Shafiga Mammadova

Shafiga Hashim gizi Mammadova is an Azerbaijani cinema and theatre actress. She was the honoured as Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR and People's Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR.

Biography

She was born on March 30, 1945, in Derbent, Dagestan.
In 1968, Shafiga graduated from the actor faculty of Azerbaijan State Theatrical Institute. Since 1968, she has played at Azerbaijan State [Academic Drama Theatre] and since 1980, she has taught at Azerbaijan State [University of Culture and Arts]. From 1995 to 2000, she was deputy of the National Assembly of Azerbaijan. She has a professor's degree.
By the Order of President Ilham Aliyev dated March 29, 2025, Shafiga Mammadova was awarded the "Istiglal" Order for her significant contributions to the development of Azerbaijani culture. The order was presented to her on the same day by President Ilham Aliyev.

June 1, 1974—Honored Artiste of the Azerbaijan SSR.
1980—the State Prize of the Azerbaijan SSR for Farida's role in Birthday film.
1981—the USSR State Prize for Gulya’s role in Interrogation film.
December 1, 1982—People's Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR.
March 29, 2025—Istiglal Order

Shafiga Mammadova created unforgettable characters in the theatre.