
Ighraa
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, โTemptation Speaks,โ in 2009, which sparked great controversy when it was shown.
Known For
Credits
- 1986 ยทThe Eastern Womanas
- 1983 ยทA Woman Who Doesn't Sell Loveas
- 1981 ยทBewildered Girlsas
- 1981 ยทKarate girlsas
- 1980 ยทFake Loveas
- 1978 ยทEarth Weddingas
- 1977 ยทGoodbye to Yesterdayas
- 1977 ยทThose Who Came from the Seasas
- 1976 ยทI Die Twice And Love Youas ุธููุฑุฉ
- 1975 ยทThe Belle & the Space Conqueroras
- 1974 ยทDancer on the Woundsas
- 1973 ยทAnother Face of Loveas
- 1973 ยทOne Man Wantedas
- 1973 ยทA Woman in the Abyssas
- 1973 ยทA'rous min Demashqas
- 1972 ยทThe Cheetahas
- 1967 ยทNaked Without Sinas
- 1964 ยทBadawiat fi barisas
- 1964 ยทA Bedouin in Parisas