Tunisian actress Amel Baccouche dies at 77
By Tunez Magazine ·
Tunisian actress Amel Baccouche died on October 20, 2026, according to Tunisian media reports. She was 77. Her career spanned several decades in television, theatre and radio drama.
Born on March 14, 1949, in Bab Souika, Tunis, Amel Baccouche began her artistic journey in theatre. She worked with the Théâtre du Kef troupe and contributed to theatrical education.
Many Tunisian viewers remember her as Jannet, the fortune-teller in the popular sitcom Choufli Hal. She also played Om El Ati in El Douar.
Her television credits include several well-known Tunisian productions. These include El Khottab Al Bab, Gamret Sidi Mahrous, Hisabati w Agabati, Pour les beaux yeux de Catherine, Ikhwa w Zaman, Liyam Kif El Rih and Ouled Moufida.
Through these roles, Amel Baccouche became a familiar face in Tunisian homes. Her performances remain part of the country’s television history.