Legendary Egyptian actress Yousra was one of the few Arab stars who made it to the Oscars red carpet this year, rocking a dazzling Pharaoh-inspired gown from renowned designer Zuhair Murad’s spring collection of highly-detailed, glittering gold dresses inspired by Egypt’s ancient queens.
Egyptian stylist Mai Galal also worked on the actress’s glam red carpet look, which features jewelry from Nara Fine | Ajour Consultancy and a trendy clutch purse from Lebanon’s La Rose De Sim.
The iconic actress was invited in July 2019 by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the prestigious organization behind the Oscars, alongside fellow Egyptian artists Mohamed Hefzy, an acclaimed producer and screenwriter, and Amr Salama, director of Sheikh Jackson (2017).
The three Egyptian celebrities were selected among 842 new members from 59 countries, according to a statement released by the academy on Monday, July 2.
Yousra’s name is now featured on a member list alongside Game of Thrones star Stephen Dillane, Black Panther’s Winston Duke, and Jennifer Ehle, who is best known for her starring role in Pride and Prejudice (1995), among other international celebrities.
The Egyptian mega star is also a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador and was featured in Arabian Business’s “World’s 100 Most Powerful Arab Women,” as well as their “50 Most Influential Arabs” list, according to her profile on The American University in Cairo’s website.
Yousra has racked up more than 60 global and local awards, including the Cinema award at the Arab Women of the Year ceremony in London. She has also taken part in numerous film festivals, including the Cannes Film Festival and Venice Film Festival.
