Violet Sidawi
Also known as: فيوليت صيداوي
Born: January 1, 1890 — February 1, 1960Birthplace: LebanonNationality: Lebanon2 credits
A Lebanese actress, born in Lebanon in 1890. In the 1930s, she decided to move to Cairo in search of the world of fame. Upon her arrival in Egypt, she joined one of the artistic troupes on Imad al-Din Street and worked as a singer in the Levantine dialect. Najib al-Rihani saw her and included her in his theatrical group. Then she participated in his cinematic films. Her first film (His Excellency Kashkish Bey / 1931) was directed by Tullio Carini and starred by Naguib al-Rihani. She married one of the employees of the Al-Rihani Theater.
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In memory of Violet Sidawi
Date of passing: February 1, 1960Age at death: 70
