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Gamalat Zayed Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1919-02-16

Birthplace:
Cairo, Egypt

Credits:
46 Total Roles

Gamalat Zayed

Acting

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Biography

An Egyptian actress, she was born in February 1919 in the Sayeda Zeinab district of Cairo, into an artistic family, as she was the sister of actress Amal Zayed.

She began her acting career on the radio, and became famous for her role as "Umm Bunduq" in the TV series "Sa'at Li Qalbak" (An Hour for Your Heart) and for her role as "Umm Ali" in the radio series "Aylet Marzouq Effendi".

Her cinematic career began in 1945 in the film "Casino Al Latafa" (Casino of Kindness) with Mohamed Abdel Mutalib and Samia Gamal. She then starred in the film "She Was an Angel" (1947) with Mary Queeny, Faten Hamama, and Yehia Chahine. Her work continued after that, most notably: "Women Don't Know How to Lie," "My Wife's Groom," and "The Secret of the Invisibility Cap."

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
1973 When Love Sings MOVIE Self
1970 أشجان TV Self
1968 ُُThe Student and the Teacher MOVIE الأبلة
1966 إجازة صيف MOVIE جمالات - زوجة مصطفي الأولي
1966 Chakawet rejala MOVIE سنية الدلالة
1964 Kol El Regala Keda MOVIE الخادمة لواحظ
1961 Sett El Banat MOVIE om-ali
1960 People Downstairs MOVIE Fatima
1960 Boundless Love MOVIE Self
1960 Abu Ahmad MOVIE Self

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