Nagwa Fouad

Nagwa Fouad, born Awatef Mohamed Agami on January 17, 1939, is a famous Egyptian belly dancer and actress. She has appeared in around fifty Egyptian films, sharing her talents with many people around the world. Her work in dancing and acting has made her a well-known figure in Egyptian entertainment.

Early life

Nagwa was born as Awatef Mohamed Agami in Alexandria to an Egyptian family from Upper Egypt. Her father was from Upper Egypt, and her mother was Palestinian.

She later changed her folk name, Awatef, to a name that sounded more artistic.

Career

Nagwa Fouad began belly dancing in the early 1960s. In 1976, the composer Mohammed Abdel Wahab wrote a special musical piece just for her belly dancing show called "Amar Arbatashar" (Full Moon). This helped her change from traditional dancing to more organized stage performances.

After marrying Ahmed Fouad Hassan, a famous Egyptian violin player, composer, and conductor, she danced in a stage show called Adwoua El-Madina (City Lights). This show featured well-known performers like Abdel Halim Hafez, Fayza Ahmed, Shadia, and Sabah. She also appeared on many album covers by Ahmed Fouad Hassan.

Nagwa Fouad learned new dance techniques and performed in shows like "Ayoub El-Masri" ("Ayoub, The Egyptian") and "Bahiya wa Yassin". In 1976, Mohamed Abdel-Wahab wrote another piece called "Qamar Arbaa-tashar" (Blue Moon or 14th moon) for her. Her performance to this music changed how belly dancing was shown on stage, making it more like a dramatic show with many effects.

She combined different dancing styles and created her own stage shows for five-star hotels and television. Nagwa Fouad also tried acting and later became a cinema producer.

Political views

In 2019, Nagwa Fouad shared her support for the leadership of Abd al-Fattah al-Sisi.

Famous performances

In 1976, Nagwa Fouad performed in a show called "Qamar Arba'tashar" (Moon of the 14th). The music was created by a well-known composer, Mohammed Abdel Wahab.