Thuraya Fakhry

Acting Aug 3, 1905 Sep 17, 1965 (aged 60) Zahle - Lebanon

An Egyptian actress of Lebanese origin. She was born in Zahle, Lebanon, to a middle-class family, as her father worked in the textile trade. She had the opportunity to receive some education, and as a child she was an actress, successfully playing the role of the mother in school parties. After completing her primary education, she joined one of the troupes that were widespread in Lebanon. She came to Egypt at the age of 25 with her father, who had liquidated his business in Lebanon and wanted to try his luck in Egypt. She and her father lived in Alexandria and joined Ali Al-Kassar's troupe. She continued acting, performing in approximately 32 plays with various theatrical troupes. She was famous for playing the role of the mother, but she also played the role of the elegant lady. Her features helped her stand out, and she also had a laugh with a special tone.

149 Acting Credits

Thuraya Fakhry

Acting

The Will

The Beginning and the End

Between Heaven and Earth

Days and Nights

Return My Heart

Lady of The Train

The Cursed Palace

Women Can’t Lie

The Love Street

Beware of Eve

Nour al-Din and the Three Sailors

Dearer Than My Eyes

The River of Love

The Black Candles

The Laughing Crime

Girls of Today

The Black Market

Passion and Revenge

A Day of My Life

Ismail Yassine as Tarzan

Lovers' Call

Who's Done it ?

The Avenger

El Murra El Maghoula