DUBAI: Egyptian actress Sherihan is returning to the screen after a three-decade hiatus to play the late fashion designer Coco Chanel.
Sherihan, 56, began life in the arts when aged just four, appearing in her first movie “Cat on Fire” at 12 years old.
She has led an illustrious career as an actor, singer, and dancer and gained huge popularity as the longtime host of TV show “Fawazeer Ramadan.”
She has performed as a stage actress in plays such as “Sakk Ala Banatak,” and “Mohamed Ali Street” as well as starring in films including “El Towk Wa El-Eswera,” and “Al-Mar’aw Al-Qanoon,” and showcased her musical talent in the TV series “One Thousand and One Nights.”
She was forced into retirement after developing a rare type of cancer but is now making her comeback as the famous French designer and businesswoman in “Coco Chanel,” which premiered on MBC’s premium streaming platform Shahid VIP on July 20.
The play, a mix between a musical and a drama, has been written and composed by Medhat Al-Adl and directed by Hadi El-Bagoury.
Although filmed last year, its release was postponed due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
Shot as a stage production and streamed online, “Coco Chanel” features five musical performances by Sherihan and is available to stream on Shahid VIP.
