Badriya Ahmed

Badriya Ahmed (b. 1969) is an Emirati Actor. She has appeared in numerous Khaleeji TV series and plays, including Awlad Bu Jassim, The Last Decision, Adil Al-Ruh, Eyes of Glass, and Laila, as well as plays such as Faltouh 1, 1 + 1, Daek fi Zaman Beykh, and Born in a Viagra Pill.

Biography

Badriya Ahmed was born as "Bodour Ahmed Turki" and began her acting career in theatre, making her debut in the 1989 play Faltouh 1. She transitioned to television, where her early role as Shama in the popular 1999 TV drama Al-Mudhi brought her initial public recognition. This role established her as a prominent figure in Emirati television.

In addition to her screen work, she remains an active member of the .

Ahmed married several times and has three sons. She was also engaged to Kuwaiti football player Nawaf Al-Shammari, who played for Qadsia SC. They announced their engagement in late 2007, but separated after 6 months.

On May 15, 2018, Ahmed began wearing the hijab, which she later removed on October 31, 2018, citing personal reasons and requesting privacy regarding her decision. Ahmed has been involved in legal disputes with other artists, including and Syrian actress , the latter of whom filed a defamation lawsuit that was subsequently withdrawn.

Arrest

In 2005, Badria Ahmed was arrested in Kuwait on charges of drug possession. She was released on bail of 300 dinars. Ahmed stated that the pills found in her possession were intended for weight loss and that she had been taking them on the advice of friends, claiming she was unaware they contained controlled substances. She was acquitted due to procedural errors in the arrest and search. The case was postponed multiple times, including after she requested the replacement of her lawyer. The ultimately refrained from punishing her on charges of using and possessing narcotic pills.

Health status

Badria Ahmed announced that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer, which was detected during a medical procedure. She underwent treatment for seven months and declared her recovery in October 2020. In January 2022, she reported that she was suffering from a bacterial infection in her lungs, which had caused partial lung damage and breathing difficulties.

Filmography TV Series

Films

2010: Woman of importance 2010: Impossible Motherhood 2010: He and I 2010: Final Judgment

Theater 1991: Faltou 1 2005: 1 + 1 2006: Dizzy in a Boring Time 2006: Born in a Viagra Pill 2008: Shahah and Mazna, Oukhtin and Bakhtin 2011: Half-Kam Family (Actress and Producer) 2016: Monday Wedding 2016: Days of the Pearl 2017: Al 'ayal Tafaret 2018: Snapiechya