Yousra Mohamed Hafez Nassim, born on March 10, 1955, in Cairo, is considered one of the most iconic figures in Egyptian and Arab art. She began her cinematic career in the 1970s after being discovered by cinematographer Abdel Halim Nasr, and quickly became a prominent face in Egyptian cinema thanks to her exceptional talent and screen presence.
Yousra achieved widespread fame through a series of successful films with actor Adel Imam, including Terrorism and Kebab, The Forgotten, and Birds of Darkness. She also collaborated with the acclaimed director Youssef Chahine on thought-provoking films such as An Egyptian Story, Alexandria Again and Forever, and The Emigrant—works that earned her international artistic recognition.
In 2020, she was selected as a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Oscars), becoming one of the few artists representing Arab cinema within the global institution.
Yousra also serves as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and is well known for her humanitarian efforts and advocacy for women’s and children’s rights. She is married to Khaled Saleh Selim, the son of the late Saleh Selim and brother of the actor Hisham Selim.
Over more than four decades, Yousra has combined artistic success, elegance, and humanitarian commitment to become an enduring icon of Egyptian and Arab cinema.
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