The red carpet of the El Gouna Film Festival witnessed a touching moment during the opening ceremony of its eighth edition when actress Menna Shalaby took the stage to receive her lifetime achievement award; a scene filled with emotion, love, and gratitude.

Yousra presents Menna Shalaby with heartfelt words

The surprise of the night came when the iconic star Yousra introduced Menna Shalaby to the audience with sincere and emotional words, expressing her deep admiration. She said that Menna is one of the most genuine actresses of her generation; someone who knows how to choose her roles, balancing boldness with tenderness, and effortlessly reaching people’s hearts.

Menna Shalaby thanks Yousra in her own way

Deeply moved by Yousra’s words, Menna walked onto the stage to warm applause. Without hesitation, she kissed Yousra’s hand in front of everyone as a gesture of gratitude and affection, before giving a brief speech in which she thanked everyone who supported her and from whom she learned throughout her career.

An awkward moment swiftly handled by Yousra

However, the emotional moment was not without a touch of humor and embarrassment. As Menna hugged Yousra, her dress slightly tore from the back, causing her a moment of panic. Yousra, with quick wit and grace, immediately stepped in to ease the situation; holding the dress from behind to save her from embarrassment. The spontaneous and human gesture caught the attention of social media users, who widely shared the clip and praised it as a genuine display of affection and friendship between the two stars.