Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1905-08-03
Day of Death
1965-09-17
Place of Birth
Zahle - Lebanon
Thuraya Fakhry
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.
Filmography (149)
Life is Sweet
1966
The Wedding Night
1966
Widow Wanted
1965
Lost Days
1965
Dearer Than My Life
1965
Thawrat Al-Banat
1964الدبور
1964
Runaway from Marriage
1964
Between Two Mansions
1964
The Laughing Crime
1963
Fire in My Heart
1963
Serr el hareba
1963
Mid-Year Vacation
1962
Schoolgirl's notes
1962
