An icon of theater, television and cinema goes

ATAn outstanding director, Amina Rachid, whose real name is Jamila Benomar, has left behind her an important cultural legacy that has marked the hearts and minds of generations of Moroccans. She, who rubbed shoulders with the great "masters" Taïb Seddiki and Mohamed Hassan El Joundi, is part of this first generation who gave their nobility to radio, television, theater and Moroccan cinema. A great lady with an impressive repertoire, Amina Rachid is considered a pioneer in her field.

Her career began in the 1950s. In 1955, she entered the 7th art with the film « The doctor despite Himself French director Henry Jacques, a Franco-Moroccan-Egyptian production. This film was shot in the gardens of the Oudayas and Dar Essalam in Rabat with the participation of a number of Egyptian comedians. The career of the actress is at its peak in the late 90s and early 2000s when the movies come out In search of my wife's husband "By Mohamed Ben Abderrahmane Tazi (1993)," Lalla Houbi From the same director (1996), " Fate of a woman By Hakim Nouri (1998), " She is diabetic, hypertensive and refuses to burst By Hakim Nouri (2000) and " The Angels of Satan "By Ahmed Boulane (2007).

Despite the role of the "mother-in-law" which has often been attributed to her, Amina Rachid has managed each time to show herself in a different light, avoiding falling into the trap of the cliché and stereotypical character. As if to reward his career, King Mohammed VI decorated him with the Wissam Al Arch of the Knight Order. Other vibrant tributes have been paid to him on many occasions, notably during the 4th edition of the Ciné-Plage Festival, the 3rd edition of the Festival of Agadir of Laughter and the 11th edition of the Tangier National Film Festival.

With her dedication and love of the profession, Amina Rachid has written her name in golden letters to the pantheon of Moroccan artists "immortal".

With MAP