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Soad Hosny

Acting Born Jan 26, 1943 Died Jun 21, 2001 Bulaq, Cairo, Egypt 104 credits
104
Total Credits
1959–2011
53 Years Career Span
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Biography

Soad Hosny was an Egyptian actress born in Cairo on January 26, 1943. She was known for her versatility and ability to play a wide range of characters. Her career began at a young age and she was noticed by author Abdelrahman El Khamissy. Hosny is one of the most influential actresses in the Arab world and is referred to as the "Cinderella of the Screen". She appeared in several notable films, including Ishayat hub, Al-ikhtiyar, and Al karnak, which are listed among the "Top 100 Egyptian films". Hosny passed away on June 21, 2001, at the age of 58.

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Career

Career overview

Soad Hosny began her acting career at a young age and was first noticed by author Abdelrahman El Khamissy. She went on to appear in numerous films, with at least nine of her movies listed in the "Top 100 Egyptian films" compiled in 1996 to celebrate the centenary of Egyptian cinema. Hosny's versatility as an actress allowed her to play a wide range of characters.

Hosny's filmography includes Ishayat hub, Al-ikhtiyar, and Al karnak. These titles demonstrate her involvement in various projects throughout her career. As one of the most influential actresses in the Arab world, Hosny's impact on Egyptian cinema is significant. Her ability to adapt to different roles has contributed to her enduring reputation.

Throughout her acting career, Hosny has been recognized for her talent and dedication to her craft. Her contributions to Egyptian cinema have left a lasting impression, and she remains a notable figure in the industry.

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Known for

Film

The Shepherd and the Women

as وفاء

Frequent co-stars

Ahmed Zaki 1 shared title
Yousra 1 shared title
Merna Walid 1 shared title

Career timeline

The Three Disappearances of Soad Hosni
The Shepherd and the Women
The Third Class
The HungerBird Of The Orient
He and She StoriesHe and She Stories · Songs
Afghanistan For What?
Love in a Jail Cell
Stranger In My House
Al-QadisiyyaA Dinner DateThe SuspectPeople Of The Top
The SavageThe Savage · ProducerThe Savage · Songs
Shafiqa and MetwallyShafiqa and Metwally · Songs
Women in the City
من أنا؟KarnakAmira.. My LoveAmira.. My Love · SongsWhom Should We Shoot?
Where Is My Mind?
Past LoveStrangers
النورسThe People and the NileThe FearWatch Out for ZuzuWatch Out for Zuzu · Songs
The ChoiceMy Wife & the Dog
The Lost LoveSunset and Sunrise
الحب الضائعThe ShowgirlThe Showgirl · SongsNadiaThe Well of Deprivation
NadiaThe Headmaster WomanThe Tale of Three GirlsSweet and NaughtySweet and Naughty · Songs
أيام معهShabab Magnoun GeddanShabab Magnoun Geddan · Songsاللقاء الثانيThe Second Wife
Cairo 30Fares Bani HemdanToo Young for LoveToo Young for Love · SongsThe Place of Weeping Lovers
El mughammerun el talataEl talata yuhebbunaha
لا شيء يهمThe Game of Love and MarriageThe RoadFirst LoveAl-Ozab Al-Thalatha
Aaela ZezeThe Laughing CrimeThe Groom Arrives TomorrowShakawet banatSerr el hareba
The Three Troublemakersصراع مع الملائكةMeeting at the TowerGhosn Al-ZaytounMen Gheir Ma'ad
Lady AzizaDearest BelovedWhy Am I LivingThe Seven DaughtersH-3
Eshaet HobGharamiat emaraaThe Girls in Summer3 Men and a WomanMoney and Women
Hassan and Nayima

Full Filmography

104 titles
  • The Three Disappearances of Soad Hosni (2011) as Herself
  • The Shepherd and the Women (1991) as وفاء
  • The Third Class (1988) as Manaa
  • The Hunger (1986) as زبيده
  • Bird Of The Orient (1986) as ريم
  • He and She Stories (1985)
  • He and She Stories (1985) Songs
  • Afghanistan For What? (1984) as امرأة أفغانية
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  • Love in a Jail Cell (1983) as فايزة حسن
  • Stranger In My House (1982) as عفاف عبدالواحد
  • Al-Qadisiyya (1981) as شيرين
  • A Dinner Date (1981) as نوال إبراهيم كامل
  • The Suspect (1981) as Fatima/Batta
  • People Of The Top (1981) as Siham
  • The Savage (1979) as Baheya
  • The Savage (1979) Producer
  • The Savage (1979) Songs
  • Shafiqa and Metwally (1978) as شفيقة
  • Shafiqa and Metwally (1978) Songs
  • Women in the City (1977) as ضيف شرف-بنفسها
  • من أنا؟ (1975) as ليلى
  • Karnak (1975) as Zeinab
  • Amira.. My Love (1975) as Amira
  • Amira.. My Love (1975) Songs
  • Whom Should We Shoot? (1975) as Tahany
  • Mean yekdar al-aziza (1975) as مشاهدي عرض الأزياء
  • Where Is My Mind? (1974) as Aida
  • Past Love (1973) as Maha مها
  • Strangers (1973) as نادية
  • النورس (1972) as د. مروة عبدالغفار حمزاوي
  • The People and the Nile (1972) as Nadia
  • The Fear (1972) as سعاد
  • Watch Out for Zuzu (1972) as Zuzu/Zeinab
  • Watch Out for Zuzu (1972) Songs
  • The Choice (1971) as Sherifa
  • My Wife & the Dog (1971) as سعاد
  • The Lost Love (1970) as Laila ليلى
  • Sunset and Sunrise (1970) as مديحة
  • الحب الضائع (1969) as نادية
  • The Showgirl (1969) as فايزة
  • The Showgirl (1969) Songs
  • Nadia (1969) as Nadia/Mona نادية / منى
  • The Well of Deprivation (1969) as Nahed / Mervit ناهد / مرفت
  • A Bit of Torment (1969) as إلهام / سلوى
  • A Bit of Torment (1969) Songs
  • Nadia (1968) as نادية
  • The Headmaster Woman (1968) as هدى
  • The Tale of Three Girls (1968) as Shahira شهيرة
  • Sweet and Naughty (1968) as عزيزة عبدالمُتجلي سطوحي/ نوسة وجدي
  • Sweet and Naughty (1968) Songs
  • Marriage on the Modern Way (1968) as نهى
  • ُُThe Student and the Teacher (1968) as سلوى
  • ُُThe Student and the Teacher (1968) Songs
  • Baba Ayez Keda (1968) as نادية شكري
  • Fire of Love (1968) as Nadia نادية
  • Eve and the monkey (1968) as نادية
  • أيام معه (1967) as ريم
  • Shabab Magnoun Geddan (1967) as Madiha (Ismat) مديحة (عصمت)
  • Shabab Magnoun Geddan (1967) Songs
  • اللقاء الثاني (1967) as هدى
  • The Second Wife (1967) as Fatma فاطمة
  • Shakket Al-Talaba (1967) as Mona منى
  • Cairo 30 (1966) as إحسان
  • Fares Bani Hemdan (1966) as Naglaa نجلاء
  • Too Young for Love (1966) as Samiha / Karima سميحة عبدالسلام/ كريمة عبدالسلام
  • Too Young for Love (1966) Songs
  • The Place of Weeping Lovers (1966) as سكينه
  • His Excellency, The Ambassador (1966) as Huda هدى
  • Chakawet rejala (1966) as فريدة مدبولي
  • The Wedding Night (1966) as Salwa
  • El mughammerun el talata (1965) as Mona منى
  • El talata yuhebbunaha (1965) as Iman ايمان
  • لا شيء يهم (1964) as سناء
  • The Game of Love and Marriage (1964) as Ameira أميرة
  • The Road (1964) as Elham إلهام
  • First Love (1964) as Donia دنيا
  • Al-Ozab Al-Thalatha (1964) as Elham إلهام
  • For Men Only (1964) as Salwa/Hassan سلوى (حسن)
  • Hekayet Gawaz (1964) as Adela عديلة منصور
  • The Teenagers (1964) as Nahed ناهد
  • Aaela Zeze (1963) as Sanaa Shalaby سناء شلبي
  • The Laughing Crime (1963) as Laila ليلى
  • The Groom Arrives Tomorrow (1963) as سميرة
  • Shakawet banat (1963) as Amany أمانى
  • Serr el hareba (1963) as Horia حورية
  • The Little Charmer (1963) as هنية
  • The Three Troublemakers (1962) as ميرفت
  • صراع مع الملائكة (1962) as نجوى
  • Meeting at the Tower (1962) as آمال
  • Ghosn Al-Zaytoun (1962) as عطيات
  • Men Gheir Ma'ad (1962) as سلوى
  • Lady Aziza (1961) as Aziza - عزيزة
  • Dearest Beloved (1961) as كوثر
  • Why Am I Living (1961) as نبيلة
  • The Seven Daughters (1961) as سلوى
  • H-3 (1961) as سعاد خطيبة احمد
  • No Understanding (1961) as Laila ليلى
  • El dow' El khafet (1961) as نوال
  • Eshaet Hob (1960) as Samiha
  • Gharamiat emaraa (1960) as أمينة
  • The Girls in Summer (1960) as سميحة
  • 3 Men and a Woman (1960) as ثريا
  • Money and Women (1960) as نعمت
  • Hassan and Nayima (1959) as نعيمة

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Soad Hosny best known for?

Soad Hosny is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Shepherd and the Women (1991).

When and where was Soad Hosny born?

Soad Hosny was born on January 26, 1943 in Bulaq, Cairo, Egypt. They passed away on June 21, 2001.

How many credits does Soad Hosny have?

Soad Hosny has accumulated over 104 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2011.

What is Soad Hosny's background in cinema and television?

Soad Hosny was an Egyptian actress born in Cairo on January 26, 1943. She was known for her versatility and ability to play a wide range of characters. Her career began at a young age and she was noticed by author Abdelrahman El Khamissy. Hosny is one of the most influential actresses in the Arab world and is referred ...

Soad Hosny by the numbers

104credits
96films
8TV series
1959–2011active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (104) Born on January 26 In memoriam 2001

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