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 Dec 3, 2025 )
  • Laila Taher

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 3, 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

1963
Cairo
Cairo as Second Officer