Egyptian Actresses Who Took Home Awards at The Best Awards 2026
Egyptian actresses had plenty to celebrate last night as The Best Awards brought together some of the Arab world’s biggest names at the Pyramids in Egypt. The multi-category awards ceremony recognizes talent across seven different categories, with winners chosen through public and expert voting.
From Reham Abdel Ghafour’s gripping performance in Hekayet Narges to Yasmine Abdelaziz’s double win, here’s a look at the Egyptian actresses who took home awards and the projects that got everyone talking.
Riham Abdel Ghafour
Women’s Golden Award in Drama
Reham Abdel Ghafour delivered a powerful lead performance in Hekayet Narges, a series inspired by a true-crime story. She played an infertile woman who kidnaps children, delivering one of the drama’s most talked-about performances.
Yasmin Abdelaziz
Best Drama Actress and Best Movie Actress
Talk about a double win! Yasmine Abdelaziz took home two awards for both drama and cinema. She recently took the lead in the drama series W Nensa Elli Kan and the film Khaly Balak Men Nafsak, proving she can hold her own on both the small and big screens.
Yasmina Elabd
Best Young Actress in Drama
Yasmina El Abd continues to make her mark with a new generation of Egyptian talent. She recently took on a leading role in Midterm, a series following the lives, relationships, and everyday challenges of college students, as well as the series 50/50, where she stars alongside Kinda Alloush and Hamza Diab.
Hoda Eletreby
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama
Hoda Eletreby earned recognition for her supporting work in drama, including her role as Hala in Kolohom Beyhebo Moody (2026), alongside Yasser Galal, and her appearance as No’a in Manna’a (2026), starring Hend Sabry.
Mirna Gamil
Best Comedy Drama Actress
Mirna Gamil took home the award after leading the comedy series Baba W Mama Geran alongside Ahmed Dawood. The show follows a divorced couple who find themselves living in the same apartment, setting the stage for plenty of awkward moments and comedic chaos. She also shared the lead with Mohamed Emam in El King and participated in El Leaba 5: El Classico, starring alongside Hesham Maged and Chico.
Hannah El-Zahed
Women’s Gold Award in Cinema
Hannah El-Zahed added another award to her name, with recent film credits including Restart (2025), sharing the lead with Tamer Hosny, El Shateer (2025), where she shared the lead with Amir Karara, and 7 Dogs (2026), where she appeared alongside Ahmed Ezz, Karim Abdel Aziz, and an international ensemble cast in the high-budget action comedy.
Gihan El Shamshergy
Best Young Actress in Cinema
Gihan El Shamshergy continues to explore different roles on the big screen. She recently appeared in El Kalam Ala Eh, a film that follows four couples navigating different relationships and the ups and downs that come with them, as well as Ahmed & Ahmed, starring alongside Ahmed Elsakka and Ahmed Fahmy.
Caroline Azmi
Best Supporting Actress in Film
Caroline Azmi took home the Best Supporting Actress in Film Award. Her latest role in cinemas was Nawal in the 2026 Egyptian film Mahmoud El Tany, alongside Ahmed Ghozzi and Kozbara. The role adds another film credit to her growing career in cinema.
Egyptian actresses continue to shape the country’s cinema and television scene, bringing unforgettable characters to life across drama, comedy, and film. From established stars who have built impressive careers to younger talents making their mark, these actresses are keeping Egyptian entertainment thriving with their diverse roles and standout performances.
