Thuraya Fakhry

Biography

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

Sheikh Hassan
Sheikh Hassan
Lovers' Call
Lovers' Call
The Lady on the Train
The Lady on the Train
The Lady of the House
The Lady of the House
Who's Done it ?
Who's Done it ?
أحلام الربيع
أحلام الربيع
Al-Mal W'al-Banun
Al-Mal W'al-Banun
Always With You
Always With You
Gharam El Sheyukh
Gharam El Sheyukh

Filmography

1966 Life is Sweet
as
1966 The Wedding Night
as
1965 Widow Wanted
as Umm Ali
1965 Lost Days
as
1965 Dearer Than My Life
as
1964 Thawrat Al-Banat
as
1964 الدبور
as داده حليمه
1964 Runaway from Marriage
as Esther - Sarina's mother
1964 Between Two Mansions
as طيفه هانم
1963 The Laughing Crime
as الداده
1963 Fire in My Heart
as
1963 Serr el hareba
as رسمية هانم
1962 Mid-Year Vacation
as
1962 El Ragol El Thaalab
as شغالة فى منزل شريف
1962 The Black Candles
as Halima
1962 Beware of Eve
as
1962 Salwa fi mahab el rih
as
1962 The Cursed Palace
as
1962 The King of Petrol
as Mabrouka
1961 The Warm Nights
as