Thuraya Fakhry

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Thuraya Fakhry

Acting August 3, 1905

Zahle - Lebanon

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 som…

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The Will

The Will

7.4 1939 Movie
The Beginning and the End

The Beginning and the End

8.2 1960 Movie
Between Heaven and Earth

Between Heaven and Earth

8.6 1959 Movie
Return My Heart

Return My Heart

5.4 1957 Movie
Days and Nights

Days and Nights

7.7 1955 Movie
Beware of Eve

Beware of Eve

6.6 1962 Movie
Women Can’t Lie

Women Can’t Lie

7.5 1954 Movie
A Day of My Life

A Day of My Life

8.0 1961 Movie
Lady of The Train

Lady of The Train

5.4 1952 Movie
The Love Street

The Love Street

7.3 1958 Movie
The River of Love

The River of Love

8.2 1960 Movie
Nour al-Din and the Three Sailors

Nour al-Din and the Three Sailors

8.3 1944 Movie

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 1966
    Life is Sweet

    Movie

  2. 1966
    The Wedding Night

    Movie

  3. 1965
    Widow Wanted

    Movie Umm Ali

  4. 1965
    Lost Days

    Movie

  5. 1965
    Dearer Than My Life

    Movie

  6. 1964
    Thawrat Al-Banat

    Movie

  7. 1964
    الدبور

    Movie داده حليمه

  8. 1964
    Runaway from Marriage

    Movie Esther - Sarina's mother

  9. 1964
    Between Two Palaces

    Movie طيفه هانم

  10. 1963
    The Laughing Crime

    Movie الداده

  11. 1963
    Fire in My Heart

    Movie

  12. 1963
    Serr el hareba

    Movie رسمية هانم

  13. 1962
    Mid-Year Vacation

    Movie

  14. 1962
    Schoolgirl's notes

    Movie

  15. 1962
    El Ragol El Thaalab

    Movie شغالة فى منزل شريف

  16. 1962
    The Black Candles

    Movie Halima

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  1. 1962
    Beware of Eve

    Movie

  2. 1962
    Salwa in the Wind

    Movie

  3. 1962
    The Cursed Palace

    Movie

  4. 1962
    The King of Petrol

    Movie Mabrouka

  5. 1961
    The Warm Nights

    Movie

  6. 1961
    Dearest Beloved

    Movie الخاطبه

  7. 1961
    A Day of My Life

    Movie

  8. 1961
    لا تذكريني

    Movie أم ناهد

  9. 1961
    H-3

    Movie رضية زوجة عباس

  10. 1961
    Mawa'ed Ma' Almady

    Movie Farida

  11. 1960
    Wa Ead Al Hob

    Movie

  12. 1960
    The River of Love

    Movie دادة أم الخير

  13. 1960
    The Beginning and the End

    Movie

  14. 1960
    Lovers' Call

    Movie

  15. 1960
    My Only Love

    Movie

  16. 1960
    Agony of Love

    Movie

  17. 1960
    End of the Road

    Movie

  18. 1960
    Sad Melody

    Movie Umm Mohamed

  19. 1960
    Melody of Joy

    Movie

  20. 1959
    The Unknown Woman

    Movie الداده

  21. 1959
    Laila, Daughter of the Beach

    Movie أم الهنا

  22. 1959
    Between Heaven and Earth

    Movie

  23. 1959
    Mufattish El Mabahess

    Movie ام حسام

  24. 1959
    Umm Ratiba

    Movie sayed's mother