
Magda Al Sabahi
Biography
Magda is an Egyptian actress. She started her career at the age of 15 using a pseudonym, so that her parents wouldn't know. Her breakthrough came in 1949 in the film “Al Naseh” (The Mentor), after which she went on to become one of the most prominent female actresses in Egyptian cinema history. Her most notable films include “Anf wa Thalath Oyoun” (A Nose and Three Ears), “Jamila” and “Ayna Omry” (Where's my Life?). She got married once to producer Ihab Nafia'a, and has one daughter (Ghada).
Also Known As
Movie Appearances

An Egyptian Story
as Magda
1982

The Prophet's Immigration
1964

Lovers of the Night
1957

Immortal Song
as Sana Riyad Hamdi
1952

Maa Al Ayam
1958

Jamila, the Algerian
as جميلة بو حريد
1958

The Stranger
1956

طريق السعادة
as عليّة
1953

Lovers Village
as فاطمة سالم
1954

نهاية حب
as فاطمة
1957

Fi Sharaa Meen
1953

Life's Wishes
as Laila
1955

The Bread Seller
as Nelly Abdel Hakim
1953

Eve on the Road
as منى
1968

Ana Wahdi
as Nawal
1952

Qayes Wi Laila
as Laila
1960

Mid-Year Vacation
as Zainab
1962

Miss Hanafi
as Nawaem
1954

In Your Hands
1960

The Victory of Islam
1952