Nagwa Salem - Actor Profile

Nagwa Salem

Acting
Updated: May 15, 2026
31Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 17, 1925
Birth Place: Egypt

About Nagwa Salem

An Egyptian actress of Lebanese descent, where she was born to a Lebanese father and a Spanish Jewish mother. She worked in theater and cinema since the forties of the twentieth century, where she worked in the theater for the first time with the artist Naguib Al-Rihani, while in the cinema she presented films (Gram and Revenge, The Five Pounds, Samson and Pulp, Hassan, Morcos and Cohen). She married art critic Abdel Fattah Al-Baroudi, and she had declared her conversion to Islam in 1960.

Nagwa Salem Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Nagwa Salem reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 31 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Nagwa Salem's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 65% of Nagwa Salem's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Soul and body, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Nagwa Salem Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Nagwa Salem's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Nagwa Salem has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
N/A Nahed Nahed's friend Super Hit Similar →
1967 Albijamat alhamra' - Hit Similar →
1967 Al koubla al akhira سوسن Hit Similar →
1964 Lokanda Alfardos سميحة Flop Similar →
1963 only five (play) زُهرة Average Similar →
1963 A Marriage in Danger - Super Hit Similar →
1963 A Bachelor’s Life عزيزة Flop Similar →
1963 أصل وصورة سيده فى المطعم Flop Similar →
1962 The King of Petrol Naasa Hit Similar →
1962 If i were a stud (play) سوسن Flop Similar →
1961 Couples and summer Khadra the maid Super Hit Similar →
1961 الستات ميعرفوش يكدبوا حبهانه Flop Similar →
1961 Love and suffering Nawal (Wahid Safwat's cousin) Super Hit Similar →
1961 Hayati hi althaman - Super Hit Similar →
1961 استنى بختك الأنسة بنانا Flop Similar →
1961 The Seven Daughters - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Yama Kan Fy Nefsi وجيدة Hit Similar →
1960 Hassan wa Morcos wa Cohen سمحة Super Hit Similar →
1959 30 Days in Prison - Average Similar →
1958 Ismail Yassine in Damascus Helen Hit Similar →
1954 Hassan, Morcos and Cohen سمحة Flop Similar →
1953 Hakam Qaraqush خادمة قراقوش Super Hit Similar →
1951 Faik we Rayek - Flop Similar →
1948 Soul and body - Super Hit Similar →
1946 Glory and tears - Flop Similar →
1946 Ma'adarsh - Hit Similar →
1945 Leila, Daughter of the Poor - Hit Similar →
1945 Bayn Narayn - Super Hit Similar →
1944 Passion and Revenge خيرية Super Hit Similar →
1942 Dreams of the Youth ضيفة فى الفرح Super Hit Similar →
1942 Eayida فاطمه (تلميذه في المعهد) Hit Similar →

Nagwa Salem - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nagwa Salem?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nagwa Salem is "Soul and body" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Nagwa Salem acted in?

Nagwa Salem has been featured in at least 31 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Nagwa Salem?

Other notable films include "Couples and summer", "Dreams of the Youth", and "Bayn Narayn".

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