Leila Mourad
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Leila Mourad 🇪🇬

ليلى مراد (Known as "Leila Mourad")
Legendary Diva, Golden Age Cinema Star, 'The Cinderella of Egyptian Song'
Born February 17, 1918 🇪🇬 Alexandria, Egypt
Passed Away November 21, 1995 Cairo, Egypt
Lifespan 77 years old
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"A song should be a whisper of the heart that makes the listener feel deeply loved and never alone."

Archival Overview

Incomparable Egyptian Jewish singer and cinema superstar who starred in twenty-eight iconic films during the Golden Age of Egyptian Cinema, renowned for her silvery, melodious soprano voice and romantic charisma.

Biographical Record

Born Lillian Zaki Mourad Mordechai, daughter of cantor Zaki Mourad, she was mentored by master composer Mohammed Abdel Wahab. She made her film debut in 1938 opposite Abdel Wahab in Yahya al-Hubb (Long Live Love).

Collaborating with director Anwar Wagdi, who became her husband, she headlined blockbuster musicals titled with her own name. She converted to Islam in 1947, recorded over twelve hundred songs, and retired at the height of her fame in 1955.

Key Life Milestones

1938

Film Breakthrough in 'Long Live Love'

Starred opposite Mohammed Abdel Wahab in her debut film, immediately rising to top-tier cinema stardom.

1938

Film Breakthrough in 'Long Live Love'

Starred opposite Mohammed Abdel Wahab in her debut film, immediately rising to top-tier cinema stardom.

1938

Film Breakthrough in 'Long Live Love'

Starred opposite Mohammed Abdel Wahab in her debut film, immediately rising to top-tier cinema stardom.

1947

Blockbuster Musical 'Ghazal Al Banat'

Headlined the historic cinema musical featuring Naguib Al-Rihani and composer Abdel Wahab.

1947

Blockbuster Musical 'Ghazal Al Banat'

Headlined the historic cinema musical featuring Naguib Al-Rihani and composer Abdel Wahab.

1947

Blockbuster Musical 'Ghazal Al Banat'

Headlined the historic cinema musical featuring Naguib Al-Rihani and composer Abdel Wahab.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial
Imam al-Shafi'i Cemetery
Cairo, Egypt
GPS: 30.0167, 31.2667
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