Hanan Tork
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Hanan Tork (born March 7, 1975) is an Egyptian
actress and former ballerina
. She was born as: Hanan Hassan Mohamed Abd El Karim (Arabic: حنان حسن محمد عبد الكريم), and is sometimes credited as Hanane Turk and Hanan Turk. She is a sister to two brothers: Hussein and Hossam. Her father owned his own factory for clothes (Al Turki for Dresses).
In addition to her work in the arts, Hanan also serves as a worldwide ambassador for the international charity Islamic Relief
. She started her career as a ballerina
and completed her studies at the Cairo Ballet Institute in 1993. She then became a member of the Cairo Ballet Group and soon after moved to the Classical Ballet Group.
She began her acting career when the famous director, Khairy Beshara
saw her, and offered her the chance to act alongside Nadia Al-Gindi in the 1991 movie "Raghba Motawahesha". After that the young ballerina was thirsty for more and received her next role in the television series "Be’r Saba’" with the director Nour El-Demerdash. Among other TV roles were parts in Al Sabr Fel Malahat, Al Mal We Al Banoun and Lan A'esh Fe Gelbab Aby. In 1993, she was offered another role on the silver screen: "Dehk We Le’b We Gad We Hob". Her big chance came when she was chosen by the famous director Youssef Chahine
to play a part in Al Mohager in 1994.
In 1997 she acted alongside the singer Mohamed Fouad in Ismailia Rayeh Gai. In the same year she also had the opportunity to work with Chahine once again by starring in his movie Al Maseer
. Then in 1999, she had leading roles in Al Akhar and Fata Min Israel. Then yet another cooperation between the young star and the famous director in the box office hit Al Assefa. In the year 2000, the now famous actress appeared in the Ramadan
serial Opera Aida. She then saw more success in the following year, with a role alongside the famous actress Samira Ahmed in "Amira Men Abdeen". She also played the leading female role in the comedy movie Ga'na Al Bayan Al Taly, opposite Mohamed Henedi
. In 2001 Hanan played a role in the comedy movie Gawaz Be Karar Gomhourey. Then came her large hits Harameya Fi KG2 in 2002 and Haramiyyah fi Tayland in 2003.
In 2005 the film "Dunia" by Lebanese
director Jocelyne Saab
was released, in which Hanan played the leading role. The movie centers around the title character Dunia, a belly dancer and poet. When the film aired at the 2005 Cairo International Film Festival, it left the audience split between those who supported the film’s call for intellectual freedom and its stance against female circumcision, and those who disapproved of the title character’s desire to physically express herself through dance. It was also controversial that so many scenes were filmed in Cairo’s slums, which could be seen to tarnish Egypt's international image. The film was especially controversial in Egypt
for taking up the tradition of female circumcision
, among other reasons; it received a good deal of attention in Europe.
In 2006, Hanan she chose to begin wearing the Islamic head scarf, and has been very vocal about this decision. By doing so, Tork has joined a group of actresses who also made the decision, such as Hala Shiha
and Abla Kamel. Despite wearing the hijab, she has continued acting until the present, albeit with different roles. In 2007, she was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards
.
Egyptians
Egyptians are nation an ethnic group made up of Mediterranean North Africans, the indigenous people of Egypt.Egyptian identity is closely tied to geography. The population of Egypt is concentrated in the lower Nile Valley, the small strip of cultivable land stretching from the First Cataract to...
actress and former ballerina
Ballerina
A ballerina is a title used to describe a principal female professional ballet dancer in a large company; the male equivalent to this title is danseur or ballerino...
. She was born as: Hanan Hassan Mohamed Abd El Karim (Arabic: حنان حسن محمد عبد الكريم), and is sometimes credited as Hanane Turk and Hanan Turk. She is a sister to two brothers: Hussein and Hossam. Her father owned his own factory for clothes (Al Turki for Dresses).
In addition to her work in the arts, Hanan also serves as a worldwide ambassador for the international charity Islamic Relief
Islamic Relief
Islamic Relief Worldwide is a Muslim international relief and development organization consisting of a family of 15 aid agencies that aims to alleviate the suffering of the world’s poorest people...
. She started her career as a ballerina
Ballerina
A ballerina is a title used to describe a principal female professional ballet dancer in a large company; the male equivalent to this title is danseur or ballerino...
and completed her studies at the Cairo Ballet Institute in 1993. She then became a member of the Cairo Ballet Group and soon after moved to the Classical Ballet Group.
She began her acting career when the famous director, Khairy Beshara
Khairy Beshara
Khairy Beshara is an Egyptian film director active in the Egyptian film industry since the 1970s. He is considered one of the Egyptian directors who re-defined Realism in Egyptian cinema in the 1980s. In a recent book published by Bibliotheca Alexandrina in 2007 about the most important 100 films...
saw her, and offered her the chance to act alongside Nadia Al-Gindi in the 1991 movie "Raghba Motawahesha". After that the young ballerina was thirsty for more and received her next role in the television series "Be’r Saba’" with the director Nour El-Demerdash. Among other TV roles were parts in Al Sabr Fel Malahat, Al Mal We Al Banoun and Lan A'esh Fe Gelbab Aby. In 1993, she was offered another role on the silver screen: "Dehk We Le’b We Gad We Hob". Her big chance came when she was chosen by the famous director Youssef Chahine
Youssef Chahine
Youssef Chahine was an Egyptian film director active in the Egyptian film industry since 1950. He was credited with launching the career of actor Omar Sharif...
to play a part in Al Mohager in 1994.
In 1997 she acted alongside the singer Mohamed Fouad in Ismailia Rayeh Gai. In the same year she also had the opportunity to work with Chahine once again by starring in his movie Al Maseer
Destiny (1997 film)
Destiny is a 1997 French-Egyptian historical drama film directed by Youssef Chahine. It was screened out of competition at the 1997 Cannes Film Festival....
. Then in 1999, she had leading roles in Al Akhar and Fata Min Israel. Then yet another cooperation between the young star and the famous director in the box office hit Al Assefa. In the year 2000, the now famous actress appeared in the Ramadan
Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which lasts 29 or 30 days. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking and sex during daylight hours and is intended to teach Muslims about patience, spirituality, humility and...
serial Opera Aida. She then saw more success in the following year, with a role alongside the famous actress Samira Ahmed in "Amira Men Abdeen". She also played the leading female role in the comedy movie Ga'na Al Bayan Al Taly, opposite Mohamed Henedi
Mohamed Henedi
Mohamed Henedi is an Egyptian comedy actor born in Giza, Egypt in 1965 and has gained a cinematic bachelor's degree. Mohamed Henedi started his career in 1991 in short appearances in theaters and cinemas, and achieved huge success in his two films Esma'eleya Rayeh Gaii and Sa'ede Fel Gam'a Al...
. In 2001 Hanan played a role in the comedy movie Gawaz Be Karar Gomhourey. Then came her large hits Harameya Fi KG2 in 2002 and Haramiyyah fi Tayland in 2003.
In 2005 the film "Dunia" by Lebanese
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
director Jocelyne Saab
Jocelyne Saab
Jocelyne Saab is a journalist and film director from Lebanon.-Movies:* 1975: Portrait d'un mercenaire français* 1975: Lebanon in a Whirlwind* 1976: Les Enfants de la guerre...
was released, in which Hanan played the leading role. The movie centers around the title character Dunia, a belly dancer and poet. When the film aired at the 2005 Cairo International Film Festival, it left the audience split between those who supported the film’s call for intellectual freedom and its stance against female circumcision, and those who disapproved of the title character’s desire to physically express herself through dance. It was also controversial that so many scenes were filmed in Cairo’s slums, which could be seen to tarnish Egypt's international image. The film was especially controversial in Egypt
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
for taking up the tradition of female circumcision
Circumcision
Male circumcision is the surgical removal of some or all of the foreskin from the penis. The word "circumcision" comes from Latin and ....
, among other reasons; it received a good deal of attention in Europe.
In 2006, Hanan she chose to begin wearing the Islamic head scarf, and has been very vocal about this decision. By doing so, Tork has joined a group of actresses who also made the decision, such as Hala Shiha
Hala Shiha
Hala Shiha is an Egyptian actress best known for portraying the main roles in The Ladder and The Snake, and Lost in America.-Personal life:...
and Abla Kamel. Despite wearing the hijab, she has continued acting until the present, albeit with different roles. In 2007, she was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards
Asia Pacific Screen Awards
The Asia Pacific Screen Awards is an international cultural initiative of the State Government of Queensland, Australia, through Events Queensland, to honour and promote the films, actors, directors, and cultures of Asia-Pacific to a global audience and to realise the objectives of UNESCO to...
.
Filmography
| Movie | Year | Role / Movie's Poster |
|---|---|---|
| Raghba Motawahesha | 1992 | |
| Dehk We Leab We Gad We Hob | 1993 | |
| Al Mohager | 1994 | Hau |
| Sareq Al Farah | 1994 | |
| Al Akhar The Other (1999 film) The Other is a 1999 French-Egyptian drama film directed by Youssef Chahine. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1999 Cannes Film Festival.-Cast:* Nabila Ebeid - Margaret* Mahmoud Hemida - Khalil* Hanan Tork - Hanane... |
1999 | Hanan |
| Al Assifa (The Storm) | 2000 | |
| Harameya Fi KG 2 | 2001 | Reem |
| Etfarag Ya Salam | 2001 | |
| El Hob El Awel (The First Love) | 2001 | Wafaa |
| Gana El Bian El Taly | 2002 | Eeffat El Sherbeiny |
| Dail El Samakah | 2003 | Nour |
| Haramiyyah Fi Thailand (Thieves in Thailand) | 2003 | Hanan |
| Sahar Al Layaly (Sleepless Nights) | 2003 | Farah |
| Hob Al Banat (Girls' Love) | 2004 | Ghada |
| Ahla Al Awqat (The Best Times) | 2004 | Salma |
| Tito | 2004 | Nour |
| "Donia" | 2005 | Donia |
| "Kalam Fel Hob" (Words about Love) | 2006 | Salma |
| "El Haya Montaha El Lazza" (Life is so Sweet) | 2006 | Hanan |
| "Ass Wa Lazq" (Copy and Paste) | 2007 | |
| Ahlam Haqiqeya (Real Dreams) | 2007 | Mariam |
| Al Maslaha (The Deal) | 2011 | |
| Al Okht Treasa (Sister Treasa) | 2011 | Sister Treasa |
| Umena El Golah | 2012 | |
TV series
| T.V Series | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Elmal w AlBanon | 1995 | |
| Nesf Rabie AlAkher | 1997 | |
| Opera Ayda | 2001 | Aida |
| Sara (Sarah) | 2005 | Sarah |
| Awalad El-Shwara3 (Street's children) | 2006 | Zeinab |
| Hanem Bent Basha | 2009 | Hanem |
| Al-Otah El-3amyah (The Blind Cat) | 2010 | Fatma |
| Rasa2el (Letters) | 2011 | |
| Nona El-Ma2zona | 2011 | Nona |
External links
- Hanan Turk Official Page http://hananelturky.com