Yousra

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Characters played by Yousra

Amal — An Egyptian Story (1982)

Amal is Yehia's wife and a central figure in the memories and imagined courtroom scenes surrounding his heart operation. The film portrays her as constrained by motherhood and by Yehia's immaturity, placing their troubled marriage within its broader examination of family relationships and patriarchal oppression.

Hind — Terrorism and Kebab (1992)

Hind is a prostitute who escapes confinement during the confusion created by Ahmed's accidental takeover of the Mogamma. She joins Ahmed and Shalabi inside the building and actively supports the occupation. During the police assault, she fires warning shots with Shalabi and helps drop a gas cylinder, causing an explosion that forces the troops to retreat.

Herself — Sons of Rizk 2: Return of the Lions of the Land (2019)

Cameo or self-referential character, likely a celebrity guest or narrative device in Sons of Rizk 2.

Christine — The Yacoubian Building (2006)

A world-weary chanteuse whose poignant performances of European songs punctuate the film. She acts as a seasoned advisor and confidante to Zaki Bey regarding his romantic endeavors.

Ginger — Alexandria... New York (2004)

Yehia's first love, an American woman he encounters again decades after their youthful romance.

Nadia — Alexandria Again and Forever (1989)

Nadia is described as strikingly beautiful and is implicated in the rift between Yehia and Amr in Alexandria Again and Forever. As Yehia reconsiders his relationship with his favorite actor, the film raises whether Nadia, rather than the influence of petro-dollar money on Egyptian cinema, was the true cause of their conflict. The summary provides no further details about her actions or her relationship with either man.

نجوى — Smart but Stupid (1980)

A resident of the villa who develops a strong romantic interest in Zaghloul (disguised as Bahira).

Career Overview

Yousra has 96 screen credits in a career dating back to 1977. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Alexandria Quad with 3 titles. Signature works include The Enshrined Saint, Game Over, Laughter, Joy, Work and Love. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
96
Birth Date
1955-03-10
Birth Place
Cairo, Egypt

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q2732233), public domain (CC0).