Elham Shaheen Breaks Into Tears at the Closing Ceremony of Sharm El-Sheikh Youth Theater Festival
Elham Shaheen couldn’t hold back her tears during the closing ceremony of the Sharm El-Sheikh International Youth Theater Festival after a touching documentary about her artistic journey was screened.
In an exceptional theatrical night ✨ filled with emotional moments and distinguished attendance, the 10th edition of the Sharm El-Sheikh International Youth Theater Festival concluded its events with a heartfelt tribute to legendary actress Elham Shaheen.
🔹 An Emotional Moment on Stage 🎭
The ceremony began with a short documentary highlighting Elham Shaheen’s rich artistic career and her long-standing contributions to theater and cinema.
As soon as she stepped onto the stage, she broke into tears — a powerful, sincere moment that moved the audience and reflected her deep connection to the art of theater.
🔹 High-Level Attendance
The ceremony was attended by:
• Minister of Culture Dr. Ahmed Fouad Henno
• Minister of Youth and Sports Dr. Ashraf Sobhy
• South Sinai Governor Major General Khaled Mubarak
Alongside a constellation of stars from Egypt, the Arab world, and beyond, including:
🌟 Elham Shaheen
🌟 Hany Ramzy
🔹 A Festival that Elevates Youth Creativity 🎬
The festival is held under the patronage of:
• Ministry of Culture
• Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
• Egyptian Tourism Promotion Authority
With golden sponsorship from:
🏅 National Bank of Egypt
🏅 Ain for Artistic Production
🏅 Dhofar Municipality – Oman
🔹 A Special Edition Carrying Elham Shaheen’s Name
This edition honors Elham Shaheen for her lifelong dedication to theater.
It is directed by Dr. Ingy El-Bastawy, chaired by Hesham Suleiman, and holds an honorary presidency named after the late theatrical icon Samiha Ayoub.
🎭 The festival featured a diverse range of performances, workshops, and discussions focused on the future of youth theater and the role of arts in shaping cultural awareness.
✨ Elham Shaheen’s tears embodied the timeless magic of theater — art that begins in the heart and never stops touching souls.
Actress Aiten Amer captured her fans’ attention with her latest appearance on social media, sharing photos from a new seaside photoshoot featuring a simple and elegant summer look.
كرّم موقع «صدى البلد» الفنانة مروة عبد المنعم عن دورها في مسرحية «سما»، خلال زيارة خاصة كشفت خلالها الفنانة عن كواليس مشاركتها في العمل وتجربتها المسرحية.
In an emotional message, retired actress Shams El Baroudy responded to criticism over her continued expression of love for her late husband Hassan Youssef, stressing that loyalty to one’s feelings is not a sin and that she will continue to speak about him and remember him throughout her life.
Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa discussed theater developments and upcoming plans with senior officials, including the opening of “Maser Egypt,” university theater development, and more than 60 planned productions.
