Karim is the daughter of a Russian mother and an Egyptian father . As of 2016 , she appeared in over 25 Egyptian films and TV series . Karim has drawn notice for her 2006 refusal to portray " seductive roles " . In 2016 she served as jury member for the Horizons section at the 73rd edition of the Venice Film Festival
73rd edition
73rd Venice International Film Festival
Nelly Karim