An Egyptian actress. Born in Alexandria, she moved to Cairo at the age of four. She graduated from the Higher Institute of Theatrical Arts, specializing in acting and directing. Her familial connection to her sister, the actress Wafaa Amer, played no role in her entry into the world of acting. Her first step was a chance encounter with the actor Mohamed Sobhi, whom she met while he was filming a series in which her sister was also starring. She worked for a while as a model, an experience that greatly helped her overcome her stage fright and fear of being in front of the camera. Her first majo…