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Some of Egypt’s Top Female Leading Ladies of the Silver Screen: Then and Now

January 31, 2021

There are some names that are absolutely never forgotten; some names that at a mere mention of, one can immediately picture the person perfectly; some names that trigger immediate responses.  That being said, there are plenty of names from Egyptian cinema throughout the years that inspire people everyday – whether a hardcore fan of said name or not. Perhaps there is non quite like the names of Egyptian cinema’s leading ladies, however.  Outspoken, brave, independent, beautiful and confident; the leading ladies of Egypt’s silver screen embody all of these qualities in or out of character, and so much more. Whether one looks at the leading ladies of the past or the ones who currently grace the screens, these women continuously act as a symbol of empowerment, having arduously paved their way to success. Any Egyptian or fan of Egyptian cinema would know that the following names are but a mere fraction of the inspiring women of Egyptian cinema. However, the following names are amongst the most familiar ones – each one of these women known for her own unique qualities, charm and talent. Names of the Past Faten Hamama One…


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