Who is Nour Al Ghandour? Meet the Egyptian actress who stunned the Cannes Film Festival
Can we have a moment for the queen, Nour Al Ghandour? The Egyptian actress has been absolutely slaying on the 78th Cannes Film Festival red carpet. But it seems her last day on the French Riveria was the cherry on top we all needed to see.
Surely you've seen her top-rated Netflix movie Honeymoonish last year—it was the talk of the town! Since then, the actress has been making a slew of worthwhile appearances regionally and globally.
From being the star in Aldo's Ramadan collection to being dressed in world-renowned brands, Cosmo ME has all the deets that YNTK about this queen.
Nour Al Ghandour age: How old is the actress?
Nour was born on November 13, 1993.
Nour Al Ghandour zodiac: What is her zodiac sign?
As a November queen, she's naturally a Scorpio. Scorpios are naturally known for their passion, being deeply intuitive, and strategic.
Nour Al Ghandour education: Where did she study?
She graduated in 2017 at the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts
Nour Al Ghandour nationality: Where is the actress from?
The talented actress is Egyptian, but was born and raised in Kuwait, where she still resides.
Nour Al Ghandour career: When did she start her acting career?
Just before entering the world of glam and acting, she initially started as a broadcaster on the Al-Rai Channel before fully embracing her love for acting.
Nour Al Ghandour films: Where has she starred in?
You may have her star in shows like Ya Baada in 2021, 25 Minutes (2022), of course, Honeymoonish (2024) and Zawja Wahida La Takfi (2024).
Erm, you need to know about Nour Giselle! Meet Huda Kattan's daughter who's taking over the beauty space.
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