Sherifa Maher - Actor Profile

Sherifa Maher

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
32Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 30, 1932
Birth Place: Cairo, Egypt

About Sherifa Maher

Egyptian actress Sherifa Mahear was born in 1932 in the Cairo neighborhood, Helwan. She graduated from a French high school and was discovered by the prominent Egyptian singer and musician Mohamed Abdel Wahab, who signed her on for a three year contract. She went on to work in cinema, appearing as both a singer and an actress. Mahear is best known for playing an an aristocratic woman and for her roles in the films: “Irham Dmoo’y” (Pity my Tears), “Karamet Zawgaty” (My Wife’s Dignity), Aaz El Habayeb" (Dearest Beloveds), and “El Masir” (Destiny).

Sherifa Maher Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Sherifa Maher reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 32 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Sherifa Maher's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 19% of Sherifa Maher's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Mansion of Longing, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Sherifa Maher Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sherifa Maher's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Sherifa Maher has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2016 Like A Matchstick - Hit Similar →
2000 Sons of the Devil - Flop Similar →
2000 Ragol Laho Maddi صاحبة شقة الدعارة Flop Similar →
1997 Destiny Manuella's Mother Hit Similar →
1986 عذراء وثلاثة رجال زينب - أم أمل Flop Similar →
1986 Password Mounira Flop Similar →
1984 The Bakery Husniyyah Average Similar →
1984 والسيدة حرمه أم الجيوشي - ضيفة الشرف Flop Similar →
1975 Tears Run Dry Farida, Sami Karam's wife Flop Similar →
1967 My Wife's Dignity Salwa Average Similar →
1966 Mansion of Longing - Super Hit Similar →
1966 Life is Sweet Shosho Average Similar →
1965 The Three Wise Men نجمة Flop Similar →
1965 Kindar the Invulnerable - Flop Similar →
1965 Al-modeer Al-Fanni Layla Hit Similar →
1964 Fatinat aljamahir - Flop Similar →
1963 Rabea Al Adaweiah Dalal Average Similar →
1961 I Won't Confess Nadia Flop Similar →
1961 Dearest Beloved لواحظ Flop Similar →
1961 The Shore of Love - Flop Similar →
1960 The Magical Lantern Mimi - Morsi's wife Hit Similar →
1959 صخرة الحب - Flop Similar →
1957 The Suspect sanya Flop Similar →
1956 Ismail Yassine in the Police جمالات Super Hit Similar →
1956 How Can I Forget You - Flop Similar →
1955 Min radiin biqalilih - Flop Similar →
1954 Pity My Tears Ruhiya Abu Al-Majd - روحيّة أبو المجد Flop Similar →
1954 Kedt Ahdem Baity - Flop Similar →
1953 مجلس الإدارة - Flop Similar →
1952 Iidini eaqlak Sanaa Flop Similar →
1952 Ghaltet Ab Nehal Flop Similar →
1951 People's secrets - Flop Similar →

Sherifa Maher - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sherifa Maher?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sherifa Maher is "Mansion of Longing" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Sherifa Maher acted in?

Sherifa Maher has been featured in at least 32 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sherifa Maher?

Other notable films include "Ismail Yassine in the Police", "The Magical Lantern", and "Like A Matchstick".

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