Safia ElEmary

Acting

Safia ElEmary

Born January 20, 1949 · Gharbia, Egypt (age 77)

No biography available.

Known For

Citizen MasreyCitizen Masrey · 1991
Citizen Masrey
6.51991
MovieDrama
The story of Mayor Abdul Razek al-Sharshabi (Omar al-Sharif) when his younger son, Tawfiq (Khalid al-Nabawi) is called for army recruitment, his wife (Safiya al-Omari), rejects it, suggesting to send someone else to go instead. So the Mayor persuaded a poor father named Abdul-Muqeem (Izzat al-Alayli) to send his only son Masrey instead.
Alhajar alddayirAlhajar alddayir · 1992
Alhajar alddayir
1992
Movie
Adel is a simple employee who is married to a teacher, and has three children but faces financial troubles. He meets Iglal,the corrupt businesswoman,who marries him and he becomes rich. Then he meets Sherine, another rich woman and marries her also. Till he feels lost and wants to go back to his old life.
The VolcanoThe Volcano · 1990
The Volcano
1990
Movie
Mahmoud lives in Upper Egypt, and he's pursued for a crime he didn't commit. He flees to Alexandria with his only son, Ahmed, and works as a porter at Haji Saleh. Mahmoud emigrates to America, and leaves his son with Haji Saleh, who gives all his wealth to Ahmed.
What RemainedWhat Remained · 2020
What Remained
2020
MovieRomanceDrama
Religion comes between Sharif and Laila, bringing their love story to an end. Sharif moves on with his life, but Laila can’t, and then they meet again. The film is an ode to the golden age of Egyptian cinema, centring on the seamstress of Souad Hosny.
Al-SharissaAl-Sharissa · 1993
Al-Sharissa
1993
Movie
Samia rebels against her unemployed husband until she gets a divorce, and starts dreaming of living outside the poor neighborhood into a rich life. She works for a rich man, and tries to seduce his son Sherif to marry her. But when she fails, she transfers the game to his unmarried uncle.
A Tale Behind Every DoorA Tale Behind Every Door · 1979
A Tale Behind Every Door
7.51979
MovieFamilyFantasy
(A tale behind every door) A television movie consisting of four short films, written by the great writer Tawfiq Al-Hakim and writer Katia Thabet, in each film a different problem is presented, and the four films starring Faten Hamama and different heroes, and they are, respectively: (Crazy position) starring Ahmed Ramzi, (I want to kill) starring Abu Bakr Ezzat and Safia Al-Omari, (the respected deputy) starring Ahmed Mazhar, and (guest at dinner) starring Jamil Ratib and Nadia Zulfiqar and Muhammad Al-Sabe, and each film talks about a specific social issue that occurs to a woman, and deals with each What happens to her.
DestinyDestiny · 1997
Destiny
6.81997
MovieDramaHistory
In the 12th century's Andalusia lives Ibn Rushd a prominent Islamic philosopher with his wife Zeinab and daughter Salma. The principality is ruled by Khalifa ElMansour who has two sons, ElNasser, an intellectual that likes Ibn Rush and is in love with his daughter Salma. The younger son Abdallah is more into dancing and poetry, spending most of his times with the gypsy family and getting the daughter pregnant. The Khalifa is depending on the extremists to build his army granting them more power which they use to combat artists and philosophers. The extremists succeed in recruiting Abd Allah and train him to kill his father. Events go on where Marawan, the gypsy singer, is killed and Ibn Rushd's books are burnt. Adapted from the real life of Ibn Rushd AlMasir is Chahine's statement against extremism.
The EmigrantThe Emigrant · 1994
The Emigrant
5.81994
MovieDramaHistory
The biblical tale of Joseph is told from an Egyptian perspective in this interesting character study. In this film, Joseph is called Ram. Ram, tired of his family's backward superstitious life, and tired of being picked on by his brothers, wants to go to Egypt to study agriculture. His brothers travel with him across Sinai, but then suddenly sell him to Ozir, an Egyptian who works for a Theban military leader, Amihar. Amihar is impressed by Ram's drive and personal charm and so grants Ram some desolate land outside the capital. Ram soon finds himself a pawn in the political and sexual games between Amihar and his wife Simihit, a high priestess of the Cult of Amun.

Movies

Citizen MasreyCitizen Masrey · 1991
Citizen Masrey
6.51991
MovieDrama
The story of Mayor Abdul Razek al-Sharshabi (Omar al-Sharif) when his younger son, Tawfiq (Khalid al-Nabawi) is called for army recruitment, his wife (Safiya al-Omari), rejects it, suggesting to send someone else to go instead. So the Mayor persuaded a poor father named Abdul-Muqeem (Izzat al-Alayli) to send his only son Masrey instead.
Alhajar alddayirAlhajar alddayir · 1992
Alhajar alddayir
1992
Movie
Adel is a simple employee who is married to a teacher, and has three children but faces financial troubles. He meets Iglal,the corrupt businesswoman,who marries him and he becomes rich. Then he meets Sherine, another rich woman and marries her also. Till he feels lost and wants to go back to his old life.
The VolcanoThe Volcano · 1990
The Volcano
1990
Movie
Mahmoud lives in Upper Egypt, and he's pursued for a crime he didn't commit. He flees to Alexandria with his only son, Ahmed, and works as a porter at Haji Saleh. Mahmoud emigrates to America, and leaves his son with Haji Saleh, who gives all his wealth to Ahmed.
What RemainedWhat Remained · 2020
What Remained
2020
MovieRomanceDrama
Religion comes between Sharif and Laila, bringing their love story to an end. Sharif moves on with his life, but Laila can’t, and then they meet again. The film is an ode to the golden age of Egyptian cinema, centring on the seamstress of Souad Hosny.
Al-SharissaAl-Sharissa · 1993
Al-Sharissa
1993
Movie
Samia rebels against her unemployed husband until she gets a divorce, and starts dreaming of living outside the poor neighborhood into a rich life. She works for a rich man, and tries to seduce his son Sherif to marry her. But when she fails, she transfers the game to his unmarried uncle.
A Tale Behind Every DoorA Tale Behind Every Door · 1979
A Tale Behind Every Door
7.51979
MovieFamilyFantasy
(A tale behind every door) A television movie consisting of four short films, written by the great writer Tawfiq Al-Hakim and writer Katia Thabet, in each film a different problem is presented, and the four films starring Faten Hamama and different heroes, and they are, respectively: (Crazy position) starring Ahmed Ramzi, (I want to kill) starring Abu Bakr Ezzat and Safia Al-Omari, (the respected deputy) starring Ahmed Mazhar, and (guest at dinner) starring Jamil Ratib and Nadia Zulfiqar and Muhammad Al-Sabe, and each film talks about a specific social issue that occurs to a woman, and deals with each What happens to her.
DestinyDestiny · 1997
Destiny
6.81997
MovieDramaHistory
In the 12th century's Andalusia lives Ibn Rushd a prominent Islamic philosopher with his wife Zeinab and daughter Salma. The principality is ruled by Khalifa ElMansour who has two sons, ElNasser, an intellectual that likes Ibn Rush and is in love with his daughter Salma. The younger son Abdallah is more into dancing and poetry, spending most of his times with the gypsy family and getting the daughter pregnant. The Khalifa is depending on the extremists to build his army granting them more power which they use to combat artists and philosophers. The extremists succeed in recruiting Abd Allah and train him to kill his father. Events go on where Marawan, the gypsy singer, is killed and Ibn Rushd's books are burnt. Adapted from the real life of Ibn Rushd AlMasir is Chahine's statement against extremism.
The EmigrantThe Emigrant · 1994
The Emigrant
5.81994
MovieDramaHistory
The biblical tale of Joseph is told from an Egyptian perspective in this interesting character study. In this film, Joseph is called Ram. Ram, tired of his family's backward superstitious life, and tired of being picked on by his brothers, wants to go to Egypt to study agriculture. His brothers travel with him across Sinai, but then suddenly sell him to Ozir, an Egyptian who works for a Theban military leader, Amihar. Amihar is impressed by Ram's drive and personal charm and so grants Ram some desolate land outside the capital. Ram soon finds himself a pawn in the political and sexual games between Amihar and his wife Simihit, a high priestess of the Cult of Amun.
I'll Never Come BackI'll Never Come Back · 1975
I'll Never Come Back
1975
MovieDrama
Dr. Ahmed falls in love with the young girl (Souad) who saved his child Essam from drowning, so that the relationship between them develops and Souad becomes pregnant with him, so he is forced to marry her, and he is forced to inform his wife (Hoda), who decides to leave and travel outside the country, before what happens that changes the course of events .
Bibo and BeshirBibo and Beshir · 2011
Bibo and Beshir
7.02011
MovieRomanceComedy
Limited by choices and eager for independence, a drummer and a basketball coach simultaneously agree to sign tenancy agreements with fishy terms. They meet by chance and fall in love without knowing they live in the same place.
At the Minister's DoorAt the Minister's Door · 1982
At the Minister's Door
6.51982
MovieDramaComedy
Kamal is a university student who is in love with Nora the daughter of a ruthless businessman who rejects him because he is poor and thus plots to keep him away from her. With the help of his friends they try to solve his problem especially after Kamal's father has been unjustly arrested for a crime he did not commit.
Layl Wa KhawanaLayl Wa Khawana · 1990
Layl Wa Khawana
1990
MovieCrimeDrama
The corrupt lawyer Mohaseb Awadallah exploits the small thief Salah to steal important documents from the safe of an investment company. When the lawyer feels that Salah's power is increasing, he gets rid of him through another thief named Shaqroun who carries out the lawyer’s plan.
Agony over smiling lipsAgony over smiling lips · 1974
Agony over smiling lips
1974
MovieDramaRomance
(Shahira) enters into a long struggle between reason and emotion, as she loves (Essam), her childhood friend, and they wait for their marriage together since childhood, until (Mustafa), the successful businessman, appears in her life, and with him a prosperous future full of luxury. She has to choose and give priority to her passion or reason.
Mr. AyubMr. Ayub · 1975
Mr. Ayub
1975
MovieComedy
Mr. Ayoub is a music teacher who tutors a group of young girls. His life takes an adventurous turn when he meets Tawfiq and his mistress Lola, as Ayoub grows infatuated with Mona, Tawfiq's daughter.
The Bey DoormanThe Bey Doorman · 1987
The Bey Doorman
6.81987
MovieFamilyComedy
Abdel Samea goes to Egypt with his wife and children looking for a job so he works as a doorman, and by being smart he works as a broker until he makes a lot of money
I Killed Al HanashI Killed Al Hanash · 1985
I Killed Al Hanash
4.71985
MovieActionCrime
Hassanein and Barhuma suffer from the abuse of (El-Hanash) a bully in the neighborhood. After some time, Hassanein travels to Greece where he meets with his mistress Aziza and marries her after knowing that she has a child as a result of their illicit relationship. On the other hand, El-Hanash gets his agents in Greece to go after Hassanein, which results of Aziza's murder by a bullet directed towards her by mistake instead of Hassanein.
Al-HarafishAl-Harafish · 1986
Al-Harafish
6.01986
MovieDrama
Tensions rise in the house of Suleiman Al-Nagy, the defender of the weak, because his son's wife, Radwana, fell in love with his other son Khider. When Radwana's husband Bark finds out, he accuses his brother of betraying him and tries to kill him but Khider denies the accusation and escapes.
Torment is a WomanTorment is a Woman · 1977
Torment is a Woman
6.01977
MovieDramaRomance
Enas married for love to Dr. Jalal and gave birth to their child, Hisham. However, she is also affected by her husband’s success, and feels doubts about his relationship with his colleague Laila, so she decides to make his life hell, and makes him doubt his paternity of their son Hisham. Jalal collapses, and falls into the state of his wife’s delirium, and the delirium turns into shock. Nervousness pushes him towards the abyss and he loses his memory.
Ladies' ThresholdLadies' Threshold · 1995
Ladies' Threshold
6.51995
MovieDrama
(Suheir Fadel) an Obstetrics and Gynecology Doctor is unable to have kids from her Husband (Hazem Kharbash) after many years of marriage. Her husband Hazem goes for some medical tests to find that he is incapable of procreation and his wife is perfectly healthy, and he lies to her to maintain their marital life.
الجريحالجريح · 1985
الجريح
1985
Movie
The BeginningThe Beginning · 1986
The Beginning
7.91986
MovieAdventureComedy
After a crash, a group of passengers are stranded in the desert. They attempt to cope with their new conditions as the most privileged of them all, an overpaid lawyer, declares himself a dictator of the nearby oasis and names it after him.
Ebnati Wil ZaeebEbnati Wil Zaeeb · 1977
Ebnati Wil Zaeeb
1977
Movie
Azhar suffers from her father's rigidness, and she falls in love with Mustafa, and her father sends her to live with her aunt in the farmhouse, and there he tries to woo her with Youssef, then he soon assaults her, and she keeps the matter in secret.
Just VanishedJust Vanished · 2016
Just Vanished
6.32016
MovieComedyThriller
A very unlucky guy, Bakry, ends up with an abandoned and cursed theater house, and he must find a way to elevate the curse, as it affects him every time he enters the theater.
Hob La Yara Al-ShamsHob La Yara Al-Shams · 1980
Hob La Yara Al-Shams
7.01980
MovieDramaRomance
Under pressure from his father Hassan, Ahmed agrees to marry another to give birth to someone who inherits his wealth. The choice falls on the dreams of the poor girl who counts her sick mother. The father agrees with her to give her a monthly amount of money, provided that the divorce takes place after her birth and that Amal hopes to raise the baby. Over time, love grows between Ahmad and Ahlam.

TV Shows

Layali El-HelmeyaLayali El-Helmeya · 1987
Layali El-Helmeya
8.11987
SeriesDrama
A sweeping saga spanning Egyptian history from the era of King Farouk to the early 21st century, Al Helmeya Nights centres on the bitter rivalry between the Al-Badri and Ghanem families in Cairo's Helmeya neighbourhood. Driven by revenge, ambition, and shifting power, the series — written by Osama Anwar Okasha with over 300 actors across six seasons — is widely considered one of the greatest achievements in Arab television drama.
Hawanem Garden CityHawanem Garden City · 1997
Hawanem Garden City
1997
SeriesDrama
In a dramatic context, the events of the series deal with the changes of the social relations between the Shazli family members and its head, Mahmoud, from the Royal era until the events of 1952.
Opera AidaOpera Aida · 2000
Opera Aida
2000
SeriesDrama
Sayed Abdel Hafiz, famously known as Sayed Opera, is a lawyer famous for the schemes that he uses to defend criminals and drug traffickers. Aida is a skilled doctor who lives in a simple house after her father lost his wealth because of one of Sayed's tricks, until the paths of Opera and Aida cross.
Devils of Al-SayalaDevils of Al-Sayala · 2004
Devils of Al-Sayala
6.02004
SeriesDrama
Rizqa adopts and raises her nephew Maghawry after his mother dies during his birth. He grows up with his aunt in Al-Siyala neighborhood in Alexandria where they suffer from poverty and difficult circumstances, but events take a turn when a rich businessman claims that he's Maghawry's father.
Dreams Of El Tayer BoyDreams Of El Tayer Boy · 1978
Dreams Of El Tayer Boy
8.01978
SeriesDrama
After Ibrahim Al-Tayer comes out of prison, he returns to stealing, where he smuggles 750 thousand pounds, and hides with the money in a mental hospital in agreement with the hospital's director alone. But when the director dies, Ibrahim escapes with another to hide from the police and gang that wants the money.
The DaysThe Days · 1979
The Days
1979
Series
The series chronicles the life of Taha Hussein, The Dean of Arabic Literature, as he leaves the countryside to get a better education, and then leaves Egypt to France where he meets Susan whom he marries later.
أبيض في أبيضأبيض في أبيض · 2003
أبيض في أبيض
2003
SeriesDrama
سمرقندسمرقند · 2016
سمرقند
2016
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy