Somaya El Khashab facts for kids
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Somaya El Khashab
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Somaya El Khashab in 2014
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Somaya Saeed Said Fetiha El Khashab
October 20, 1966 Alexandria, Egypt
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| Education | Alexandria University |
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| Years active | 1998–present |
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Ahmed Saad
(m. 2017; div. 2019) |
Somaya El Khashab (born on 20 October 1966) is a famous Egyptian actress and singer. She started her career in 1998. She has acted in many TV shows and movies. Somaya became one of the most well-known actresses in Egypt. She has also won many awards for her work. In 2009, she became a singer. She released her first album called Hayessal eh.
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Her Journey to Stardom
Somaya El Khashab studied at the Faculty of Commerce. She graduated from Alexandria University in 1997. Her acting career began in 1998. Her very first role was in a TV series called Earth Secret.
Famous Roles in TV Shows
Somaya has played many memorable characters on television. Some of her most famous roles include:
- Alhaj Metwali Family (2001) with Nour El-Sherif
- The Truth and The Illusion (2003) with Fifi Abdou
- Raya and Sakina (2005) where she played Sakina, alongside Abla Kamel
- Interview on Life with Yousra
- Mahmood Almasri with Mahmoud Abdel Aziz
- The Satan Gardens (2006)
- Kayd Elnesa (2009)
- Kings Valley (2011)
- Wind Inherit (2013)
- Alhalal (2017)
Popular Movie Appearances
She also starred in several popular movies. These include:
- Randeefo (2001) with Kal Naga
- I Love You, Me Too (2003)
- Honor Day (2004) with Ahmed Ezz
- The Yacoubian Building (2006) with Adel Emam and Hend Sabry
- Justified Treason (2006)
Music Career and Awards
Somaya El Khashab started her music journey in 2009. She released her album Hayessal eh. She also made several music videos. Her last song was released in 2019.
She has received many awards for her acting and singing. In 2009, she won the Murex d'Or award from Lebanon. This award recognized her as the best Arab actress. In 2013, she won the ART award from Arab Radio and Television Network. This was for her excellent role in the TV series Wind Inherit. She was also honored in Saudi Arabia for her song “Btstaawa.” This song talked about important issues like violence against women.
Her Personal Life
Somaya El Khashab has been married a few times. In 2017, she married Egyptian singer Ahmed Saad. They later divorced in March 2019. She spoke in a TV interview about challenges she faced during that marriage.
Selected Works
Here are some of the TV series and movies Somaya El Khashab has been a part of:
TV Series
- 1998: Earth Secret
- 2001: Alhaj Metwali Family (as Madeha)
- 2003: The Truth and The Mirage (as Nabila)
- 2005: Raya and Sakina (as Sakina)
- 2006: The Satan Gardens (as Qamar)
- 2011: Women Trick (as Safeya)
- 2013: Wind Inherit (as Rahma)
- 2017: Alhalal (as Dahbeya/Kodeya)
Movies
- 2001: Rendezvous (as Toto/Tahani)
- 2003: I Love You, Me Too (as Farida)
- 2004: Honor Day (as Malak Henawi)
- 2006: The Yacoubian Building (as Suad)
- 2007: Hena Maysara (as Nahed)
- 2008: Master Omar Harb (as Habiba)
Albums
- 2009: Hayessal eh
Music Videos
- 2009: Ayzak Keda
- 2016: Ya Meskeen
- 2019: Btstaawa
- 2020: Arabeia Ana
