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2022/01/02
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Maali Zayed, formally known as His Excellency Abdullah El Miniawy, entered the world on November 5, 1953. A graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, she hailed from a family with a strong artistic heritage.
Her lineage included notable figures: artist Amal Zayed (mother), artist Jamalat Zayed (aunt), and scriptwriter Mohsen Zayed (uncle), husband of actress Sawsan Badr. Adding to her impressive family tree, the celebrated Hani Shaker was her cousin.
Zayed’s cinematic journey commenced at age 21 with her role in “I Lost My Life, My Son,” a film starring Mahmoud Abdel Aziz and directed by Raafat Al-Mihi.
Her second marital union was with a physician she encountered during a medical procedure. A pivotal moment occurred during the filming of a passionate scene in “Abu Al-Dahab” alongside Mamdouh Wafi. Her husband unexpectedly visited the set and witnessed her embrace with Wafi.
Upon this unexpected discovery, the doctor promptly took Zayed home, initiating a significant dispute.
Production on “Abu Al-Dahab” faced a six-month delay while Zayed’s hair regrew following an incident. A wig was eventually used to complete filming.
Speculation surrounded the aforementioned passionate scene between Zayed and Wafi, with some alleging it wasn’t acting. This rumor allegedly led to a physical altercation with her husband, resulting in her hair being shaved and their subsequent divorce.
In a press statement, Zayed offered a wry comment regarding the scene, stating, “This wasn’t acting.”
This incident brought about considerable hardship for Zayed. She faced domestic abuse, marital dissolution, and media scrutiny stemming from her role in “Abu Al-Dahab.”
With Zayed shunning the limelight, farming became her primary source of income, as confirmed by her neighbor and friend, actress Hala Sedky. Zayed dedicated herself to raising livestock, but later expressed