Donia Massoud
Donia Massoud | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 August 1975 Alexandria, Egypt |
| Nationality | Egyptian, French, Italian |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer |
| Website | https://doniamassoud.com/ |
Donia Massoud (Arabic: دنيا مسعود; born 3 August 1975) is an Egyptian actress and singer.
Biography
Born and raised in Alexandria, Massoud moved to Cairo at the age of 19, to the chagrin of her parents. Discovering the stage and theater in Cairo, she embarked on careers as a singer and actress.[1]
During the early 2000s, Massoud spent three years travelling through Egypt, collecting folk tales and music. She made recordings of traditional songs and gained access to village weddings and festivals. She was surprised that much of the music dealt with the experiences of women, characterizing many songs as almost bawdy. Massoud released a limited-run album in 2009, Mahatet Masr, and her most popular song "Betnadeeny Tany Leeh" questions why an old boyfriend is calling her since she found a new lover. She toured performing the music in Africa, Europe, and Asia, playing traditional instruments as well as singing.[2]
In addition to her music, Massoud joined the theater group Al-Warsha. She considers music to be a similar art form to the dramatic arts. Her stage presence has been compared to that of Soad Hosny. Massoud has starred in several films and television series in Egypt and Sweden, in both Arabic and English.[3] Her roles include the films Galteny Mogremen (2006), In the Heliopolis Flat (2007) and Genenet al asmak (2008).[4]
In 2015, Massoud drew controversy for a tattoo on her back that read, "My heart’s feud is with God."[5]
Since 2013, she has lived in Paris and continues to present her music project. She recently performed at the Arab World Institute (IMA)[6] in Paris and at the Shoman Festival in Amman, Jordan.[7]
As an actress, she is currently working on a theater and dance project with choreographer and dancer Nancy Naous.[8]
In 2022, she portrayed the role of Scheherazade in Shall I Compare You to a Summer Day?.[9]
She plays George's wife in Tarik Saleh's film The Eagles of the Republic. The film will have its world premiere in May 2025 at the Cannes Film Festival, where it will be screened in competition for the Palme d'Or. The film is scheduled for release on September 5, 2025.[10]
Filmography
- Films
- 2002 : Khalli Eldemagh Sahi
- 2006 : Galteny Mogremen
- 2007 : In the Heliopolis Flat
- 2008 : Genenet al asmak
- 2011 : Blue Dive
- 2022 : Shall I Compare You to a Summer Day?
- 2025 : The Eagles of the Republic
- Television
- 2005 : Alb Habiba
- 2007 : Hanan w Haneen
- 2008 : Eleiada
- 2008 : Sharif we Nos
- 2009 : Majnoun Laila
- 2010 : Ahl Cairo
- 2011 : Matt Nam Sabboba Massreya
References
- ^ "Donia Massoud // Dédicace à Oum Kalthoum (Egypte)". Autres Rivages (in French). 2016. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- ^ Detrie, Megan (24 June 2012). "Singer takes traditional Egyptian folk tunes around the globe". The National. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- ^ "Donia Massoud in Concert". Casa Arabe. 14 November 2017. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- ^ "Donia Massoud at El Sawy Culturewheel". Ahram Online. 12 January 2011. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- ^ "Popular Egyptian singer angers fans with 'anti-God' tattoo". The Jerusalem Post. 20 May 2015. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- ^ "L'Egypte au coeur avec Donia Massoud | Institut du monde arabe". www.imarabe.org (in French). Retrieved 23 April 2025.
- ^ Shoman Foundation مؤسسة عبد الحميد شومان (9 September 2019). امسية موسيقية المولد مع دنيا مسعود بمصاحبة موسيقيين أردنيين. Retrieved 23 April 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ 4120pointcorps.com https://4120pointcorps.com/creations/coquelicots. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Critique : Shall I Compare You to a Summer's Day?". Cineuropa - le meilleur du cinéma européen (in French). 22 February 2022. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
- ^ "Les Aigles de la République de Tarik Saleh, en compétition officielle au Festival de Cannes 2025". www.sortiraparis.com (in French). Retrieved 23 April 2025.