Biography
Who is Zeina?
Early life and real name
Zeina: Born Wessam Reda Ismail Morsi on February 4, 1977, in Shobra, Egypt, she later adopted a stage name for her professional career. She began her path in the entertainment industry by working as a model in various music videos using her birth name.
She pursued her education at the Cairo Higher Institute of Cinema to prepare for her acting work. Before becoming a full-time actress, she gained experience working as a broadcaster for an Arab Radio and Television channel.
Career highlights and filmography
The actress made her debut in cinema when director Daoud Abdel Sayed cast her as Hanna in the film Ard El Kof, which translates to Land of Fear. Her acting portfolio expanded significantly with television roles in series like Afaryt el-Sayala in 2004 and El Haya fe Montaha el Laza in 2005.
She received praise from prominent directors and actors, including Youssef Chahine, who compared her to Sophia Loren. Also, the famous actor Ahmed Zaki drew parallels between her and Penélope Cruz after observing her performances. Her versatility has allowed her to appear in numerous projects such as Captain Hima, One-Zero, and the 2023 hit series Gaafar El Omda.
Her work has earned her recognition at various award ceremonies. She secured honors as the best actress in 2005 and 2006 based on audience choice awards. She also received an award for outstanding performance in the series Hadret el Motaham Aby, which featured Nour El Sherif. Later, she earned the 2013 Egyptian Film Association Award for her work in the movie Two Girls from Egypt.
Legal and personal matters
In 2008, a court sentenced her to two months in prison following a dispute with a traffic officer and a soldier. She successfully obtained an acquittal through the Court of Appeals, arguing that the government failed to prove allegations regarding falsification of records.
She had twin sons in October 2013. A public dispute occurred regarding the boys' paternity, with her claiming actor Ahmed Ezz was the father after a customary marriage. Ezz initially denied these claims, but in 2015, a Cairo family court ruled in favor of her request to register the children with Ezz as the biological father. Subsequently, a Nasr City misdemeanor court sentenced Ezz in absentia for libel and slander against her.
Birthday and age
Zeina was born on February 4, 1977, which makes Zeina 49 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Zeina shares the date with 48 other famous people.
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