| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Other Name(s) | Hend Sabri, Hind Sabri |
| Full Name | Hend Mohamed El-Moldy Sabry |
| Profession(s) | Actress, Film Producer, Writer, Model, Lawyer |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film (As an actor; Tunisian): Samt El Qusur (1994) as Alya Film (As an actor; Egyptian): Mozakkerat Moraheqah (2002) as Gamilah  |
| Awards & Honours | • 1994: Best Actress Award Carthage Film Festival for The Silences of the Palace • 2002: Best Actress Award Namur International Francophone Film Festival for Poupées d'argile • 2002: Namur International Festival of French-Speaking Film- Best Actress (Meilleure Comédienne) for Clay Dolls • 2017: Advisory Committee of the Cairo International Film Festival Award • 2019: Best actress Award Carthage Film Festival for Noura's Dream • 2019: Best Actress Award El Gouna Film Festival for Noura's Dream • 2019: DG Award  • 2019: JCC Carthage Film Festival Award  • 2020: Gouna Film Festival Award  • 2020: Best Actress Award Annual Critics Awards for Arab Films at the Cannes Film Festival for Noura's Dream • 2021: Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters (France) • 2022: Enigma Achievement Award for Excellence in Film & Television Industry  • 2023: Joy Award • 2025: Honored at the Beirut International Women Film Festival  Note: She has won many more awards. |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 20 November 1979 (Tuesday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 45 Years |
| Birthplace | Kebili, Tunisia |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Autograph |  |
| Nationality | Tunisian |
| Citizenship(s) | Egypt-Tunisia |
| Hometown | Kebili, Tunisia |
| College/University | Tunis University, Tunis, Tunisia |
| Educational Qualification(s) | • LLB (2001) • Masters in Intellectual Property and Copyright Law (2004) |
| Religion | Islam |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Tattoo(s) | • On her right foot • On the back side of her left shoulder  |
| Social Media | • Instagram • YouTube • Official Website |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Bassel Khaiat (actor; ex-fiancé) |
| Marriage Date | Year, 2008 |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | Ahmad El Sherif (businessman) |
| Children | Daughter(s)- Alia (elder) and Laila |
| Parents | Father- Mohamed Al-Moldi Sabry Mother- Dalenda Klai (life coach)  |
| Siblings | Sister(s)- Hanan Sabry, Yasmine Sabry |
| Favourites | |
| Fashion Brand(s) | Dolce & Gabbana, Zara |
| Handbag Brand | Chanel |
| Perfume(s) | Elie Saab, Carolina Herrera, White Musk |
| Fashion Designer(s) | Azzi & Osta, Bouguessa |
| Cuisine(s) | Tunisian, Egyptian |
| Money Factor | |
| Net Worth (approx.) | $5 million (in 2021) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Hend Sabry
- Hend Sabry grew up in Tunisia.
Hend Sabry’s childhood picture
- At the age of 14, while she was performing in a play in school, she was spotted by a film director.
Hend Sabry during her school days
- After completing her graduation, she wanted to serve in the Tunisian Foreign Service. However, after graduation, she moved to Egypt, and there she continued her acting career.
- She has acted in a few Arabic short films like One Evening in July (2001), Rise and Shine (2006), Day and Night (2006), and The Parrot (2016).
- Hend has acted in many Arabic films including Muwaten W Mokhber W Harami (2001), Malek W Ktabah (2006), La mo’akhza (2014), El Fil El Azraq 2 (2019), and Four Daughters (2023).
Four Daughters
- In 2002, she was introduced to Egyptian films by the film director Inas Al Degheidy. She gained immense popularity with her debut Egyptian film.
- Some of her Arabic TV series are Ba’d El Foraq (2008), Vertigo (2012), Halawet El Donya (2017), Hagmah Mortaddah (2021), and Al ba7th 3an Ola (2022).
Al ba7th 3an Ola/Finding Ola
- Since 2009, she has been associated with the UN World Food Programme (WFP). A year later, she was appointed as the regional ambassador of WFP.
Hend Sabry during a campaign of the WFP
- In 2012, she participated in the 2nd Trop Fest Arabia. In the same year, she was appointed as the head of Feature Narrative Jury at the Doha Tribeca Film Festival.
- Hend was listed in Middle East magazine’s 2013 List of the World’s Top 100 Most Powerful Arab Women.
- She partnered with Tayarah, a platform for video and digital content production, in 2014.
- She has worked as a writer in the Arabic TV series Embratoreyet Meen (2014).
- In 2015, she became one of the jury members at the IWC Filmmaker Award at Dubai International Film Festival.
- In the same year, she appeared at TEDx Cairo Women at the American University in Cairo.
Hend Sabry in TEDx Talks
- In 2015, she started her film production house named Salam Production Company in Cairo.
- She became Honorary President at the International Arab Film Festival in Gabès in 2016.
- She has produced the Arabic film The Flower of Aleppo (2016) and the Arabic TV series Finding Ola (2022).
- In 2017, she was listed in the Forbes Middle East top 10 Arab actresses list.
- She once donated her fees from a film to support the Syrian refugees in the Arab region.
- She is one of the Arab artists to join the Official Competition’s Jury at the International Film Festival Rotterdam in the Netherlands.
- She was once selected as the Honorary President of the festival at the International Arab Film Festival in Gabès.
- Hend has been appointed as the brand ambassador of a few brands like IWC Schaffhausen.
- She has participated in the Uprising of Women in the Arab World campaign to promote gender equality.
- She has also worked for various social welfare campaigns like anti-terrorism campaigns, tourism campaigns, and various fundraising campaigns.
- She judged the reality TV show Judge in El Dome: Gate of the Stars in 2022.
Hend Sabry in El Dome- Gate of the Stars
- Hend signed with the talent agency CAA in 2023.
- On 22 November 2023, she resigned from UNFP. She said that she took the decision as she was not happy with the organisation’s failure to use its voice on the Israeli blockade in the Gaza Strip.
- She has also raised her voice for gender equality in the entertainment industry. She said that female actress was often paid less than the male actors, and mostly the films were based on the male characters.
- Hend was listed in the BBC 100 Women 2024 list.
- In 2025, she signed a contract with the talent management agency MAD Celebrity.
- She has been featured in various print ads and TV commercials.
Hend Sabry in a print ad
- In her leisure time, she enjoys travelling to different places.
Hend Sabry during her vacation
- Hend has walked the ramp in a few fashion shows.
Hend Sabry in a fashion show
- She has been featured on the cover of various magazines.
Hend Sabry featured on a magazine cover
- Hend is an avid animal lover and owns a pet cat.
Hend Sabry with her pet cat
- She follows a regular workout regimen to remain fit.
Hend Sabry during her workout session
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