Farida Saboundji(1930-2022)
- Actress
Born in 1930, Farida Saboundji, is one of the most appreciated and famous Algerian actresses for her singular performances, combining gestures and words and especially her "Algerian" accent in her many roles of "Iron Lady" which she embodies admirably. . With a long career of 50 years dedicated to the theater and the small screen, the actress who began her artistic career at the age of 13 in radio theatre, has several performances to her credit alongside great actors, image of Mahieddine Bachtarzi, Ahmed Ayad (Rouiched) or Mohamed Touri. In 2017, Farida Saboundji was decorated with the Medal of the Order of National Merit at the rank of "Djadir". She died at the age of 92 following a long illness.
