Thuraya Fakhry
Born 1905 (age 60) · Zahle - Lebanon
Appears in 148 titles

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

The Will
7.4
The Will
1939
as أم محمد
The Beginning and the End
Between Heaven and Earth
Days and Nights
7.7
Days and Nights
1955
as أم فاطمة
Return My Heart
6.0
Return My Heart
1957
as الدادة
Lady of The Train
The Cursed Palace
Women Can’t Lie
7.6
Women Can’t Lie
1954
as Um Yanni
The Love Street
7.8
The Love Street
1958
Beware of Eve
7.5
Beware of Eve
1962
Dearer Than My Eyes
The River of Love
8.3
The River of Love
1960
as دادة أم الخير
The Black Candles
7.7
The Black Candles
1962
as Halima
The Laughing Crime
7.3
The Laughing Crime
1963
as الداده
Girls of Today
6.7
Girls of Today
1956
as Buthaina's mother
The Black Market
6.7
The Black Market
1945
as أم محمود
Passion and Revenge
7.7
Passion and Revenge
1944
as مباركة
A Day of My Life
8.3
A Day of My Life
1961
Ismail Yassine as Tarzan