| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Other Name(s) | Layla Olwi, Laila Eloui, Laila Olwy, Laila Eloui, Laila Elwy, Tufaha al-Sinema al-Misriya |
| Full Name | Laila Ahmed Elwi |
| Profession | Actress |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film: Min Agl Al-Haya (1977) |
| Awards & Honours | • 2010: 34th Cairo International Film Festival- Lifetime Achievement Award • 2019: Triploi Film Fetival Award  • 2020: 42nd Cairo Film Festival, Egypt  • 2021: AIWFF Award  |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 4 January 1962 (Thursday) |
| Age (as of 2025) | 63 Years |
| Birthplace | Cairo, Egypt |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Nationality | Egyptian |
| Hometown | Cairo, Egypt |
| College/University | High Cinema Institute, Giza, Egypt |
| Educational Qualification(s) | • Faculty of Commerce • A course in Décor |
| Descent | Egyptian (from father's side), Greek-Icaria (from her mother's side) |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Social Media | • Instagram |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Marriage Date | Year, 2007 |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | Mansour al-Gammal (businessman; divorced in 2015) (died of coronavirus) |
| Children | Son- Khaled Eloui |
| Parents | Father- Ahmad Eloui Mother- Stella Eloui (radio presenter, actress) (deceased)  |
| Siblings | Sister- Lamia Elwi (actress) |
| Favourites | |
| Actress(es) | Hend Sabry, Menna Shalaby |
| Film | The Irishman (2019) |
| Travelling Destionation | Greece |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Laila Elwi
- Laila Elwi grew up in Egypt.
Laila Elwi’s childhood picture
- She started her career at a very young age. In childhood, she used to accompany her mother to her mother’s radio shows. From there, she started developing an interest in radio and TV shows.
- At the age of 7, for the first time, she participated in various radio shows and TV programmes. Some of her radio programs are Asafeer EL Gana and Fatafet Al Sokar.
- When she was 15 years old, she performed in the theatre play Sittat.
- She has acted in many Arabic films including Hekaya fi Kelmeteen (1985), Al-Harafesh (1986), Asr Al-Ze’ab (1986), Al-Massir (1997), Brooks, Meadows and Lovely Faces (2016), 200 Pounds (2021), and Gawaza Toxic (2024).
Gawaza Toxic
- Some of her Arabic TV shows are Lahazat Harega Critical moments (2007), Napoleon Wal Mahrousa (2012), Shams (2014), and Menawara Be Ahlaha (2022).
Menawara Be Ahlaha
- Laila has been a member of various jury committees like Mons International Film Festival in Belgium, Sao Paolo International Film Festival, Sotchi International Film Festival, and Valencia International Film Festival.
- She has been featured on the cover of various magazines.
Laila Elwi featured on a magazine cover
- She has judged various Arabic TV shows.
Laila Elwi as a judge in a TV show
- In her leisure time, she enjoys travelling, watching football matches, and spending time with her family and friends.
Laila Elwi during her vacation
- In 2015, she became UNESCO Envoy for United4Heritage.
Laila Elwi on becoming UNESCO Envoy
- She once said that after growing up, she wanted to become an engineer, but her grades were low, so she could not pursue an engineering course.
- Various books have been published on Laila Elwi including Laila Elwi: Between the Miserable and the Aggressive in Egyptian Cinema.
- In 2024, she acted in the Arabic TV movie The Red Box.
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