| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Nadia Muhammad Abd al-Salam al-Gindi |
| Profession(s) | Actress, Film Producer, Singer |
| Known As | Star of the Masses |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Blonde |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film: Gamila (1959) |
| Awards & Honours | • 2010: Cairo Arab Media Festival Award- Best Actress in Historical drama Malika Fi Al Manfa • 2011: Murex D'Or Lifetime Achievement Award • 2015: Arouwad Award  • 2018: Honorary Award of the Festival at Cairo National Festival for Egyptian Cinema • 2018: Honored at Satellite Channels Festival  • 2019: Beautiful Times Festival Award  • 2021: Murex D'or Award  • 2023: Al Ain International Film Festival Award  • 2025: 8th Al Zaman Al Gamii Award  |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 24 March 1946 (Sunday) ((Al-Masry Al-Youm)) |
| Age (as of 2025) | 79 Years |
| Birthplace | Alexandria, Kingdom of Egypt |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Nationality | Egyptian |
| Hometown | Alexandria, Egypt |
| School(s) | • Lycée Français d'Alexandrie, Alexandria, Egypt • Princess Fawzia School, Egypt |
| Religion | Islam |
| Social Media | • Instagram • TikTok |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Marriage Date | First Marriage: Year, 1962 Second Marriage: Year, 1978 |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | First Husband: Emad Hamdy (actor; divorced in 1975) (married him twice) Second Husband: Mohammed Mokhtar (film producer; divorced in 1995)  |
| Children | Son- Hesham Hamdy (journalist; with Emad Hamdy) |
| Parents | Father- Abdul Salam al‑Gindi (contractor, associated with Wafd Party in Egypt) Mother- Naamatt |
| Siblings | Brother(s)- Mohamed, Magdy Half-Brother(s)- Ahmed (from her mother's first marriage) Sister- Adel Half-Sister(s)- Souad, Fawzia (from her mother's first marriage) |
| Favourites | |
| Film Director | Nader Galal |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Nadia El Gendy
- Nadia El Gendy grew up in Egypt.
- In her teenage years, she started participating in various beauty pageants. After winning a few contests, she got an offer for an acting project.
- Initially, her father was against her decision to pursue a career in acting. After her father’s disapproval, she even tried to commit suicide. However, her mother supported her and asked her to fulfill three conditions before starting her acting career. The conditions were to lose extra body weight, to excel in her studies, and that her mother would accompany her everywhere.
- While she was in school, she participated in various stage plays.
- At the age of 14, she was named Best New Face by the magazine Al-Geel.
- Nadia has acted in many Arabic films including Gharam Fi Aghostous (1966), Shouq (1976), Wedad Al Ghazia (1983), Desire (2002), El Harifa 2: El Remontada (2024), and Badaa Saat Fi Yawman Ma (2025).
Desire
- Some of her Arabic TV series are The Whirlpool (1973), Mishwar Aimra’a (2004), Malika Fee El Manfa (2010), Sukkar Ziada (2020).
Sukkar Ziada
- She worked as the costume designer for the 1974 Arabic film Bamba Kashar.
Bamba Kashar
- She has also produced a few Arabic TV series like Shouq (1976) and Laiali Yasmeen (1978).
Laiali Yasmeen
- Nadia has lent her voice to the songs of a few Arabic films such as Laiali Yasmeen (1978), Al Batneyya (1980), Aalem Wi Almma (1983), Khamsa Bab (1983), and Bono Bono (2000).
Bono Bono
- She is known for her role in Egyptian-Israeli conflict-based films like El Gasousa Hekmat Fahmy (1994) and Mohemma Fi Tel Aviv (1992).
- In 2012, she was not invited to the MBC Masreya launch ceremony in Cairo. She called the officials of the event to explain such an act. Later, they sent her a formal invitation.
- She has appeared in a few Arabic TV programs like Sahbet Al Saada (2014), Abla Fahita Men El Duplex (2015), Enta Men (2020), Iighlib Alsaqaa (2020), and Kalam Al Nas (2021).
Sahbet Al Saada
- In 2015, she produced the Arabic TV series Asrar.
- In 2018, on a TV show, she said that the Jewish industry has designed the social media platforms to destroy countries. Her comments were not liked by many people.
- During an award show, she was trolled for not wearing a proper dress. A few fashion critics said that the dress was inappropriate for her body type and age.
- She has been featured on the cover of various magazines.
Nadia El Gendy featured on a magazine cover
- Nadia has appeared in various print ads and photoshoots.
Nadia El Gendy in a photoshoot
- In her leisure time, she enjoys travelling to different places.
Nadia El Gendy during her vacation
- She follows a regular workout regimen to remain fit.
Nadia El Gendy during her workout session
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