Amina Rizk facts for kids
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Amina Rizk
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| Born | April 15, 1910 Tanta, Egypt
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| Died | August 24, 2003 (aged 93) Cairo, Egypt
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| Occupation | Actress |
Amina Rizk (born April 15, 1910 – died August 24, 2003) was a famous Egyptian actress. She starred in many movies and TV shows from 1928 to 1996. Amina Rizk appeared in over 200 different projects. She was known for being calm when she was older. But when she was young, people said she was quite funny!
Her Life and Career
Amina Rizk grew up in a poor area outside the city. She moved to Cairo, Egypt, with her aunt, Amina Mohamed. They both loved acting. After their very first play, they were kept at home for a while.
Amina Rizk became very popular for playing kind and loving mothers. She often played these roles in plays and movies. Some of her most famous films include Doa al karawan (1959). In this movie, she acted alongside big stars like Faten Hamama. She also played the mother in Bidaya wa nihaya. Here, she worked with actors such as Omar Sharif and Farid Shawqi.
Amina Rizk also starred in many TV shows. She worked on these shows from the 1980s until she passed away. She was even filming a TV series for the holy month of Ramadan right before her death. She was a true legend of Egyptian cinema and television.
