-01-01

A father and head of a poor family who works as a taxi driver for his family, his eldest...

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