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Ma'ali Zayed

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Ma'ali Zayed
معالي زايد
Born(1953-11-05)November 5, 1953
Cairo, Egypt
DiedNovember 10, 2014(2014-11-10) (aged 61)
Cairo
OccupationActress
Years active1977 - 2013
Notable work

Ma'ali Zayed (Arabic: معالي زايد; November 5, 1953 - November 10, 2014)[1] was an Egyptian actress who appeared in over 30 films, as well as numerous theatrical productions and television series in Egypt.

She studied at the College of Art Education and then the Higher Institute of Cinema. Her first artistic appearance on television was in the movie “The Promised Night.” Zayed gained prominence for her roles in the series "Tears in Shameless Eyes" and "Heat Wave," as well as her part in the theatrical production "Extra Sugar." Her career in cinema commenced in 1987 with her debut film "Life is Wasted, My Son." Notably, she rose to fame for her performances in "The Egg and the Stone" and "Those Gentlemen," the latter being a groundbreaking Egyptian film that addressed the subject of gender-affirming surgery (female-to-male) in Arabic societies.[2]

She died on November 10, 2014, following a long battle with the Lung cancer.[3]

Early life and education

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Zayed was born on November 5, 1953, on Champollion Street in central Cairo, into a family with a rich tradition in acting, writing scripts, and singing.[4] Her mother, Amal Zayed, and her aunt, Gamalat Zayed, were both esteemed actresses. Zayed pursued her education at the College of Art Education and later attended the Higher Institute of Cinema, where she honed her skills in filmmaking. She graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts with a focus on painting.[5]

Early career

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Born on November 5, 1953, Ma'ali Zayed began her acting career with supporting roles in various movies and television series. Notable among her early works are her roles in the movie "We Daa Al Omr Ya Waladi" (Arabic: ضاع العمر يا ولدي) (1978) and the TV series "Eilet El Doughry" (Arabic: عيلة الدوغري) (1980). However, it was her ability to make bold and instinctive choices that distinguished her from her peers. Zayed soon started carving out her own niche in the film industry, delivering remarkable performances in television series such as "Bein El Quassrein" (Arabic: بين القصرين) (1987) and "Quasr El Shawk" (Arabic: قصر الشوق) (1988), the latter being based on the works of renowned Egyptian author Naguib Mahfouz.

In 1987, she received the prestigious Best Actress Award from the Film Society for her exceptional performance in the movie "Those Gentlemen" (Arabic: السادة الرجال), solidifying her status as a respected figure in Egyptian cinema.

Personal life

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Beyond her acting career, Maali Zayed had a passion for drawing portraits and harbored a dream of holding her own art exhibition. During breaks between acting engagements, she devoted time to preparing her paintings.[5]

She maintained a private farm along the Egypt-Alexandria desert road, where she sought solace and relaxation during breaks from her busy schedule. She was at one point married, but the relationship ended in divorce[4]

Ma'ali Zayed was admired for her beauty and warm personality. She decorated her home with paintings and awards, and had a pet dog.[4]

Selected works

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Movies

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Year Film Name Translation Role
1978 We Daa Al Omr Ya Waladi Life is Wasted, My Son
1980 Darb al-Fananeen The Artists' Way
1982 Aroosa wa gooz ersan Bride and Two Grooms
1983 Wala min shaf wala min duri Neither Seen, Nor Known
1983 El Arbagy The Wagoner
1984 Bayt al-Qadi The Judge's House Afaf
1984 el-Forn The Bakery
1984 el-Armala w al-Shaitan The Widow and the Devil
1985 Qadeyet Aam Ahmed Uncle Ahmed's Case Fatma
1985 Asal el-Hob el-Mor Love's Bitter Honey Yasmine
1985 Ana Ely Katlt El-Hanash I Killed El-Hanash
1985 El Shaqa Men Haq El Zogga The Wife Owns the Apartment
1985 El halal yiksab Halal Wins
1985 Estghaset Min Al-Alam El-Akhar A Cry from Beyond
1986 Li el-Hob Qesaa Akhira Love Has A Final Story Salwa
1986 E'mra'a Mutamareda A Rebellious Woman Safaa
1986 Al-Sakakeni Knives maker
1987 Shahed Ethbat Prosecution Witness Salma
1987 Al-Ta'na The Stab
1987 el-Sada el-Afadel Those Gentlemen Fawzia
1987 Al-Zawga Ta'arif Akthar The Wife Knows More Wafaa
1988 Samak Laban Tamr Hendy Fish, Milk, Tamarind Qadara
1989 Katebet al-E'dam Execution Squad
1989 Sydaati Anisaati Ladies and Misses
1990 Jahim 2 Hell 2
1990 Al-Khatar Danger
1990 Al-Baida Wal-Hajar The Egg and the Stone
1991 Al-Sarkha The Shout
1992 Doctora Ma' Martabet el-Sharaf PhD with Honors
1992 El-Mutahma The Accused Layla
1992 El-Zaman El-Sa'ab Difficult Time
1993 Lolaaky If It Weren't For You Salwa
1995 El-Marakbi The Ferryman
1995 Aswar el-Hob Love's Gates
1996 Ragol Mohem Giddann A Very Important Man
1996 El-Mokalma El-Qatela The Deadly Call
1996 Abu El-Dahab Gold Owner
2000 Qadr Emra'a A Woman's Destiny
2001 Anbar wal Alwan Anbar and the Colors

References

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  1. ^ ""نايل سينما" تحتفل بعيد ميلاد معالى زايد". www.youm7.com.
  2. ^ "Maaly Zayed - Actor Filmography، photos، Video". elCinema.com. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
  3. ^ "الموت يغيب الفنانة المصرية معالي زايد". الجزيرة نت (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-05-02.
  4. ^ a b c Gharib, Ashraf (13 Nov 2019). "Remembering Egyptian actress Maali Zayed".
  5. ^ a b "Maali Zayed - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
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