Laila Elwi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Laila Elwi
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Elwi in 2019
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| Born |
Laila Ahmed Elwi
January 4, 1962 |
| Citizenship | Egyptian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Mansour al-Gammal
(m. 2007; div. 2015) |
| Children | Khaled Elwi |
Laila Ahmed Elwi (born January 4, 1962, in Cairo) is a famous Egyptian actress. People sometimes call her Laila Eloui or Laila Elwy. She has starred in over 70 movies.
Laila Elwi has won many awards at film festivals in Egypt and around the world. These awards celebrate her amazing acting skills. She has also been a leader or a member of the judging teams for many festivals. She even received a special award for her lifetime achievements at the 34th Cairo International Film Festival. Other famous actors like Richard Gere also received this award.
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Early Life and Background
Laila Elwi was born in Cairo, Egypt. Her father, Ahmad Elwi, was Egyptian. Her mother, Stella, was Greek and came from a place called Icaria.
Laila's grandmother on her mother's side was Italian. She moved to Egypt to work at the Marriott Mena House Hotel.
Starting Her Acting Journey
Laila Elwi began acting when she was very young. She was only seven years old when she started appearing on radio and television shows.
When she was fifteen, she performed on stage for the first time. This was in a play called Taman Sittat, which means 8 Women. It was directed by Galal El Sharkawy.
Movies She Starred In
Laila Elwi has acted in many popular movies. Here are some of them:
- Min Agl Al-Haya (1977)
- Kharag wa Lam Ya'oud (1985)
- Ayam Al-Tahadi (1985)
- Gababerat Al-Mena (1985)
- Hekaya fi Kelmeteen (1985)
- Al-Nesaa (1985)
- Zawg Taht Eltalab (1985)
- Wa Tadhak Al-Akdar (1985)
- E’daa’m Mayet (1985)
- Al-Harafesh (1986)
- Al-Onsa (1986)
- Ah ya Balad (1986)
- Taht Al-Tahdeed (1986)
- ... wa Thalath Regal (1986)
- Asr Al-Ze'ab (1986)
- Kelmeta
- Ya Azizi Kolona Losous
- Samaa Hoss
- Ya Mehalabeya Ya
- Al-Hagama
- Ay Ay
- Enzar Belta'a
- Kalil Men Al Hob Katheer Men Al ...
- Al Ragol Al Talet
- Esharet Morour
- Tofah
- Ya Donya Ya Gharami
- Edhak Al Soura Tetla Helwa
- Al-Massir (1997)
- Hala'a Housh (1997)
- Our Blessed Aunt (1998)
- Hob Al-Banat (2003)
- Baheb Al-Cima (2005)
- Alwan elsama elsabaah (2008)
- Laylat Al Baby Doll (2008)
- Hakayat Bin Ash-ha (2009)
- El Basabees We El 3osyan
- Brooks, Meadows and Lovely Faces (2016)
- 200 Pounds (2021)
Television Shows
Laila Elwi has also appeared in several television series and shows:
- "Lahazat Harega" ("Critical moments") (2007)
- Napoleon Wal Mahrousa (2012)
- Shams (2014)
- Wa Kan Wahman (TV short) (1984)
See also
In Spanish: Laila Elwi para niños
