Yousra's "Banat Faten" First Look Photos Revealed
A slew of first-look photos from the behind-the-scenes of Veteran Egyptian actress Yousra's upcoming film "Banat Faten" has been revealed.
Huda El Mufti and Bassem Samra are attached to star in the pic.
Mohamed Nader is directing the pic from a script he co-wrote alongside Amina Mustafa. Cinetopia Films is the studio behind the film.
Principal photography is underway.
Yousra made her last appearance on the big screen in the the romance-action film '
Shaqo
' (Brothers).
The cast also includes Amr Youssef, Mohamed Mamdouh, Dina El Sherbiny, Amina Khalil, Abbas Abul-Hassan, Mohamed Gomaa, Walid Fawaz, and more.
The star-studded film is scripted by Wissam Sabri, helmed by Karim El Sobky, and produced by Ahmed El Sobky.
"Shaqo" debuted in the Eid Al-Fitr movie marathon.
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.
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