Thuraya Fakhry
Known For
Acting
Born
1905-08-03 in Zahle - Lebanon
Died
1965-09-17
Biography
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.
Most Known For
Return My Heart
as الدادة
The Beginning and the End
The Love Street
The River of Love
as دادة أم الخير
Lady of The Train
Crime and Punishment
The Warm Nights
A Day of My Life
Days and Nights
as أم فاطمة
Punishment
as أم علي جارة الخدامة رقية
Between Two Mansions
as طيفه هانم
Bayn Narayn
as Umm Alia
The Laughing Crime
as الداده
Casino el latafa
Between Heaven and Earth
لا تذكريني
as أم ناهد
Umm Ratiba
as sayed's mother
Love Is Forbidden
as ستيته - والدة عزيز
Ghadab El Waledain
