Yusra to walk the catwalk for a million and a half Egyptian pounds

Published February 9th, 2003 - 02:00 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

Egyptian actress/singer Yusra revealed that she was offered 

a job as a fashion model from one of the fashion houses, whose name was not revealed, in Lebanon next month. The fashion show which she gave an initial agreement to will broadcast the event live on different satellite channels. 

 

According to the London based daily, Al Sharq Al Awsat, Yusra will try to fit modeling into her busy schedule of filming the scenes for her upcoming movie “Al Ghadab” (Anger) by Yousif Shaheen, who requests complete dedication by the film crew. 

 

Yusra added that she is had held several sessions with former model Raja Al Jidawi to learn more about modeling and participating in fashion shows. The actress wants to appear as a professional while walking down the catwalk. It was also revealed that Yusra will be receiving a total of one million and a half Egyptian pounds for taking part in the fashion show. 

 

Yusra has also decided that she wants a collection of romantic songs for her new album which she hopes to release by the end of the summer. She has asked the poets she is working with to write songs that are love related and romantic refraining from the theme of heartache, suffering, and despair to go with the trend that is now taking over the music industry.  

 

In december last year, the International house of fashion for Christian Dior has nominated Egyptian actress Yusra as the best female that perfectly fits their required description to exhibit the latest fashions and accessories in the Middle East according to the London based daily, Al Sharq Al Awsat.  

 

Bridget Lofiqi, the Middle East marketing representative for Christian Dior, told the daily that the decision fell on the Egyptian actress due to her elegance in style & character, and her beautiful face. She also added that she fits all the required descriptions to best represent their fashion in the most successful picture. Yusra these days depends heavily on constantly changing her style making it a point to present herself in the best newest way possible to her audience. –Albawaba.com