Naimah Akef
Is an Egyptian actor who started her career in the âAakef Circus, her family where all circus numbers and acrobatic games were performed by family members. Although she quickly became the cleverest circus girl, yet she dreamt of becoming a film star. Hence actor Souâaad Mekkaawy encouraged her and introduced her to âNahhaas Filmsâ where she worked with Youssef Wahby in his film âShaadeyat al-waady i.e. Singer of the valleyâ. Her talent was discovered by director Hussein Fawzy who gave her a number of lead roles and later married her. She became one of the most famous musical film stars and became its symbol. Two years before her death of cancer, she retired and spent her time taking care of her only son from Accountant Salaah Abdul Aleem, her second husband.
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- 1958 ¡I Love you Hassanas Sukkra
- 1952 ¡The Sweetness of Loveas Bomba