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Dina El Sherbiny Tests Negative for Coronavirus


Mon 01 Jun 2020 | 02:29 PM
Yara Sameh

Egyptian actress Dina El Sherbiny and Veteran actress Ragaa El-Gedawy starred together in TV series “Leabah El Nesian” (Oblivion Game), which achieved great success during its premiere in Ramadan.

The 35-year-old actress reassured fans in an interview with "men yakon" broadcast on MBC 1 about her current health condition after she came in contact with the veteran actress - who tested positive for the virus on May 23 - on a shooting location.

"I am in good health. I was more afraid for those around me," El Sherbiny said.

She added: "I conducted tests, which came back negative. I also isolated myself at home in line with the preventive actions to prevent the spread as well as implemented all the tips of the Ministry of Health."

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El Sherbiny also update fans about El-Gedawy's health condition, confirming that she is keen to contact her twice daily, once in the morning and once in the evening, to check on her.

"Ragaa El-Gedawy health condition is stable and always recommends everyone to follow all the protective measures against the coronavirus." she pointed out.

Furthermore, the head of the Actors syndicate, actor Ashraf Zaki previously revealed that she was in good health condition both physically and mentally.

He stressed that the veteran actress does not need to be confined in an ICU room or to a respirator.

“Doctors expect that she will comply with recovery soon,” Zaki added.

The 81-year-old actress, whose career has spanned for over six decades, is currently receiving treatment from Coronavirus at the health isolation hospital in Ismailia.

The cast of “Leabah El Nesian” has tested for coronavirus, but so far, none of the samples have turned up positive.

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Dina El Sherbiny upcoming project

The outbreak had suspended the productions for movies that were slated for release during Eid Al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha movies marathon during the last period due to the necessary measures taken to stem the spread of the virus.

Moreover, Egypt’s Chamber of Film Industry had closed the cinemas as part of the preventive measures against coronavirus.

The outbreak had caused many productions to face an uncertain future, on top of those movies is Karim Abdel Aziz’s “Some Don’t Go to the Authorized Twice”.

The movie’s producer Wael Abdullah has raised doubts about the existence of the Eid Al-Fitr movie marathon this year.

He unveiled a poster from the movie, which featured actor Bayoumi Fouad, and captioned: “The truth is I could not found someone better to put during the curfew “Some Don’t Go to the Ma’zoun Twice”… Soon, God willing .. But when .. Only God knows.”

“Some Don’t Go to the Ma’zoun Twice” also stars Karim Abdel Aziz, Maged El Kedwany, and others.

It is written by Ayman Wattar and directed by Ahmed El Gendy.

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It is worth mentioning that El Sherbiny, born on March 17, 1985, started her career as a TV host for the program “Shababeek” on Dream satellite channel.

However, her growing admiration for acting made her join the Marwa Gebril acting school, where she studied for a year.

She then auditioned for the TV show “Ard Khas” (Special Screening), where she was chosen to play her real-life character.

After that, she went on to star in TV series like “Moga Harra” (Heat Wave), “Taht el Ard” (Underground) and films like Al Hafla (The Party) and “Sameer Abu Elneel.”

The actress is known for her roles in 2011’s TV hit series “Al Moatn X”, in 2012’s TV hit series “Hekayat Banat”, in 2016’s hit TV series “Grand Hotel”, in 2017’s TV hit series “Asham Ebles”, in 2018’s TV series “Malika”, and in 2019’s TV series “Zi El Shams”.