Youssra
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Yousra is an Egyptian
actress and singer. Her birth name is Civene Nassim. She is the sister-in-law of actor Hesham Selim, son of famous Egyptian football player, actor and former president of Al-Ahly
, Saleh Selim
. Youssra is considered as a glamorous icon for the Middle East
. Despite obstacles, she has always managed to pull herself up into the limelight. Recently many people have acknowledged that Yousra has reached a point of stardom where anything she has to say will be heard by more people and to greater effect than even those in authority.
Later, Adel Emam
and Yousra worked together in three different movies: Al Mansi (The Forgotten), Al Irhab Wal Kabab (Terrorism and Kebab), and Toyour Al Zalam (Birds of Darkness). In all three movies comedy was used to deliver an underlying political message to great critical and public acclaim.
A very important milestone in Yousra’s career was working with the famous Egyptian director Youssef Chahine
. She acted in Chahine’s Hadduta Masreya (Egyptian Story) in 1982, Iskanderiya Kaman we Kaman (Alexandria Again and Again) in 1990, and Al Mohager (The Emigrant) in 1994. Yousra was very impressed with Chahine’s work, stating, “Youssef Chahine affected me on a personal and professional level. He is a school for anyone who works with him.”
She has made a number of the serial
television dramas popular during Ramadan
, including 2005's Ahlam 'Adiya (Ordinary Dreams). She portrayed an enterprising con woman
in what the English version of Egyptian newspaper Al-Ahram
called "a major departure from the star's usual Ramadan screen persona, which has consistently verged on the romantic and the demure."http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2005/765/cu6.htm
In 2006, she took a supporting role in The Yacoubian Building
, a star-laden adaptation of the novel of the same name. The film is reported to have had the highest budget of any Egyptian production to date. Playing an entertainer working in a restaurant, Youssra, according to Variety
, "effortlessly stirs old emotional waters when she sings 'La Vie en Rose
.'" http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=features2006&content=jump&jump=review&head=berlin&nav=RBerlin&articleid=VE1117929582&cs=1&s=h&p=0
Youssra released her first vocal album in 2002.
, has thanked Youssra for contributing their time and effort in helping the children.
and Egypt
after 2009 Egypt–Algeria World Cup dispute
, the Egyptian actress Yousra assured that she will cheer for Algeria in the World Cup which will be held in South Africa
. She and Omar Sharif initially staged a protest against Algeria after Algeria accused Egypt of thuggary during the Algeria-Egypt football match.
Egyptians
Egyptians are nation an ethnic group made up of Mediterranean North Africans, the indigenous people of Egypt.Egyptian identity is closely tied to geography. The population of Egypt is concentrated in the lower Nile Valley, the small strip of cultivable land stretching from the First Cataract to...
actress and singer. Her birth name is Civene Nassim. She is the sister-in-law of actor Hesham Selim, son of famous Egyptian football player, actor and former president of Al-Ahly
Al-Ahly
Al-Ahly Sports Club , commonly known as simply Al-Ahly, is an Egyptian sporting club. Founded in April 1907, Al-Ahly was named in 2000 by the Confederation of African Football as the "African Club of the Century"...
, Saleh Selim
Saleh Selim
Saleh Selim was a famous Egyptian football player and actor. He was nicknamed El Maestro because of his way of leading the Ahly football team to many victories. He then became the manager of the team, then member of the board of directors of the club...
. Youssra is considered as a glamorous icon for the Middle East
Middle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
. Despite obstacles, she has always managed to pull herself up into the limelight. Recently many people have acknowledged that Yousra has reached a point of stardom where anything she has to say will be heard by more people and to greater effect than even those in authority.
Career
She first appeared in the 1980 film Athkiya' Laken Aghbiya (Smart yet Stupid). Then she has done many different roles with many different looks. She has done comedy, drama and entertainment. Kasr Fi El Hawaa (Castle In the Air) by Abdel Halim Nasr in 1980, Fatah Tabhath Ann Alhob (A Girl Looking for Love) by Nader Galal in 1977, Alf Bossa Wa Bossa (A Thousand and One Kisses) by Mohamed Abdel Aziz in 1977 and Ebtessama Waheda Takfi (One Smile is Enough) by Mohamed Bassiyouni in 1978. These were followed by a number of successful films with Adel Emam such as Shabab Yarkoss Fawk Alnar (Youth Dancing on Fire) by Yehiya Al Alamy in 1978, Al Ensan Yaeesh Mara Waheda (Man Only Lives Once) by Simone Saleh in 1981, Ala Bab Al Wazeer (At the Door of the Minister) by Mohamd Abdel Aziz in 1982, Al Avocato (The Lawyer) by Raafat Al Mihi in 1984, Al Ins Wa Algen by Mohamed Radi in 1985, and Karakoun Fi El Shareih.Later, Adel Emam
Adel Emam
Adel Imam , , born May 17, 1940 in El Mansoura , is a popular Egyptian movie and stage actor. He is primarily a comedian, but he has starred in more serious works and, especially in his earlier films, has combined comedy with romance.Emam earned a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture from Cairo...
and Yousra worked together in three different movies: Al Mansi (The Forgotten), Al Irhab Wal Kabab (Terrorism and Kebab), and Toyour Al Zalam (Birds of Darkness). In all three movies comedy was used to deliver an underlying political message to great critical and public acclaim.
A very important milestone in Yousra’s career was working with the famous Egyptian director Youssef Chahine
Youssef Chahine
Youssef Chahine was an Egyptian film director active in the Egyptian film industry since 1950. He was credited with launching the career of actor Omar Sharif...
. She acted in Chahine’s Hadduta Masreya (Egyptian Story) in 1982, Iskanderiya Kaman we Kaman (Alexandria Again and Again) in 1990, and Al Mohager (The Emigrant) in 1994. Yousra was very impressed with Chahine’s work, stating, “Youssef Chahine affected me on a personal and professional level. He is a school for anyone who works with him.”
She has made a number of the serial
Serial (radio and television)
Serials are series of television programs and radio programs that rely on a continuing plot that unfolds in a sequential episode by episode fashion. Serials typically follow main story arcs that span entire television seasons or even the full run of the series, which distinguishes them from...
television dramas popular during Ramadan
Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which lasts 29 or 30 days. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking and sex during daylight hours and is intended to teach Muslims about patience, spirituality, humility and...
, including 2005's Ahlam 'Adiya (Ordinary Dreams). She portrayed an enterprising con woman
Confidence trick
A confidence trick is an attempt to defraud a person or group by gaining their confidence. A confidence artist is an individual working alone or in concert with others who exploits characteristics of the human psyche such as dishonesty and honesty, vanity, compassion, credulity, irresponsibility,...
in what the English version of Egyptian newspaper Al-Ahram
Al-Ahram
Al-Ahram , founded in 1875, is the most widely circulating Egyptian daily newspaper, and the second oldest after al-Waqa'i`al-Masriya . It is majority owned by the Egyptian government....
called "a major departure from the star's usual Ramadan screen persona, which has consistently verged on the romantic and the demure."http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2005/765/cu6.htm
In 2006, she took a supporting role in The Yacoubian Building
The Yacoubian Building (film)
The Yacoubian Building is an Egyptian film based on the novel of the same title by author Alaa Al Aswany. It has been reported to be the highest-budgeted film in the history of Egyptian cinema.-Background:...
, a star-laden adaptation of the novel of the same name. The film is reported to have had the highest budget of any Egyptian production to date. Playing an entertainer working in a restaurant, Youssra, according to Variety
Variety (magazine)
Variety is an American weekly entertainment-trade magazine founded in New York City, New York, in 1905 by Sime Silverman. With the rise of the importance of the motion-picture industry, Daily Variety, a daily edition based in Los Angeles, California, was founded by Silverman in 1933. In 1998, the...
, "effortlessly stirs old emotional waters when she sings 'La Vie en Rose
La vie en rose
"La Vie en Rose" was the signature song of French singer Édith Piaf.-Signature song of Édith Piaf:Édith Piaf first popularized La Vie en Rose in 1946. The lyrics were written by Piaf and the melody of the song by "Louiguy" . Initially, Piaf's peers and her songwriting team did not think the song...
.'" http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=features2006&content=jump&jump=review&head=berlin&nav=RBerlin&articleid=VE1117929582&cs=1&s=h&p=0
Youssra released her first vocal album in 2002.
UNDP Goodwill Ambassador
Youssra has received over 50 awards in recognition for her work as a UNDP goodwill ambassador. Moreover, the Coptic Orphans, non-profit organization founded in 1989 and based in Merrifield, VirginiaMerrifield, Virginia
Merrifield is a census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The population was 11,170 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Merrifield is located at...
, has thanked Youssra for contributing their time and effort in helping the children.
Political Views
Despite all the troubles and the tension between AlgeriaAlgeria
Algeria , officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria , also formally referred to as the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of Northwest Africa with Algiers as its capital.In terms of land area, it is the largest country in Africa and the Arab...
and Egypt
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
after 2009 Egypt–Algeria World Cup dispute
2009 Egypt–Algeria World Cup dispute
There were disturbances before and after two international association football matches between Egypt and Algeria in November 2009, leading to diplomatic tensions between Egypt, Algeria, and Sudan...
, the Egyptian actress Yousra assured that she will cheer for Algeria in the World Cup which will be held in South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
. She and Omar Sharif initially staged a protest against Algeria after Algeria accused Egypt of thuggary during the Algeria-Egypt football match.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Alf Bosa Wi Bosa | Thousand Kiss and A Kiss | |
| 1977 | Fatah Tabhath Aan Al-Hob | A Girl Searching For Love | |
| 1978 | Ebtesama | Smile | |
| 1978 | Shabab Yarkos Fawqa An-Nar | Youths Dancing on Fire | |
| 1979 | Ushaq Taht Al-Eshreen | Lovers under 20 | |
| 1980 | Amal Eh El-Hob Fi Baba | What did Love Do for Dad? | |
| 1980 | Qasr fi Al-Hawaa | A Mansion on Air | |
| 1981 | Leilat Shitaa Dafeia | A Worm Winter Night | |
| 1981 | El Insaan Yaeesh Mara Waheda | Man Is Living Once | |
| 1981 | Karakoon Fi El Sharea | A Prison In The Street | |
| 1982 | Shitan Al-Gazeera | Island's Devil | |
| 1982 | Ala bab Al-Wazeer | At Minister's Door | |
| 1982 | Hadoota Masriyyia | Egyptian story | |
| 1984 | Al-Tha'r | Revenge | |
| 1984 | Al Avocato | The Lawyer | |
| 1984 | La Tasalny Man Ana | Don't Ask Me Who I am! | |
| 1985 | Al Ins Wal Gen | Men and Jen | |
| 1985 | As-Saaleeq | The Servants | |
| 1985 | Shaqat Al Ostaz Hasan | Mr. Hasan's flat | |
| 1986 | Al Bedaya | The Beginning | |
| 1986 | Al Galsa Al Serriya | The Secret Meeting | |
| 1986 | Abl El Waddaa | Before Goodbye | |
| 1986 | Wasmet Aar | Stigma | |
| 1987 | At-Taweeza | Taweeza | |
| 1987 | Al Laeeba | ||
| 1987 | Sekket En-Nadama | The Way of Remorse | |
| 1987 | Asfoor Laho Aneyaab | Birds' Teeth | |
| 1987 | Li Adam Kefayet El Adellah | Insufficient Proofs | |
| 1988 | Sarkhet Nadam | Cry of Remorse 1987? Darb el Hawa |
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| 1988 | Emra'a Lel Asaf | Unfortunately Woman | |
| 1989 | Iskendria Kaman Wi Kaman | Alexandria Again and Again | |
| 1989 | Kaboos | Nightmare | |
| 1990 | El Moolid | Mawlid | |
| 1990 | Gizeeret El Shaitan | Devil's Island | |
| 1991 | Al-Ra'i wal Nisaa Al-Ra'i wal Nisaa "Al-Ra'i wal Nisaa", The Shepherd and the Women), is a 1991 Egyptian drama/romance movie, starring Souad Hosni , Yousra and Ahmed Zaki.-Plot:... |
The Shepherd and the Wome | |
| 1991 | Sayedat Al-Qahira | Cairo's Mistress | |
| 1992 | Al-Shares | The Fierce | |
| 1992 | Emra'a Ayela Lel Soqoot | A Non-Secure Woman | |
| 1993 | Al-Mansi | The Forgotten | |
| 1993 | Mercedes | Mercedes | |
| 1993 | Al Erhab Wi El-Kabab | Terrorism and Kebab Terrorism and Kebab -Plot: The action primarily takes place in The Mogamma in Cairo, a well-known mammoth-sized government building that is a center of bureaucratic work. Adel Imam's character, Ahmed, queues up at the Mogamma one day to try to get a school transfer for his children, but gets bogged down... |
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| 1993 | Dehk Wa Le'b Wa Gad Wa Hob | Laugh, entertainment, seriousness and Love | |
| 1993 | Dantilla | Dantelle | |
| 1994 | Al-Mohager | The Immigrant | |
| 1996 | Teyoor Ez-Zalaam | The Birds of Darkness | |
| 1996 | Nazwa | Lust | |
| 1997 | Eish El-Ghoraab | ||
| 1998 | Resala Ela Al-Wali | A Message to the Wāli | |
| 2001 | Al-Asefa | The Tempest | |
| 2001 | Al-Warda Al=Hamra | Red Rose | |
| 2002 | Maali Al-Wazzir | The Minister's Excellency | |
| 2004 | Iskendria New York | Alexandria... New York Alexandria... New York Alexandria... New York is a 2004 French-Egyptian drama film directed by Youssef Chahine. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival.-Cast:* Mahmoud Hemida - Yehia... |
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| 2005 | Kalam Fil Hob | Talk In Love | |
| 2005 | Dam El Ghazaal | Gazelle's blood | |
| 2006 | Emaret Yaccobian | The Yacoubian Building The Yacoubian Building The Yacoubian Building is a novel by Egyptian author Alaa-Al-Aswany. The book was made into a film of the same name in 2006 and into a TV series in 2007.... |
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| 2006 | Mateegy Nor'os | Let's Dance | |
| 2009 | Bobbos | Bobbos |
| Year | Title | Translation | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Goha Wa Banat Al-Shahbandar | ||
| 1994 | Rafat Al-Haggan | Helen Samhoon | |
| 1996 | Hayat El-Gohari | Hayat | |
| 2000 | Awan El Ward | Flowers Time | Amal |
| 2002 | Ayna Qalbi | Where Is My Heart | Leqaa |
| 2003 | Malak Rohi | King of My Soul | Malak |
| 2004 | Ahlam Adiyyia | Normal Dreams | Nadia Anzaha |
| 2006 | Lahazat Harega | Critical Moments | Sarah |
| 2007 | Adiyyeit Raie Aam | A Public Opinion Case | Abla |
| 2008 | Fi Aydee Amina | In Safe Hands | Amina |
| 2009 | Khas Giddan | Up Close and Personal | Dr. Sherifa |
| 2010 | El Arabi maa Yousra | The Arab with Youssra | Herself |
| 2010 | Bel Shamaa Al-Ahmar | Dr. Fatma |