The Arab world refers to the Arabic-speaking countries stretching from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Arabian Sea in the east, and from the Mediterranean Sea in the north to the Horn of Africa and the Indian Ocean in the southeast. There are 22 countries and territories, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Lebanon…
The cinema, music and stars of the Arab world remain a mystery to the public in many other countries. Let’s take a look at the beautiful and talented people of these far-flung countries:
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Sophia Loren of the Arab world |
Born on February 4, 1981, she is an Egyptian actress known for her soft beauty and gentle personality. Zeina began her career as a model in video clips using her real name Wesam. Director Daoud Abdel Sayed chose her to play Hanna in the movie Land of Fear . This was Zeina’s first film, helping her quickly become a famous actress.
Director Youssef Chahine called her “Sophia Loren of the Arab world” after seeing her in the film Joys . This role brought her the Best Actress award in two consecutive years 2005 and 2006. She also won an acting award for her role in the series My Father the Accused .
The enchanting beauty of Zeina |
People also call Zeina Penélope Cruz because of the similar beauty between her and the Spanish actress. Mentioning Zeina is mentioning the outstanding roles in famous films of Arab cinema.
In January 2008, a court sentenced Zeina to two months in prison and a fine on suspicion of assaulting a traffic police officer. However, in April of the same year, she was acquitted, proving her innocence.
2. Yasmin Abd
Egyptian actress Yasmin Abdulaziz |
Her full name is Yasmin Abdulaziz. She was born in 1979, and is an Egyptian actress.
Abd started her career in an advertisement at the age of 15 because of an invitation from a friend of her mother who owned an advertising company. After a while, she began to venture into television and film with the series A woman from the love time which was a huge success throughout the Middle East. From this favorable start, she had another mini-series called Kids are going crazy.
Doll-like face |
Unlike other actresses of her generation, Adb focused on film rather than television. And she had her second big break when she appeared alongside Ahmed Helmi in the romantic comedy Zaki-Chan, which was a box office smash in its first week.
In 2001, she starred in the movie Rasha Gareea with Achraf Abdul Baqi and another movie called Hareem Karim about a heartbroken woman.
Adb doesn’t always play funny naughty girls. She also has romantic movies like Farhan Molazem Adam and Qalb Gariee . This beautiful actress is married to a talented businessman.
3. Hanan Tork
Hanan Tork is imbued with the traditional features of Egyptian women. |
She was born on March 7, 1975, is an Egyptian actress. She began her career as a ballerina and completed her studies at the Cairo Ballet Academy in 1993.
Hanan Tork’s acting career took off when she caught the eye of renowned director Khairy Beshara – who gave her the opportunity to star alongside Nadia Al-Gindi in the 1991 film Raghba Motawahesha.
Talented actress always fights for equality |
She has appeared in numerous television and film roles, most notably the 2005 film Dunia. Hanan plays the female lead, Dunia, a belly dancer and poet. When the film premiered at the 2005 Cairo International Film Festival, it divided opinion between those who supported freedom of thought and those who did not. While traditions such as female genital mutilation are particularly controversial in Egypt, they have received widespread attention in Europe.
In 2006, Hanan decided to start wearing a Muslim headscarf. Despite wearing the headscarf, she continued acting for a while. It was not until August 2012 that she stopped acting to focus on her family.
4. Rania Al Abdullah
Queen of Jordan |
Many people may not remember her full name, but the title Queen of Jordan is a familiar phrase. She is one of the most beautiful women in the world.
Rania Al Abdullah was born on August 31, 1970 and is the wife of King Abdullah II of Jordan. She is admired for her beauty, talent and noble heart. She is actively involved in campaigning for social issues, education and preventing violence. Many educational programs have been launched by her, raising funds and establishing partnerships with schools around the world. She has enthusiastically participated in global agendas and has put forward initiatives to protect children and women.
Stunning beauty combined with a noble soul helps Queen Raina become a symbol of beauty. |
Queen Raina is also known for her emphasis on intercultural and interfaith dialogue to dispel Western misconceptions about the Arab world. Forbes magazine ranked her as one of the 100 most powerful women in the world in 2011. Of course, she remains a beauty icon in the Arab world today, despite having four children.
5. Rola Saad
Famous Lebanese female singer |
The 34-year-old singer is famous in the Arab world and has also been a model since the mid-2000s. She is best known for her collaborations with legendary Lebanese singer Sabah.
Rola Saad lost her father at the age of 5 months. At the age of 2, she was sent to live with her grandmother and uncle after her mother remarried. She made her first appearance in a fashion commercial, then appeared in 2 music videos for Saber Rebai and had a small television role. Her singing talent was recognized by the Alam al Phan record label. She also opened a fashion company called Giorgo with her sister. Her biggest hit was a cover of the Sabah classic Yana Yana. The song became a huge success in 2006, topping the charts of music channels across the Arab world.
Rola Saad overcame family pain to start a career early |
Rola is also talented in acting. She has participated in the movie Room 707 and in 2011 the series Sayeen Dayeen, in 2012 the series Bahr W Atshana.