Fifi Abdou facts for kids
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Fifi Abdou
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| فيفي عبده | |
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| Pronunciation | ˈfiːfi ˈʕæbdu |
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Atiyat Abdul Fattah Ibrahim
عطيات عبد الفتاح إبراهيم April 26, 1953 |
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| Children | 2 |
Fifi Abdou (born Atiyat Abdul Fattah Ibrahim) is a famous Egyptian belly dancer and actress. She was born on April 26, 1953, in Cairo, Egypt. Many people think of her when they hear about belly dancing from her time performing.
Early Life and Dance Career
Fifi Abdou's birth name is Atiyat Abdul Fattah Ibrahim. Her father was a policeman, and she grew up with 11 brothers and sisters. Her brother, Abdelraheem Abdul Fattah Ibrahim, really encouraged her to pursue her career.
When she was 12 years old, Fifi joined a traditional Egyptian dance group called a baladi troupe. Later, she also worked as a model. She started to become well-known in the early 1970s. She was the main performer at a place called the Arizona.
Over the years, Fifi danced at many other famous places. These included hotels like Le Meridien, Mena House, and the El Gezira Sheraton. Her dance shows often lasted about two hours. She was known for her amazing costumes, owning thousands of them. Some were very expensive!
Acting Career
In the 1980s, Fifi Abdou started acting in Egyptian movies. This gave her chances to act in smaller roles in the early 1990s. She worked with big movie stars like Salah Zulfikar, Ahmed Zaki, and Yousra.
More recently, Fifi has starred in several TV shows. These shows are very popular and are shown across the Arab world, especially during the holy month of Ramadan. In 2006, she played the main character in a show called Souq El Khudar, which means The Greenmarket. In this show, she played a strong marketwoman. She also acted in the drama Al Hakika wa Al Sarab. In 2019, she starred in the Ramadan series Kingdom of Gypsies.
Personal Life
Fifi Abdou has been married five times. She has two daughters and one adopted daughter. One of her daughters, Azza Mujahid, is also an actress. Azza has a daughter named Quisha Mujahid.
Fifi Abdou is known for being one of the wealthiest women in Egypt. She is also known for giving money to help people in need in Cairo.
Selected Films
- 1990: One Woman is not Enough
- 1993: Minister in Plaster
