Mariam Fakhr Eddine
Mariam Mohamed Fakhr Eddine (Arabic: مريم محمد فخر الدين, 8 September 1933 – 3 November 2014[1]) was an Egyptian film and television actress, and was the second wife of prominent filmmaker Mahmoud Zulfikar (1914-1970). She was nicknamed the "Beauty of the Screen" (Arabic: حسناء الشاشة).[2] Before pursuing a career in acting, she won the title of Most Beautiful Face in a pageant organised by the French-language magazine Image. She was discovered by director Mahmoud Zulfikar, her future husband. Mariam Fakhr Eddine's first film appearance was in the 1951 film A Night of Love and she went on to appear in the films such as Back Again (1957), Sleepless (1957), The Cursed Palace (1962), Soft Hands (1963) and Secret Visit (1981).
Mariam Fakhr Eddine | |
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| مريم فخر الدين | |
 Mariam Fakhr Eddine in the late 1950s | |
| Born | Mariam Mohamed Fakhr Eddine 8 September 1933 Faiyum, Egypt |
| Died | 3 November 2014 (aged 81) Cairo, Egypt |
| Other names | "Beauty of the Screen" |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1951–2014 |
| Spouses | Mohamed Al Taweel
(m. 1961; div. 1965)Sherif Al Fadhali (div.) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Youssef Fakhr Eddine (brother) |
In the late 1950s and early 1960s, she initially found success in larger sentimental roles before transitioning into portraying matriarch late in her career.[3] Salah Zulfikar was a favorite leading man of her to work with, and she partnered with him in thirteen films.[4] In 2007, Mariam Fakhr Eddine was cast as Mrs. Aida in the French-Canadian romantic drama film Whatever Lola Wants. She attended the Alexandria International Film Festival in 2009.[5] Until her death in 2014, Fakhr Eddine appeared in more than 200 films.[3] Her younger brother, Youssef Fakhr Eddine, was also a leading actor.[6]
Early life and career
Mariam Fakhr Eddine was born in Faiyum, Middle Egypt to an Egyptian father, Mohamed Fakhr El Din, and a Hungarian mother. Her younger brother is actor Youssef Fakhr Eddine (1935–2002). She was educated at a German high school. Before pursuing a career in acting, she won the title "Most Beautiful Face" in a pageant organised by the French-language magazine Image. She was discovered by film director Mahmoud Zulfikar, whom she married in 1952. She gave birth to her daughter, Iman.
Her first film appearance was in the 1951 film A Night of Love. The film was entered into the 5th Cannes Film Festival. She went on to appear in the films The Murderous Suspicion (1953), The Good Land (1954), The Love Message (1954), A Window on Paradise (1954), Back Again (1957), Rendezvous with the past (1961), The Cursed Palace (1962) and Soft Hands (1963), and Secret Visit (1981).
Death
A few months after brain surgery, Fakhr Eddine died on 3 November 2014, at the Maadi Armed Forces Hospital in Cairo.[1] Following a religious funeral held at the Maadi Military Hospital Mosque, she was buried in 6th of October City, Giza Governorate.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Lailat gharam | ||
| 1953 | El shak el katel | ||
| 1954 | Shaytan al-Sahra | ||
| 1954 | Nafiza alal janna | ||
| 1954 | El Ard el Tayeba | ||
| 1954 | Resalet Gharam | Elham | |
| 1956 | El ghaeba | ||
| 1957 | Rehla gharamia | ||
| 1957 | Hareb minel hub | ||
| 1957 | Rodda qalbi | Princess Ingi | |
| 1958 | La anam | Safia | |
| 1959 | Nour el lail | ||
| 1959 | Malish gherak | Bassina | |
| 1959 | Kalb min dahab | ||
| 1959 | Hekayat hub | ||
| 1959 | Gharimet hub | ||
| 1959 | El hub el samet | ||
| 1960 | Malaak wa Shaytan | Guest Appearance | |
| 1960 | El imlak | ||
| 1960 | Abu Ahmad | ||
| 1960 | El banat waal saif | ||
| 1961 | Maww’ed Ma El Maady | ||
| 1961 | Wahida | ||
| 1961 | Mala zekrayat | ||
| 1962 | Al Qasr Al Mal’oun | ||
| 1963 | Narr fi sadri | ||
| 1963 | Soft Hands | ||
| 1970 | Souq el-harim | ||
| 1970 | Al-wadi el-asfar | ||
| 1972 | El-asfour | ||
| 1972 | Leilet hob akhira | ||
| 1973 | Zekra Lailat Hubb | Guest Appearance | |
| 1973 | Shellet el-moraheqin | ||
| 1974 | Wa kan el hob | ||
| 1976 | Daqqit qalb | Mona's mother | |
| 1977 | Harami el hob | ||
| 1978 | Al-Raghba w Al-Thaman | ||
| 1981 | Zeyara Serreya | Olfat | |
| 1983 | El-azraa wa el-shaar el-abyad | ||
| 1985 | Basamat fawk al-maa | ||
| 1986 | Wl-zeyara el-akhira | ||
| 1996 | El noom fi el asal | Madame Zizi | |
| 2001 | El hob el awel | Rania's grandmother | |
| 2007 | Whatever Lola Wants | Mrs. Aida | |
| 2010 | Aytl Jensen, une vie de cinéma | Documentary |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | El-Hubb Fi Haqeeba Diplomacia | ||
| 2000 | Opera aida |
References
- "Renowned Egyptian actress Mariam Fakhr Eddine passes away". Al-Ahram Online. 3 November 2014. Retrieved 18 May 2015.
- "رحيل "حسناء الشاشة" المصرية الفنانة مريم فخر الدين". CNN Arabic. 3 November 2014. Retrieved 18 May 2015.
- "رحيل حسناء الشاشة العربية مريم فخر الدين". Al Jazeera. 4 November 2014. Retrieved 18 May 2015.
- "Mariem Fakhr Eldin - Actor Filmography، photos، Video". elCinema.com. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
- "وفاة "حسناء الشاشة" المصرية مريم فخر الدين عن 81 عاما". France 24. 4 November 2014. Retrieved 18 May 2015.
- "Egyptian Actress Mariam Fakhreddine Dead at 81". Naharnet. 3 November 2014. Retrieved 18 May 2015.