Shaaban Abdel Rahim
Born: 1957-03-15 in Cairo, Egypt
Died: 2019-12-03
Known For: Acting
Biography
Sha’ban was born in al-‘Assal, an area in al-Shurabiyah. He worked with his father on laundry by day while singing at weddings by night. He realized fame by singing to Ahmed Helmy’s “Atgawiz ‘Aydah”. He also became well known for singing songs that had a political air, songs such as “Bakrah Israel” (“I Hate Israel”) which caused significant clamor. Sha’ban also worked on several musical plays and on series such as “Samhooni Makansh Asdee” (“Forgive Me, I Did not Mean to”). He also sang on the film “’Afareet al-Asfalt” (“Spirits of the Asphalt”).
Filmography
2019
2017
- It's Okay, Buddy as شعبان عبدالرحيم
- Let Me Sing
2016
2007
- Tata Fell asleep, Tata woke up as Maghawry
2006
2002
2001
- A Generous Gesture
- Do Re Me Beans
- A Citizen, a Detective and a Thief as Margoushy (The Thief)
1996
- The Asphalt Kings as Singer