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Yousra Confirms Absence from Ramadan 2024 Drama Marathon


Tue 05 Mar 2024 | 09:53 AM
Yousra
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Veteran Egyptian actress Yousra has dished about whether or not she will participate in the Ramadan 2024 drama marathon.

The acclaimed actress confirmed she will not participate in the marathon and noted she presented in the past period the TV series “Rose and Layla” and the film “Leilet El Eid”.

Yousra, however, was quick to assure fans she will be seen in the star-studded film “Shaqo” (Brothers), which is set to premiere in the cinemas during the Eid Al-Fitr movie marathon.

It also stars Amr Youssef, Dina El Sherbiny, Mohamed Mamdouh, Amina Khalil, Abbas Abul-Hassan, and more.

The film is scripted by Wissam Sabri and helmed by Karim El Sobky. It is based on the novel Prince of Thieves by Chuck Hogan.

“Shaqo” follows a group that is involved in suspicious and criminal activities.

In the pic, Yousra plays Dr. Gamila, who is responsible for the operations carried out by Youssef and Mamdouh.

Yousra

Yousra, born on March 10, 1955, is an actress, a singer, a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador, and a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

The iconic cinematic legend is one of the most recognizable names in the region and has been gracing the silver screen for more than 50 years.

Since the 1970s, Yousra has starred in some of the most important films in the history of Egyptian cinema, appearing in over 100 films.

Her roles in films and TV series continue to influence and inspire generations to this day.