America Abroad Media (AAM) honored Egyptian superstar Yousra at its seventh annual Awards Dinner in Washington, D.C. AAM honors outstanding leaders whose work meets international standards and exemplifies the power of media to inform, educate and empower.
AAM believes that Yousra’s collective work provides American audiences with a glimpse into the history of the Egyptian entertainment industry, its role as a catalyst for social dialogue, its powerful resonance throughout the Arab world, and its ability to lift taboos and bring forth positive change.
“Yousra is an icon in the Middle East and a true inspiration to her millions of fans, both through her brilliant work as an actress on screen, and her devotion to her society and a better world.”
said Aaron Lobel, founder and president of America Abroad Media.
“AAM is proud to honor the incomparable Yousra at our 7th Annual Awards Dinner in Washington, D.C.”
Throughout her acting career, Egyptian superstar Yousra played remarkable roles in some of the most important films in the history of Egyptian cinema.
She worked with some of Egypt’s most celebrated directors and writers, including Youssef Chahine, Ali Badrakhan, Wahid Hamed, Sherif Arafa, Raafat El-Mihi, Khairy Beshara, Samir Seif, and Marwan Hamed.
Yousra was selected as a Goodwill Ambassador and received many honors from international festivals, including the Cannes Film Festival, Cairo International Film Festival, Beirut International Film Festival in Lebanon, in addition to the Institut du Monde Arabe (Arab World Institute) in Paris, and the Royal College of Physicians in London.
Yousra was chosen to be a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (The Oscars®) in 2019.
