Shadia

Shadia

Birth name:
Fatma Ahmad Shaker

Date of Birth:
February 2, 1931, Sharqiyah, Egypt

Biography
Shadia has a strong presence as an actress on the screen; her voice as a singer is one of the most beautiful in the Arab world.

In her childhood, she was influenced by her father who sang and played 'ud (the lute). Her first appearance on the silver screen was opposite singer/actor/composer Mohammad Fawzi in the film al'aql fi agaza (The Mind on Vacation). Barely 16 at the time, her acting and singing talents were noticeable.

In 40 years, she made more than 200 films. Early in her career, she formed a successful duo with actor Kamal al-Shennawi. She sang alongside other singers such as Abdel-Halim Hafez, Mohammad Fawzi, Fareed al-Attrach, Kamal Hosni and Munir Murad.

Her first performances made her the dream girl of all young men of her time. She was always cast funny, kindly roles. Her songs were unique and unlike any others.

Until her retirement, she sang more than 700 songs of all genres.

Shadia's only stage play was Raya wa Shekina (Raya and Shekina). Meanwhile, she sang and acted in a number of radio series p align=justify> Filmography
Al-less wal kellab (The Thief and the Dogs)
La tasa'lni man nana (Don't Ask me Who I am)
Ma'boudat al-gamaheer (Adored by the People)
Lahn al-wfa' (Theme of Gratitude)
Dalilah
Merati Mudeer 'am (My Wife, the Director-General)
Aqwa' al-madina (Lights of the City)
Shay'u menn al Khawf (Some Kind of Fear)