Egyptian actor Amr Youssef will start shooting early September his upcoming horror film “El Tahweeda” (the Lullaby), which will be his first take on the genre.
Egyptian actress Dina El Sherbiny is set to play the female lead in the film, which will be directed by Tarek Al Eryan.
Al Eryan confirmed previously in a press statement that El Sherbiny was the first actress nominated to be the lead actress in front of Youssef.
“El Tahweeda” witnesses the third cooperation between Youssef and Al Eryan. They collaborated for the first time in the 2015 film “Welad Rezk”, and in its second part “Welad Rezk 2” in 2019.
Youssef’s latest artistic work is film “Welad Rezk 2” starring Ahmed Ezz, Ahmed El Fishawy, Karim Kassem, Mohamed Mamdouh, and others.
The film is scheduled to be screened in the cinemas in the coming period, after the ban on large gatherings gets lifted, which includes including cinemas, after the end of the coronavirus crisis.
The novel coronavirus was first reported in Wuhan, China, and has infected more than one million people and killed over 234,139 worldwide. It also hit several celebrities and top political figures around the world.
On March 11, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared coronavirus a global pandemic as the new virus has rapidly spread to more than 800,000 people from Asia to the Middle East, Europe, and the United States.
Transmission of viruses between humans happens when someone comes into contact with an infected person’s secretions, such as droplets in a cough.
Coronavirus can also be transmitted by coming into contact with something an infected person has touched and then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes.
It is known that older people appear to be more vulnerable to the effects of the emerging virus.
The virus caused complete paralysis in all activities and events with large gatherings worldwide due to concerns over the spread of the virus.
People across the globe partake in self-isolation for 14 days as an effective precautionary measure to protect those around them and themselves from contracting COVID-19.
Amr Youssef in focus
It is worth mentioning that Youssef, born on December 23, 1980, began his career in entrainment with television commercials and music videos.
Thereafter, veteran actor Nour Al Sherif brought his talents to the public’s attention when he cast him in TV series “Al Daly” in 2007. Following this crucial step forward, Youssef’s career as movie star took off.
Since then, he appeared in “Nour Ainy” (2010), “Rad Fa’al” (2011), and the popular 2013 Ramadan drama “Niran Sadeeka” (Friendly Fire).
He is known for his roles in the 2016 film “Hepta: The Last Lecture”, in the 2015 film “Welad Rezk”, in the 2011 film “Rad Faal”.
He is also known for his roles in 2016 TV series “Grand Hotel”, 2015 TV series “Zarf Aswad”, in 2014 TV series “Ad Tanazoly”, in 2013 TV series “Niran Sadeeka”, and in 2011TV series “Al Moatn X”.
Amr Youssef is among the biggest Egyptian stars and heartthrobs as of late.
In 2017, the actor tied the knot to Syrian actress, Kinda Alloush. The couple had welcomed their first child, a girl named Hayat, on November 2nd, 2019.
Youssef has posted a picture on his official account on “Instagram”, announcing the birth of their first child.
“Thank God, our daughter arrived safely ❤ It’s a baby girl” he captioned.
The picture gained the admiration of his fans and friends, who congratulated him on his new baby, wishing them a happy life, including, Egyptian actor Amir Karara, who had unintentionally announced the baby’s name in the comments.
“Congratulations, Hayat’s father, may God protect her and make you rejoice in her, my friend,” Karara said.
Youssef revealed the baby gender previously in an interview with “Mbc trending” program, announcing that they are expecting a baby girl without revealing the name they agreed on.
“I did not mean to conceal the pregnancy news… My happiness is indescribable because this feeling is new to me.” he said.
Alloush announced her pregnancy via Instagram on September 4, 2019, by posting a picture with Youssef and showing her growing baby bump.
“Praise is to Allah whose grace and blessings are complete, your prayers” she captioned.
The couple tied the knot on January 20, 2017, in a huge wedding at Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan, amid the attendance of a large number of actors and public figures, after they announced their engagement late November 2016.
Alloush was absent during the last Ramadan season, while her husband Youssef was present TV series “Tayea” co-starring prominent actor, Amr Abdel Gelil.
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