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Hanan Tork (born 7th March 1975 ) is an actress and dancer.1She was born as: Hanan Hassan Mohamed Abd El-Karim , and is sometimes credited as Hanane Turk and Hanan Turk . She is a sister to two other brothers: Hussein and Hossam.2Her father owned his own factory for clothes (Eltorki for Dresses).3She started her career as a ballerina and completed her studies in the Cairo Ballet Institute, Egypt in 1993 .4 She then became a member of the Cairo Ballet Group and soon after moved to the Classical Ballet Group. When the famous director, Khayri Bishara , saw her, he offered her the chance to act alongside Nadia al-Gindi in the movie "Raghba Motawahesha" in 1991 . After that the young ballerina was thirsty for more and thus came her next role in the television series Be’r Saba’ with the director Nour El-Demerdash . In 1993 , she was offered another role on the silver screen: "Dehk We Le’b We Gad We Hob". Her big chance came when she was chosen by the famous director Youssef Chahine to play a part in "Al-Mohager" in 1994 . In 1997 she acted alongside the singer Mohamed Fouad in "Ismailia Rayeh Gayy". In the same year she had the opportunity to work with Chahine once again by starring in his movie "Al-Massir". Then two leading roles in "Al-Akhar" and "Fata men Israel" in 1999 . Then yet another cooperation between the young star and the famous director in the box office hit "Al-Assefa". In the year 2000 , the now famous actress appeared on the television screen in the whole month of Ramadan in the successful television series "Opera Aida". Then witnessed more success in the following year, with a role alongside the famous actress Samira Ahmed in "Amira Men Abdeen". She also played the leading female role in the comedy movie "Gana el bian el taly", opposite Mohamed Henedi . In 2001 Hanan played a role in the comedy movie "Gawaz Be Karar Gomhourey". Then came her true hit in "Harameya Fi KG2" in 2002 and "Haramiyyah fi Tayland" in 2003 .5During 2003 she got the leading roles in "Sahar el layaly" - which was a major box office hit and won many prizes in different festivals - and Deil El-Samakah . In 2004 the all female film; "Hob El-Banat", was released and was followed closely by "Ahla Al-Awkat" then in "Tito" with Ahmed El Sakka . Hanan is preparing for her next role in "Shakira Fel Mounira".6
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Hanan Tork ( ) (born March 7, 1975) is an Egyptian actress and former ballerina . She was born as: Hanan Hassan Mohamed Abd El-Karim (Arabic: حنان حسن محمد عبد الكريم ), and is sometimes credited as Hanane Turk and Hanan Turk . She is a sister to two other brothers: Hussein and Hossam. Her father owned his own factory for clothes (Eltorki for Dresses). She is a worldwide ambassador for the international charity, Islamic Relief. She started her career as a ballerina and completed her studies in the Cairo Ballet Institute , Egypt in 1993 . She then became a member of the Cairo Ballet Group and soon after moved to the Classical Ballet Group. When the famous director, Khairy Beshara , saw her, he offered her the chance to act alongside Nadia Al-Gindi in the movie "Raghba Motawahesha" in 1991 . After that the young ballerina was thirsty for more and thus came her next role in the television series "Be’r Saba’" with the director Nour El-Demerdash . In 1993 , she was offered another role on the silver screen: "Dehk We Le’b We Gad We Hob". Her big chance came when she was chosen by the famous director Youssef Chahine to play a part in " Al-Mohager " in 1994 . In 1997 she acted alongside the singer Mohamed Fouad in "Ismailia Rayeh Gayy". In the same year she had the opportunity to work with Chahine once again by starring in his movie "Al-Massir". Then two leading roles in "Al-Akhar" and "Fata men Israel" in 1999 . Then yet another cooperation between the young star and the famous director in the box office hit "Al-Assefa". In the year 2000 , the now famous actress appeared on the television screen in the whole month of Ramadan in the successful television series "Opera Aida". Then witnessed more success in the following year, with a role alongside the famous actress Samira Ahmed in "Amira Men Abdeen". She also played the leading female role in the comedy movie "Gana el bian el taly", opposite Mohamed Henedi . In 2001 Hanan played a role in the comedy movie "Gawaz Be Karar Gomhourey". Then came her true hit in " Harameya Fi KG2 " in 2002 and " Haramiyyah fi Tayland " in 2003 . In 2005 the film " Dunia " by Lebanese director Jocelyne Saab was released, in which Hanan played the leading role; that film became very controversial in Egypt because it is touching on the topic of traditional female circumcision , among other reasons; it received a good deal of attention in Europe.In 2006 she chose to wear the Islamic head scarf .Tork has mentioned many times before during TV & magazine interviews that she is considering the option of wearing the Hijab .Tork now joins a group of actresses who have taken the same decision like Hala Shiha and Abla Kamel among many others.In 2007 she was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards .
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Hanan Tork ( ) (born March 7, 1975) is an Egyptian actress and former ballerina . She was born Hanan Hassan Muhammad Abd El Karim (Arabic: حنان حسن محمد عبد الكريم ), and is sometimes credited as Hanane Turk and Hanan Turk .She is a sister to two brothers: Hussein and Hossam.Her father owned his own factory for clothes (Al Turki for Dresses).In addition to her work in the arts, Hanan also serves as a worldwide ambassador for the international charity Islamic Relief .She started her career as a ballerina and completed her studies at the Cairo Ballet Institute in 1993. She then became a member of the Cairo Ballet Group and soon after moved to the Classical Ballet Group.
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Hanan Turk ( ; also spelt Hanan Tork ; born March 7, 1975) is a retired Egyptian actress and ballerina .She was born as Hanan Hassan Muhammad Abd El Karim ( ), and is sometimes credited as Hanane Turk . She is a sister to two brothers: Hussein and Hossam. Her father owned his own factory for clothes (Al Tourki for Dresses). In addition to her work in the arts, Hanan also serves as a worldwide ambassador for the international charity Islamic Relief . She started her career as a ballerina and completed her studies at the Cairo Ballet Institute in 1993. She then became a member of the Cairo Ballet Group and soon after moved to the Classical Ballet Group.
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Egyptian actress and ballerina Hanan Tork ( ; born 7 March 1975 is a retired Egyptian actress and ballerina .She was born as Hanan Hasan Abdelkrim Tork ( ), and is credited as Hanan Tork .She is a sister to two brothers: hussien and Hossam.Her father owned his own factory for clothes (El Torky for female dresses).In addition to her artistic endeavors, Hanan is a global spokesperson for the international charity. She started her career as a ballerina and completed her studies at the Cairo Ballet Institute in 1993. She then became a member of the Cairo Ballet Group and soon after moved to the Classical Ballet Group.
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Egyptian actress and ballerina Hanan Tork ( Arabic : حنان ترك ; born 7 March 1975) is a retired Egyptian actress and ballerina .She was born as Hanan Hasan Abdelkrim Tork ( Arabic : حنان حسن عبد الكريم ترك ), and is credited as Hanan Tork .Her father owned a factory for clothes (El Torky for female dresses). In addition to her artistic endeavors, Hanan is a global spokesperson for the international charity. She started her career as a ballerina and completed her studies at the Cairo Ballet Institute in 1993. She then became a member of the Cairo Ballet Group and soon after moved to the Classical Ballet Group.
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