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Samiha Samih

Samiha Samih

  • Actor

Also known as: سميحة سميح

Born: January 1, 1916 — October 12, 1942Birthplace: El Mansoura, EgyptNationality: Egypt3 credits

An Egyptian actress, born in the city of Mansoura. She was discovered by director Mohamed Karim when he was watching the screening of one of the films of the artist Mohamed Abdel Wahab in the city of Mansoura. He promised her to introduce her to the cinema, as she was passionate about appearing in the cinema. Indeed, when he decided to direct the film (Happy Day), he summoned her from Mansoura to star in the film. He trained her in acting and to get rid of her local dialect. She played supporting roles in her next films, and the directors and producers did not accept her to cast her in starring roles. She was later found dead with a gunshot wound. Fiery.

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In memory of Samiha Samih

Date of passing: October 12, 1942Age at death: 26Cause: shot to the head

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