Donia Maher (born 1979) is an Egyptian actress, writer and artist. She
was born in Cairo. After studying acting, she appeared in several
theatre and film productions, culminating with her breakthrough role
in Hala Lotfy's film Al Khorug lel Nahar (2012) which was screened in
film festivals around the world. She was also praised for her role in
the TV series Segn El Nesa (Women’s Prison).More recently, Maher has
gained renown for her graphic novel The Apartment in Bab El-Louk,
created in collaboration with the illustrators Ganzeer and Ahmad Nady.
The English translation by Elisabeth Jaquette was nominated for the
Banipal Prize.Donia Maher lives in Cairo.
was born in Cairo. After studying acting, she appeared in several
theatre and film productions, culminating with her breakthrough role
in Hala Lotfy's film Al Khorug lel Nahar (2012) which was screened in
film festivals around the world. She was also praised for her role in
the TV series Segn El Nesa (Women’s Prison).More recently, Maher has
gained renown for her graphic novel The Apartment in Bab El-Louk,
created in collaboration with the illustrators Ganzeer and Ahmad Nady.
The English translation by Elisabeth Jaquette was nominated for the
Banipal Prize.Donia Maher lives in Cairo.
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