Sherifa Maher

Born: 1932-09-30

Egyptian actress Sherifa Mahear was born in 1932 in the Cairo neighborhood, Helwan. She graduated from a French high school and was discovered by the prominent Egyptian singer and musician Mohamed Abdel Wahab, who signed her on for a three year contract. She went on to work in cinema, appearing as both a singer and an actress. Mahear is best known for playing an an aristocratic woman and for her roles in the films: “Irham Dmoo’y” (Pity my Tears), “Karamet Zawgaty” (My Wife’s Dignity), Aaz El Habayeb" (Dearest Beloveds), and “El Masir” (Destiny).


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Destiny

as Manuella's Mother
Released: 1997-08-18

In the 12th century's Andalusia lives Ibn Rushd a prominent Islamic philosopher with his wife...

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Rabia el-adawiya

as Dalal
Released: 1963-02-10

Rabi'a al-Adawiyya is a classic film from 1963 based on the life of the early Sufi saint and...

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My Wife's Dignity

as Salwa
Released: 1967-09-18

Mahmoud spends all his time chasing women. As he tries to approach his colleague, she rejects...

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The Suspect

as sanya
Released: 1957-04-01

A broke gambler plans with the manager of a gambling hall to steal money from the safe of a...

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Iidini eaqlak

as Sanaa
Released: 1952-12-22

After Kamal returns to his hometown after finishing his studies and marrying a very beautiful...

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مجلس الإدارة

as uncredited
Released: 1953-01-19

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Dearest Beloved

as لواحظ
Released: 1961-04-03

The story of a family torn apart; the son goes to prison instead of his father for drug...

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Al-modeer Al-Fanni

as Layla
Released: 1965-02-03

After he gets fired from his job as a teacher, Hamouda works in a company, and soon discovers...

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Sons of the Devil

as uncredited
Released: 2000-04-13

Selim Abu Taqiyya, a drug kingpin who resides in Turkey, enlists his brother Mamdouh in drug...

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Ismail Yassine Fil Police

as Jamalat
Released: 1956-07-16

Ismail lives in a local neighborhood, next to his fiancée and her mother who objects to their...

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The Magical Lantern

as Mimi - Morsi's wife
Released: 1960-05-29

Mustafa mattress in a textile company, is suffering badly from director Morsi. He is married to...

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Tears Run Dry

as Farida, Sami Karam's wife
Released: 1975-06-30

The famous singer Hoda gets romantically involved with Samy Karam, the chief editor of a...

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Like A Matchstick

as uncredited
Released: 2016-08-24

A comedic tale created by the late actor Hussein Imam to pay tribute to the stars of the...

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Pity My Tears

as Ruhiya Abu Al-Majd
Released: 1954-10-31

When Amal's father falls on hard times, he sells his land to his neighbor, Mamdouh, who falls in...

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Mansion of Longing

as uncredited
Released: 1966-12-31

10 years after Fahmy died, Ahmed Abdel Gawad returned to his normal life. He falls for Zanouba...

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The Three Wise Men

as uncredited
Released: 1965-06-28

(Ameen) The merchant who sees many nightmares in his dream about a young man who accepts him to...

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رجل له ماضي

as صاحبة شقة الدعارة
Released: 2000-01-01

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How Can I Forget You

as uncredited
Released: 1956-04-30

Two orphaned sisters, one working as a singer (Sabah), and the other working as a dancer (Nadia...

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Fatinat aljamahir

as uncredited
Released: 1964-04-13

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Life is Sweet

as uncredited
Released: 1966-11-21

Three young men spend their summer at a camp in Alexandria until they cross paths with Mona who...

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Min radiin biqalilih

as uncredited
Released: 1955-04-14

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Ghaltet Ab

as Nehal
Released: 1952-11-10

A girl named Souad shows up to her father, who was the result of an affair he had with her...

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