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Yousra
The Egyptian screen star known for films with Adel Emam and Youssef Chahine, and for major television dramas.
An Egyptian Story · Terrorism and Kebab
- Born
- 10 March 1955
- Birthplace
- Egypt
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Yousra
Yousra has moved between popular comedy, serious cinema and long-running television work. Her career made her a familiar presence across the Arabic-speaking screen industry.
Early life
Cairo
Born and raised in Egypt’s capital.
Screen beginnings
Entered film work in the 1970s.
Career
- 1980s
Film partnerships
Worked repeatedly with Adel Emam and Youssef Chahine.
- 1990s
Established star
Led major Egyptian films and expanded her television work.
- 2000s
Television drama
Became a prominent lead in serial dramas.
- 2022
Television comedy
Led the Ramadan series Ahlam Saeeda after a long run of dramatic roles.
Selected work
An Egyptian Story
Appears in Chahine’s autobiographical film.
Terrorism and Kebab
A political comedy with Adel Emam.
Birds of Darkness
A satire of politics and power.
Beyond work
Humanitarian work
Became a UNAIDS regional goodwill ambassador in 2016.
Music
Has also recorded and performed songs.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗UNAIDS — public work ↗Photo: daly3d abd. CC BY 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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