Biography

Born on September 10, 1941, she began her artistic career in the late 1960s, distinguishing herself through her ability to portray roles across cinema, theater, and television. Okasha excelled in supporting roles; she made her debut in the comedy play *Elli Ayezni Yigini* (Whoever Wants Me, Come to Me), followed by a series of notable works, most importantly *Fajr al-Islam* (Dawn of Islam) in 1971, *Mamnou’ fi Laylat al-Dakhla* (Forbidden on the Wedding Night), *Al-Tawous* (The Peacock), and *Estakoza* (Lobster). She also appeared in several television series, including *Hawanem Garden City* (Ladies of Garden City) and *Yawmiyat Wanis* (Wanis’s Diaries).