Salma Abu Deif Biography: Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Child, Husband, Brands

Salma Abu Deif is an Egyptian actress and fashion model who gained significant attention after her performances in the television series Halawt Al Dunia and La Tutafi’ Alshams in 2017, followed by her cinematic debut in Sheikh Jackson, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and served as Egypt’s submission for Best Foreign-Language Film at the Academy Awards.

Profile

• Full Name: Salma Ahmed Farouk Abu Deif
• Date of Birth: February 2, 1993
• Age: 32 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of Birth: Cairo, Egypt
• State of Origin: Cairo Governorate, Egypt
• Nationality: Egyptian
• Profession: Actress, Fashion Model, Entrepreneur
• Height: 162 cm (5 ft 3¾ in)
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Idriss Abdelaziz
• Children: Sophia
• Relationship Status: Married
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: Egyptian Arab
• Net Worth: $1 million

Early Life and Education

Salma Abu Deif, now 32 years old, was born on February 2, 1993, in Cairo, Egypt. She attended Misr International University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication.

Salma further honed her acting skills with a summer program at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York. She began working as a radio announcer on Rehab FM at the age of 16, marking her early entry into the media before transitioning fully to modelling and acting.

Personal Life

Salma Abu Deif became engaged to Idriss Abdelaziz in May 2024 during a proposal in Seville, Spain. They signed the aqd qiran (Islamic marriage contract) on June 13, 2024, in a private ceremony attended by family. They welcomed their first child, a daughter named Sophia, in January 2025.

Career

Salma Abu Deif began her career in media as a radio announcer at the age of 16 on Rehab FM, then transitioned into modelling and television presenting before debuting as an actress in 2017 with roles in Halawt Al Dunia and La Tutafi’ Alshams. Her film debut came the same year in She’s the Man, which brought her wider recognition after its premiere at film festivals.

She has since appeared in a succession of television dramas and films, including Tela’at Rohy (2018), Ladina Aqwal Okhra (2018), Hadouta Morra (2019), Ela Ana (2020), The Last Scene (2021), Rageen Ya Hawa (2022), Suits in Arabic (2022), Mon’ataf Khatar (2022), and Aala Nesbet Moshahda (2024).

In parallel, she became the face of Maison Valentino in the Middle East beginning in 2020 and renewed that collaboration. In 2022, she launched her women’s swimwear brand ELMA.

She also received a special honour from the Women in Cinema initiative at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in May 2024, highlighting her growing influence in the entertainment industry.

Awards

• Special Honour from Women in Cinema initiative at the 77th Cannes Film Festival (May 19, 2024)

Net Worth

Salma Abu Deif’s net worth is estimated to be $1 million. Her earnings likely stem from acting, modelling contracts, brand collaborations, and entrepreneurial ventures.

Social Media

Instagram: @salmaabudeif

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Filmography

Halawt Al Dunia (2017)

La Tutafi’ Alshams (2017)

Sheikh Jackson (2017)

Tela’at Rohy (2018)

Ladina Aqwal Okhra (2018)

Hadouta Morra (2019)

Ela Ana (2020)

The Last Scene (2021)

Rageen Ya Hawa (2022)

Suits in Arabic (2022)

Mon’ataf Khatar (2022)

Aala Nesbet Moshahda (2024)