Basma Ahmed Sayyed Hassan

Basma Ahmed Sayyed Hassan, born on June 5, 1975, is an Egyptian actress. She comes from a family with a rich cultural background; her father is a journalist and her mother a women’s rights activist. Basma studied English literature at Cairo University and began her acting career with the film "El Madyna" in 1999, selected by director Yousry Nasrallah. She has also appeared in the American TV series "Tyrant." In her personal life, she married political activist Amr Hamzawy in 2012, with whom she has a daughter, Nadia, but they separated in 2019. Her notable filmography includes works such as "Zay El Naharda," "Morgan Ahmed Morgan," and "The Night Baghdad Fell." Basma has received several awards, including Best Actress at the Egyptian Cinema Awards for "Morgan Ahmed Morgan" and "Game of Love," and recognition at the Alexandria International Film Festival for her role in "Ostrich and Peacock."