Sabah Jazairi facts for kids
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Sabah Jazairi
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Syrian artist Sabah Al-Jazairi in a role in the series Rain Song
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Sabah Mohamed Jazairi
January 23, 1955 Damascus, Second Syrian Republic
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| Nationality | Syrian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1973–present |
| Known for | Sabah Al Jazairi |
| Spouse(s) | Rabah Al Taqi |
| Children | Rasha Al Taqi, Taraf Al Taqi, Karam Al Taqi |
Sabah Jazairi (Arabic: صباح جزائري) is a very famous Syrian actress. She has been in many TV shows, comedy skits, and plays. Some of her well-known works include "Al Ababid" and Bab Al-Hara. People call her "The Cinderella of the Syrian Screen." Sabah Jazairi has been acting for over 50 years. She has starred in more than 80 TV series. She has also won many awards for her amazing work.
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Early Life and Family
Sabah Jazairi was born in Damascus on January 23, 1955. Her family was already involved in entertainment. Her cousin, Nibal Al Jazairi, was also an actress. Her older sister, Samia Jazairi, became a very famous comedian.
Her Acting Journey
Sabah Jazairi started her acting career when she was 18. This was in 1973. She joined the cast of a comedy show called Salt and Sugar. She worked with famous Syrian comedians like Duraid Lahham. The next year, she acted in the series Primo. After that, she appeared in Sah Al-Noom. This show is one of the most popular Arabic comedies ever.
Returning to the Screen
After a short break, she came back to acting in 1979. She played different roles in the comedy series Wayne El Ghalt. This show was written and directed by Duraid Lahham. Her sister, Samia Jazairi, also acted in it. In 1980, she was in the series Narrow Paths. In 1982, she played Qamar in a children's show. It was called "Qamar of Land and the Sea". Qatar TV produced this show.
Big Roles in Drama
Sabah Jazairi took another short break from acting. She returned in 1989. She appeared in the drama series "Warm Hearts." She acted alongside famous stars like Asaad Fedda. Then, she performed in the Jordanian series "Valley of the Deer". In 1994, she had a special role in "Al-Akho". She played the character Alia. Her performance as Nargis in "Al-Ababid" in 1996 was highly praised. Many people think it was one of her best roles.
In 1997, she played Sumaya in Death Coming from the East. This was a historical fantasy series. Around the year 2000, she appeared in many works. Some of the most famous were "Hanin" and "Time of Silence".
Becoming a Household Name
In 2004, she starred in "Returning to Haifa". This show was based on a novel by Ghassan Kanafani. She then acted in other works, like "Ishtar." In this show, she played a kind aunt. She also received great reviews for her role in Nizar Qabbani. She played the mother of the poet Nizar.
In 2006, her fame grew even more. She joined the very popular series "Bab Al Hara". She played the role of Umm Essam. This role made her loved by new and younger audiences. Many people across the Arab World learned about her through this show.
After Bab Al Hara, she continued to act in many series. These include "People of the Raya" in 2010. She also starred in "Time of Barghout" in 2012. In the same year, she played Fakhriya Khanum in "Tahoun al-Shar". She was also Umm Jameel in "Perfume Al-Sham" in 2016. She acted in the social series "Sukkar Wasat" in 2013. In 2015, she was in "Waiting for Jasmine." This series showed the difficult reality in Syria.
Stage Performances
Sabah Jazairi has done a few plays. She was in the play "Weird". She also performed in the comedy play "Kasak Ya Watan". Both plays were written by Mohamed Al Maghout. She performed them with Duraid Lahham.
Her Family Life
Sabah Jazairi is married to Rabah al-Taqi from Lebanon. They have three children together. Their names are Rasha, Taraf, and Karam. Her daughter Rasha also became an actress for some years. Rasha is married to Amer Majzoub and has two children.
