Khadija Assad

Acting•Born January 1, 1952•Died January 25, 2023 (age 71)•Casablanca, Morocco

Biography

Khadija Assad (1952 – January 25, 2023), nicknamed “Lioness”, was a Moroccan actress and performer born in Casablanca. Beginning in 1971, she studied for four years at the Municipal Conservatory of Casablanca, during which she made her debut in the “Artistic Evenings.” In 2001, she gained wide recognition for her lead role in the television sitcom Lalla Fatima, for which she is best known.