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Devdiscourse News Desk | Cairo | Updated: 08-02-2021 11:09 IST | Created: 08-02-2021 11:09 IST
Shadia made her first appearance in ‘Azhar wa Ashwak’ (Flowers and Thorns). Image Credit: Google doodle
The famous Egyptian actress and singer, Shadia turns 90 today. Google today honors Shadia by dedicating a brilliant doodle to her on her 90
th birthday.
Shadia was originally named Fatma Ahmed Kamal Shaker. She was born on February 8, 1931 in the Helmyia El Gadida, in Cairo, Egypt. Shadia was famous for her roles in light comedies and drama in the 1950s and 1960s.
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Shadia was first recognized as a gifted singer by her family. When she was just 16, her father had put her in a talent competition where she drew the attention of two eminent Egyptian directors. They later assisted her in launching her career in the filmy world.