Ighraa

Born

February 19, 1945 · age 81

A Syrian actress, considered the most famous in the history of Syrian cinema, and had a great role in establishing a real film industry in Syria that lasted from the mid-sixties to the early nineties. She began acting at the age of 16 in Egypt before returning to Syria to become a symbol of cinema in her country. She participated in many films produced by the public and private sectors, with her film credit exceeding 35 films. In addition to her work as an actress, she wrote screenplays, and then tried directing in more than one film in which she also starred. Among her films as an actress: (The Leopard 1972) by Nabil El Maleh, (Dancer on Wounds 1974) by Mohamed Shaheen, . Her films as a director include: (The Karate Girls 1987). She disappeared from sight as the private sector withdrew from film production in the country, and reappeared in a popular television program, “Temptation Speaks,” in 2009, which sparked great controversy when it was shown.