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Zohra Faïza
زهرة فائزة
(Known as "Zohra Faïza")
Pioneering Actress of Radio, Television, and Cinema, Theatre Icon
Born
1919 AD
El Kef, Tunisia
El Kef, Tunisia
Passed Away
1999 AD
Tunis, Tunisia
Lifespan
80 years old
"The beloved mother of all Tunisians and pioneer of our dramatic screen."
Archival Overview
Beloved pioneer actress of Tunisian radio, cinema, and television, renowned for her role as the affectionate matriarch Ommi Traki on the historic daily radio serial that captivated the nation.
Biographical Record
Zohra Faïza began her acting career in theatrical troupes in the 1930s, breaking rigid social barriers to establish acting as an honorable profession for Tunisian women. She starred in early international co-productions and landmark Tunisian feature films.
Her enduring claim to national fame came with the iconic radio and television series Ommi Traki, where her portrayal of a wise, tender, and mischievous neighborhood matriarch became an indelible touchstone of 1960s and 1970s Tunisian family life.
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Final Resting Place
Perpetual Memorial
Djellaz Cemetery
Tunis, Tunisia
Tunis, Tunisia
GPS: 36.7869, 10.1839
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