Abla Kamel Tops Social Media Photo Sparks Wide Controversy Among Internet Users

Egyptian actress Abla Kamel has recently returned to the forefront of attention on social media, becoming a trending topic after a photo circulated showing her wearing a black cloak, with a young man beside her. The photo was captioned: "My beloved aunt."

The image sparked widespread controversy among internet users, who were divided: some confirmed it was an old photo of the actress, others suspected it was fabricated using artificial intelligence technology, while a third group believed it was indeed the veteran actress Abla Kamel herself and not just a lookalike.

Despite the unclear origin of the photo, her fans expressed their longing for her return to the artistic scene with messages full of love and nostalgia, affirming that they eagerly await her upcoming works.

Abla Kamel’s call with Rahma Ahmed draws artistic community’s attention

Abla Kamel had also recently made headlines after young actress Rahma Ahmed revealed she received a phone call from the veteran artist.

Rahma said in a TV interview that while she was at the Actors’ Syndicate with Dr. Ashraf Zaki, she was surprised when he handed her the phone and she received a call from Abla Kamel, who offered words of support and valuable artistic advice.

Rahma noted that Abla Kamel advised her to diversify the roles she chooses to play, adding that the call felt like speaking to a mother concerned for her daughter’s success, making the moment very touching in her career.

Abla Kamel: A career full of success

Abla Kamel is considered one of the most prominent stars of Egyptian drama and cinema. She began her career in the 1980s after graduating from the Faculty of Arts and quickly attracted attention with her unique talent and sincere performances.

She participated in iconic works such as Lan Aeesh Fi Gelbab Abi, Al-Mal Wal Banoun, Raya wa Sekina, and the El-Limby film series, alongside many successful movies including Sayyid El Aatefy, Baltayet El Aima, and Kallem Mama.

Abla Kamel is distinguished by her ability to realistically portray roles of mothers and simple women, which made her one of the closest actresses to the hearts of audiences in Egypt and the Arab world, despite her distance from the media and her constant insistence on privacy.

Although she has been absent from the scene for years, Abla Kamel’s name still enjoys widespread popular love and significant media attention, with her fans eagerly awaiting any sign of her anticipated return to drama or cinema.