Youssra
Actress

Youssra Net Worth

Youssra is an Egyptian actress and singer who has been active in the entertainment industry since the 1970s. She is best known for her roles in films such as Al Assifa and Al-Mohager, as well as her singing career. She is married to Khaled Selim and has two children.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actress, Soundtrack
Birth Day March 10, 1951
Birth Place  Cairo, Egypt, Egypt
Age 73 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Aries
Occupation Actress
Years active 1977–present
Spouse(s) Khaled Selim

💰 Net worth

Youssra, the talented actress and soundtrack artist from Egypt, is projected to have a net worth estimated to be between $100K and $1M in 2024. With her impressive contributions to the entertainment industry, she has garnered a significant amount of wealth throughout her career. Known for her captivating performances and powerful vocals, Youssra has made a name for herself both on-screen and in the music industry. Her immense talent and widespread recognition have undoubtedly contributed to her growing fortune, making her a prominent figure in the entertainment world.

Biography/Timeline

1980

She first appeared in the 1980 film Athkiya' Laken Aghbiya (Smart yet Stupid). Then she has done many different roles with many different looks. She has done comedy, drama and entertainment. Kasr Fi El Hawaa (Castle In the Air) by Abdel Halim Nasr in 1980, Fatah Tabhath Ann Alhob (A Girl Looking for Love) by Nader Galal in 1977, Alf Bossa Wa Bossa (A Thousand and One Kisses) by Mohamed Abdel Aziz in 1977 and Ebtessama Waheda Takfi (One Smile is Enough) by Mohamed Bassiyouni in 1978. These were followed by a number of successful films with Adel Emam such as Shabab Yarkoss Fawk Alnar (Youth Dancing on Fire) by Yehiya Al Alamy in 1978, Al Ensan Yaeesh Mara Waheda (Man Only Lives Once) by Simone Saleh in 1981, Ala Bab Al Wazeer (At the Door of the Minister) by Mohamed Abdel Aziz in 1982, Al Avocato (The Lawyer) by Raafat Al Mihi in 1984, Al Ins Wa Algen by Mohamed Radi in 1985, and Karakoun Fi El Shareih.

1989

Youssra has received over 50 awards in recognition for her work as a UNDP goodwill ambassador. Moreover, the Coptic Orphans, non-profit organization founded in 1989 and based in Merrifield, Virginia, has thanked Youssra for contributing their time and effort in helping the children. Yousra also received an Honorary Doctorate of fine arts from the American University in Cairo (AUC)

2005

She has made a number of the serial television dramas popular during Ramadan, including 2005's Ahlam 'Adiya (Ordinary Dreams). She portrayed an enterprising con woman in what the English version of Egyptian newspaper Al-Ahram called "a major departure from the star's usual Ramadan screen persona, which has consistently verged on the romantic and the demure."

2006

In 2006, she took a supporting role in The Yacoubian Building, a star-laden adaptation of the novel of the same name. The film is reported to have had the highest budget of any Egyptian production to date. Playing an entertainer working in a restaurant, Youssra, according to Variety, "effortlessly stirs old emotional waters when she sings 'La Vie en Rose.'"

2009

Despite all the troubles and the tension between Algeria and Egypt after 2009 Egypt–Algeria World Cup dispute, the Egyptian Actress Yousra assured that she will cheer for Algeria in the World Cup which will be held in South Africa. She and Omar Sharif initially staged a protest against Algeria after Algeria accused Egypt of misconduct during the Algeria-Egypt football match.

2014

Her last work includes her role in the Ramadan Series "Saraya Abdein" 2014.

2017

She featured in Abu's hit single "3 Daqat" in 2017.

2019

A very important milestone in Yousra’s career was working with the famous Egyptian Director Youssef Chahine. She acted in Chahine’s Hadduta Masreya (Egyptian Story) in 1982, Iskanderiya Kaman we Kaman (Alexandria Again and Again) in 1990, and Al Mohager (The Emigrant) in 1994. Yousra was very impressed with Chahine’s work, stating, “Youssef Chahine affected me on a personal and professional level. He is a school for anyone who works with him.”

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