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CairoScene
3 days ago
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- CairoScene
Actress Tuana El Gohary Likes To Keep Her Everyday Wardrobe 'Simple'
From Van Cleef to Kojak, the Kamel El Adad star has the range of someone who loves looking put together. Aug 15, 2025 Rising star Tuana El Gohary, whom you might've seen on Egyptian Ramadan series Kamel El Adad and Tamer Hosny's film Restart, has always loved dressing up. To her, it was a means of organically addressing her femininity, and over a short time, the 16-year-old actress developed her own unique style. 'To me, looking put together isn't just about appearance,' tells us El Gohary, 'it's something that gives me a sense of calm, confidence, and mental ease.' El Gohary describes her style as feminine, elegant, polished but also versatile. She doesn't always dress up, but she has to look – at the very least - put together, even via a simple outfit. A creative who's been exploring the arts since birth, she enjoys the process of building outfits that look and feel stylish, but don't overcomplicate. 'I like to maintain an organized, cohesive appearance that reflects both my personality and my lifestyle.' LOOK ONE: ON THE RED CARPET "This dress is both simple and glamorous; it perfectly matches my age and complements my style." Marmar Halim | Crystal-Embellished Stone Laced Top Harry Winston | Brown-Pink Diamond Ear Clips Emilio Jewelry | Natural pink diamond bracelet Mach & Mach | Pink Double Bow Heels Jimmy Choo | Bow Clutch LOOK TWO: SUMMER "This butter yellow dress paired with floral Van Cleef is feminine, fresh, and perfect for summer." Dior | Ballet Flats in butter yellow Dior | Medium Lady D-Joy in butter yellow Rosario | Appliqué Floral Bustier Mini Dress Van Cleef & Arpels | Frivole bracelet Van Cleef & Arpels | Frivole Pendant LOOK THREE: KEEP IT CASUAL 'This pink and green outfit because it's practical and comfortable for anything I have planned, while still being cute and stylish.' Adidas | Superstar track pants in green and pink Adidas | Handball Spezial Shoes in green and pink Portia | Square Neckline Tee in pink Ralph Lauren | Polo cap in pink Van Cleef & Arpels | Clover necklace in pink Anne Klein | Women's bracelet watch in pink LOOK FOUR: TIMELESS ELEGANCE "This look , as complex as it is, is inspired by the charm and grace of a single flower held in hand." Simone Rocha | Staccato Pearls Necklace Kojak Studios | Custom Dress LOOK FIVE: URBAN DREAMS IN DENIM "This denim look is stylish, but grounded. It's an entirely tailored outfit paired with sneakers." DENIMME | Custom outfit DENIMME | Custom Denim Sunglasses
CairoScene
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
How Lam Shamseya Exposes Parental Dynamics & Child Sexual Abuse
'Parents need to ask themselves, what does my relationship with my child look like?' says Sara Aziz. "I'm so glad this is happening, but I can't watch it." "Thank you for shedding light on such an important topic." "How can I protect my child?" These are some of the most frequent responses online to the first four episodes of the Egyptian Ramadan series Lam Shamseya. Directed by Karim El Shennawy and written by Mariam Naoum—a duo known for tackling taboo topics—this year marks their boldest project yet. Lam Shamseya follows the story of Nelly, portrayed by Amina Khalil, and her stepson Youssef. In the first episode, Nelly accuses her husband's best friend of sexually harassing Youssef. Behind the scenes, ensuring the sensitive subject was handled with care, was Sara Aziz—founder of the sexual health and awareness organization Safe—who served as the series' Children's Scientific and Psychological Content Reviewer. This level of hands-on involvement is unprecedented in an Egyptian production of this scale. Aziz was present for all scenes involving Youssef, training the cast and crew on child safety and emphasizing their responsibility to protect each other—most importantly, Ali Beialy, the young actor portraying Youssef. Following the fourth episode, Sara Aziz spoke to me about what she sees as a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of the public discourse surrounding the show: the foundation of the parent-child relationship. While she welcomes the long-overdue conversation—a discussion she has been pushing for since founding Safe Organization in 2012—Aziz has also been receiving concerns from parents who, in a misguided attempt at education, have been making their children watch the series. She urgently kicked off our conversation by emphasizing how counterproductive and unintuitive that decision is. 'Parents need to ask themselves: What is my relationship with my child? What does it look like?' says Aziz. 'Am I just here, or am I present? Do I ask questions, do I notice the changes, am I sharing my life?' questions Aziz. 'Parents shouldn't be giving instructions; they should be living with their children, that's the foundation,' she adds. She emphasises the importance of educating children and teaching them how to protect themselves. In cases of sexual abuse or any threat they face, children should ideally turn to their parents for help—not run away in fear of their reaction. She explains that, regardless of the alleged abuse in the series, Youssef did not feel safe enough to either deny or confirm it, which is the core issue. 'If my parents taught me to protect myself and we have a strong relationship, I can turn to them. Awareness is empowerment. When I feel empowered, not threatened, I can protect myself. And when I am empowered and loved, I can stand up for myself,' she adds. Even before the show's release, the trailer sparked discussions about its subject matter, with audiences labelling it as a series about paedophilia—a characterization director Karim El Shennawy has rejected. He clarified that Lam Shamseya cannot be reduced to a single issue.
