Biography
Who is Yousra?
Early life and real name
Yousra was born on March 10, 1955, in Cairo, Egypt. Her birth name is Sivin Nesim. She grew up in the Egyptian capital and eventually entered the entertainment industry in the late 1970s. Her initial cinematic work began with projects like Fatah Tabhath Ann Alhob in 1977 and Alf Bossa Wa Bossa the same year. By 1978, she appeared in Ebtessama Waheda Takfi and Shabab Yarkoss Fawk Alnar.
Famous movies and career highlights
A major part of her career involved working alongside Adel Emam. The pair starred in several popular movies such as Al Ensan Yaeesh Mara Waheda in 1981 and Ala Bab Al Wazeer in 1982. Their partnership continued with Al Avocato in 1984 and the 1985 film Al Ins Wa Algen. These projects often used comedy to address social or political issues within Egypt. They also worked together on Al Mansi, Al Irhab Wal Kabab, and Toyour Al Zalam.
Music and television roles
Beyond the big screen, Yousra has a significant presence in television and music. She released her debut vocal album in 2002. In 2017, she was featured in the popular single 3 Daqat by the artist Abu. Her television work often airs during the month of Ramadan. In 2005, she played a con artist in the series Ahlam 'Adiya, which was a change from her typical romantic characters. She returned to the screen in 2018 for Ladayna Akwalon Okhra and starred in the 2020 film Saheb Al Maqam.
Family and relationships
Yousra is married to Khaled Selim. Her husband comes from a well-known Egyptian family with ties to both sports and cinema. She is the sister-in-law of the late actor Hesham Selim. Her father-in-law was Saleh Selim, who was a famous footballer and the president of the Al Ahly sporting club. These family connections link her to some of the most influential figures in Egyptian public life.
Birthday and age
Yousra was born on March 10, 1955, which makes Yousra 71 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Yousra shares the date with 65 other famous people.
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