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Thuraya Fakhry

1905 - 1965 (age 60) • Acting

An Egyptian actress of Lebanese origin. She was born in Zahle, Lebanon, to a middle-class family, as her father worked in the textile trade. She had the opportunity to receive some education, and as a child she was an actress, successfully playing the role of the mother in school parties. After completing her primary education, she joined one of the troupes that were widespread in Lebanon. She came to Egypt at the age of 25 with her father, who had liquidated his business in Lebanon and wanted to try his luck in Egypt. She and her father lived in Alexandria and joined Ali Al-Kassar's troupe. She continued acting, performing in approximately 32 plays with various theatrical troupes. She was famous for playing the role of the mother, but she also played the role of the elegant lady. Her features helped her stand out, and she also had a laugh with a special tone.

Known For

The Love Street

73%
1958

Ismail Yassine as Tarzan

70%
1958

Dearer Than My Eyes

88%
1955

The Black Candles

77%

Halima

1962

Girls of Today

67%

Buthaina's mother

1956

The King of Petrol

70%

Mabrouka

1962

Lovers' Call

80%
1960

The Avenger

80%
1947

Life is Sweet

60%
1966

The Wedding Night

90%
1966

Widow Wanted

60%

Umm Ali

1965

Lost Days

1965

Dearer Than My Life

100%
1965

Thawrat Al-Banat

1964

الدبور

داده حليمه

1964

Runaway from Marriage

Esther - Sarina's mother

1964

Between Two Palaces

60%

طيفه هانم

1964

The Laughing Crime

73%

الداده

1963

Fire in My Heart

90%
1963

Serr el hareba

رسمية هانم

1963

Mid-Year Vacation

1962

Schoolgirl's notes

80%
1962

El Ragol El Thaalab

شغالة فى منزل شريف

1962

The Black Candles

77%

Halima

1962

Beware of Eve

66%
1962

Salwa in the Wind

90%
1962

The Cursed Palace

62%
1962

The King of Petrol

70%

Mabrouka

1962

The Warm Nights

1961

Dearest Beloved

80%

الخاطبه

1961

لا تذكريني

أم ناهد

1961

A Day of My Life

80%
1961

H-3

100%

رضية زوجة عباس

1961

Mawa'ed Ma' Almady

80%

Farida

1961

Wa Ead Al Hob

90%
1960

The River of Love

82%

دادة أم الخير

1960

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