Youssef Shabaan

Youssef Shabaan

Deceased · Born: Jul 16, 1931 · Died: Feb 28, 2021

Personal Details

BornJul 16, 1931 Cairo, Egypt
Spouse
  • Eman Khaled Al Shuraiaan

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Feb 28, 2021 )
  • Princess Nadia Ismael Shereen

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Jul 9, 2025 )
  • Laila Taher

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Jul 9, 2025 )
  • Sabah

Biography

Youssef Sha'baan Shemeis, a renowned Egyptian actor, was born in the vibrant city of Cairo. His passion for acting led him to pursue a rigorous study of the craft, eventually landing him several stage roles that garnered widespread attention.

Noted cinema director Hassan al-Emaam took notice of Sha'baan's talent, casting him in leading roles in notable films such as "Al-mo'geza" (The Miracle),"Zokaak al-madakk" (Madakk Alley),and "Baae'at al-garaaed" (The Newsgirl). His impressive performances in these films solidified his position as a rising star in the Egyptian film industry.

Sha'baan's talent did not go unnoticed in the realm of television either. He excelled in numerous TV series, including "Raafat al-Haggaan", "Haala wal-daraweesh" (Haala and the Dervishes),"Eilet al-Doghry" (Doghry's Family),and "Al-taw'am" (The Twins).

In his personal life, Sha'baan has been married to three remarkable women: the talented actresses Laila Taaher and Sihaam Fat-hy, as well as Her Highness Princess Nadia Sherine, with whom he shares a daughter named Sainaa.

Sha'baan's early career in cinema was marked by his role as a racehorse in films like "Miramar" and "Hammaam al-Malateely", before transitioning to television. His dedication to his craft eventually led him to become a prominent figure in the Egyptian film industry.

In 1997, Sha'baan was elected Chairman of Egypt's Actor's Union for two consecutive periods, a testament to his leadership skills and unwavering commitment to the arts. Throughout his illustrious career, Youssef Sha'baan Shemeis has left an indelible mark on the Egyptian entertainment industry.

Career

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1963
Cairo
Cairo as Second Officer