Nabila Obeid

Nabila Obeid

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Nabila is an Egyptian actress and is among the best recognized cinema figures as she was dubbed “Egypt’s first star”. She was born to a wealthy family and her talents were noticed...Read more by the Egyptian director Atef Salim in the film No Understanding on which she did not utter a single word. Thereafter she assumed the lead on the film “Rabi’ah al-‘Addawiyah”. Nabila was married to Atef Salim for a few years. She worked in Lebanese cinema and on stage. On television she assumed the lead on works such as Bardees ad Aunt Noor in 2003. The actress also produced some of her own movies such as I Fell into a Sea of Honey, she also worked on stage with Tahhiya Karyoka on “Robabika” and received the award for best actress for her role in the film The Investigation is still Ongoing in 1979. Nabila also received the award for other films such as The Suicide of the Flat’s Owner, The Virgin and the White Hair and Mother’s Fiancé. Nabila was chosen as a member of the judge’s committee in the 2003 Cairo International Film Festival. Nabila established herself following “Rabi’ah al-‘Addawiyah” however the crucial part of her life began when she started producing. She was in her best form with Ashraf Fahmy and in works adapted from Ehsan ‘Abd Al Qudoos. Also among her most important roles was Revealing the Hidden and Toot Toot.