Yasmin Raeis

Yasmin Raeis (Arabic: ياسمين رئيس, born 15 September 1980) is an Egyptian actress.[1][2] She started her acting career in a television series called "3ard khas". In addition, she was the main character under the supervision of the movie director Mohamed Khan in a movie called "Factory Girl", a movie that was a big success and won a lot of prizes, both locally and internationally.

Yasmin Raeis
Born (1980-09-15) 15 September 1980 (age 43)
Occupation(s)Actor and singer
Years active2010–present
Children1

Biography

Raeis was born in Egypt to a Palestinian Father and Egyptian mother,[3] after a successful modeling career, Yasmin Raeis's decision to join the filmmaking industry as an aspiring actress marked a dramatic turn in her life, which paved the way for a more acute turning point when she was unexpectedly selected for her career-defining role in Mohamed Khan's Factory Girl in 2014. Yasmin played the role of a working girl who falls under the spell of love, transcending with this experience class difference to finally stand alone in face of a merciless traditional society that is afraid of love. Standing out as one of her most indelible performances, Khan predicted that the young Actress's performance will definitely land her a prestigious Best Actress award, later turned out to be true as the young actress received her first Best Actress award at Dubai International Film Festival 2013.[4][5]

Filmography

Series

  • A'rd Khas
  • Lahazat Harega 3
  • Taraf Talet
  • Moga Harra
  • Bedoun Zikr Asma'
  • Al Mizan
  • Ana shahera ana al khaen
  • Mlook El Gdaana

Awards and festivals

Awards

  • Best Actress Award from Dubai International Film Festival.
  • Best Actress Award from Malmo Arab Film Festival in Sweden.
  • Best Actress Award at the 18thEgyptian National Film Festival.
  • Best Actress Award at the 41stEgyptian Film Association Festival.
  • Best Actress Award at Silk Road Film Festival in Dublin, Ireland.
  • A Special Mention from the Jury of Feature Film within the International Oriental Film Festival.

Festivals

  • Dubai International Film Festival
  • Malmo Arab Film Festival
  • Egyptian National Film Festival
  • Egyptian Film Association Festival
  • International Oriental Film Festival in Geneva
  • MEDFilm Festival
  • Sala Women Film Festival
  • Montreal World Film Festival
  • ANA Contemporary Arab Cinema Festival
  • Twin Cities Arab Film Festival
  • Shanghai International Film Festival
  • Arab Film Festival in Seoul, Korea
  • Kolkata Film Festival
  • Safar: A Journey Through Popular Arab Cinema
  • African Film Festival of Verona
  • Franco Arab Film Festival
  • Carthage Film Festival

References