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Samia Gamal (Arabic: سامية جمال, born as Zaynab Khalil Ibrahim Mahfuz (Arabic: زينب خليل إبراهيم محفوظ), 5 March 1924 – 1 December 1994) was an Egyptian belly dancer and film actress.
Samia Gamal (1924-1994) was a famous bellydancer and actress who starred in several movies with Farid al-Atrash. She combined Eastern and Western dances and was known for her costumes, music and lighting.
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Dec 1, 2020 · The belly dancer and film actress made a lasting impression on Egyptian movies, taking leading roles in several successful musical films. Today marks 26 years since Gamal's passing from this world.
Mar 5, 2024 · Learn about the life and legacy of Samia Gamal, who was born on 5 March 1924 and became a star in Egypt, the USA, and France. Discover how she transformed oriental dance with her expressiveness, storytelling, and modern elements.
Jan 26, 2024 · Learn about Samia Gamal, one of the most famous Egyptian dancers in the history of Raqs sharqi. Discover her life story, her movies and her dance style, with examples and analysis.
Dec 5, 2017 · CAIRO – 5 December 2017: Samia Gamal is one of the most prominent Egyptian belly dancers in the golden era of Egyptian cinema. She was born in 1924 in Wana Al Qiss village in Beni Suef governorate as Zeinab Khalil Ibrahim Mafouz. Gamal was interested in dancing from a young age.
May 16, 2024 · Trailblazing her way through Egyptian history one swift and practiced swerve at a time, Egyptian belly dancer and silver-screen veteran, Samia Gamal, undoubtedly earned her status as a true Egyptian icon who remains to this very day a household name.
