Hind Sabri is a Tunisian-Egyptian actress and producer, currently residing in Cairo, Egypt. She began her acting career at the age of 14 with a role in the acclaimed Tunisian film Les Silences du Palais (Silence of the Palaces) in 1994.
Sabri rose to greater prominence in 2001 with her performance in Muzakirat Murahiqa (A Teenager’s Diary), a film that sparked significant controversy that year. Renowned for her talent, she is widely regarded as one of the most prominent Tunisian actresses in Egypt and across the Arab world.
Profile
- Full Name: Hind Sabri
- Stage Name: Hind Sabri
- Born: 20 November 1979
- Age: 45 years old
- Birthplace: Kebili, Tunisia
- Nationality: Tunisian-Egyptian
- Occupation: Egyptian actress and producer
- Height: Unknown
- Parent: Mohamed Al-Moldi Sabri
- Siblings: Khaled Sabri and Yasmine Sabri
- Spouse: Ahmad el Sherif
- Children: Alia and Laila
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $5 million
Early Life And Education
Hind Sabri was born on November 20, 1979, in Kebili, Tunisia. She is the daughter of Mohamed Al-Moldi Sabri, while details about her mother remain unknown. She has two siblings: a brother named Khaled and a sister named Yasmine.
Hind graduated with a law degree from the Faculty of Law at Tunis University in 2001. She later pursued further studies, earning a master’s degree in Intellectual Property and Copyright Law in 2004. She is of Tunisian and Egyptian ethnicity and practices Islam.
Career
Hind Sabri, started her acting career at a young age, she made her acting debut at 14 in The Silences of the Palace (Samt El Qosour), Moufida Tlatli’s groundbreaking 1994 film. Widely celebrated as a classic of Arab cinema, the film won several international awards, including Cannes’ Camera d’Or, and earned Sabri the Best Actress award at the Carthage Film Festival.
In 2021, it was ranked first among the 100 Best Women’s Films in Arab Cinema. After this success, Sabri paused her acting career to focus on her education, returning in 2000 to star in Tlatli’s second feature, The Season of Men.
In 2001, Sabri graduated with a law degree from Tunis University and entered Egyptian cinema with Diary of a Teenager (Mothakerat Morahkah), directed by Inas El-Degheidy. Known for her bold storytelling, El-Degheidy cast Sabri in a film that explored themes of adolescence and female sexuality, solidifying her as a prominent actress.
Sabri later starred in Ibrahim Labyad (2009), alongside Egyptian superstar Ahmed El-Sakka, further establishing her reputation in the Arab entertainment industry.
In 2020, Sabri partnered with Netflix as the executive producer and star of Finding Ola, a continuation of her hit series I Want to Get Married (Ayza Atgawez).
Released in 2022, the show explores the challenges of a single mother rebuilding her life after separation, earning praise for its nuanced storytelling. Over the years, Sabri has starred in numerous acclaimed projects, including Ma Wara’ Al-Kawakeb (2015) and El Prince (2020), showcasing her versatility as an actress.
Beyond acting, Sabri has been an advocate for social causes. In 2010, she was appointed a UN World Food Programme Goodwill Ambassador against hunger. However, in November 2023, she resigned from the role, criticizing the organization’s inaction during the Israeli blockade of Gaza. Sabri’s commitment to humanitarian issues reflects her dedication to addressing pressing global challenges.
Awards and Nominations
Hind Sabri has received numerous awards and nominations throughout her career.
Awards:
- Faten Hamama Excellence Award: Awarded in 2017 for her significant contributions to the Arab film industry
- Best Actress: Awarded at the Carthage Film Festival in 2017 for her role in “The Flower of Aleppo”
- Best Actress: Awarded at the Carthage Film Festival in 2019 for her role in “Noura’s Dream”
- Best Actress: Awarded at the El Gouna Film Festival in 2019 for her role in “Noura’s Dream”
Nominations:
- Best Actress: Nominated at the Cairo International Film Festival for her role in “Mowaten we mokhber we haramy”
- Best Actress: Nominated at the Cairo National Festival for Egyptian Cinema for her role in “El-Gezirah”
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @hendsabri
Personal Life
Hind Sabri is married to Egyptian businessman Ahmed Hossam. They tied the knot in 2008 and have two daughters, Alia and Laila. Hind holds dual nationality, both Tunisian and Egyptian, as she resides in Egypt. She was previously engaged to Syrian actor Bassel Khaiat.
Filmography
Movies:
- The Yacoubian Building (2006)
- The Blue Elephant (2014)
- The Blue Elephant 2 (2019)
- Noura’s Dream (2019)
- The Treasure: Truth and Imagination (2017)
- Asmaa (2011)
- The Island (2007)
- The Silences of the Palace (1994)
- A Citizen, A Detective & A Thief (2001)
TV Series:
- Finding Ola (2022-2024)
- Halawet El Donia: Life is Beautiful (2017)
- Embratoreyet Meen (2014)
- Esteefa (2015)
- Qasas El Ayat fil Qur’an (2015)
Net Worth
Hend Sabry, the Tunisian-Egyptian actress, has an estimated net worth of around $5 million. This wealth has been amassed through her successful acting career in various films and television series, as well as her involvement in production and humanitarian efforts. Sabry is recognized as one of the top Arab actresses.
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