Leila Elwy

Leila Elwy is an Egyptian television, stage and film star born on January 4th, 1962. Her full name is Laila Ahmed Elwy. Her father is Egyptian and her mother is Greek.

She began her career at a young age. When she was seven years old, she was in a radio program called, "Abla Fadila" and also appeared in the television show "Mama Samiha." At fifteen she appeared on stage for the first time in, "Tamam Sittat," a play by Galal El Sharkawy.

Her extensive appearances in theatre, cinema and television series have established her among the top rated stars in the Arab world. She has starred in more than seventy movies and has been honored many times at Egyptian and international festivals with prestigious awards for her emotional roles. Laila has also served on many jury committees of local and international film festivals.

Among her most memorable plays are "El Brensisa" and "El Gamila Wel We7shin." On the big screen, her most unforgettable performance has been in the film, "Al Mozneboon." Though she has had many starring television roles, she's perhaps best known for the audience favorite, "Al Taw2am."

In Lahazat Harega Season One, Laila plays the heartbreaking role of a woman who changes her life for the love a former fiancé hoping he will share her dreams.