After being honored… Menna Shalaby kisses Yousra’s hand at the El Gouna Film Festival

Egyptian actress Menna Shalaby sparked widespread controversy after she kissed the hand of artist Yousra during the opening ceremony of the eighth session of the El Gouna International Film Festival.

Menna went up to the stage to receive the Creative Achievement Award from Yousra, who warmly embraced her and praised her talent and respect for art, stressing that she is one of the most prominent actresses of her generation. Shalaby expressed her great happiness with the honor, saying: “My big dream came true today… I love cinema very much, and I thank everyone who helped me in my journey, and I dedicate the award to my mother and the great director Radwan Al-Kashef.”