| Berlenti Abdul Hamid برلنتي عبد الحميد |
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| Born | April 25, 1935 Beni Suef, Egypt |
| Died | 1 December 2010 (aged 75) Cairo, Egypt |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1952–2010 |
| Spouse | Abdel Hakim Amer |
Berlenti Abdul Hamid (Arabic: برلنتي عبد الحميد) is an icon of Egyptian cinema's golden age. She is known for her roles as a "temptress".[1] She has married Abdel Hakim Amer, the first vice-president to former Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser.[2]
was born in 1935 in the Upper Egyptian city of Beni Suef. After obtaining a diploma in embroidery, she joined the Institute of Performing Arts to study drama and theater criticism. However, actor and producer Zaki Tulaimat soon persuaded her to join the drama department, and she eventually graduated from the High Institute of Acting in Egypt.
Abdul Hamid’s first role was in the play “Tramp.” Her first big screen debut came in 1952 with the movie “Easter,” after which she played a starring role in “Raya and Sakeena,” a movie directed by Salah Abu Seif that same year.
The actress gave birth to Amr Abdel Hakim Amer. She later wrote a book about her experience with her son entitled “The Marshal and I” (1993). She also authored the book “The road to my destiny... to Amer” (2002).[3][4]
Abdul Hamid died in the Armed Forces Hospital after suffering a stroke.