May Calamawy is an Egyptian-Palestinian actress. She was born in Bahrain and moved to Boston,…
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What if a Disney Princess Married an Egyptian Man?
“Happily everafter” is the biggest joke we teach our young girls. They grow up living…
Disney’s wish granted with Egypt’s own Marwa Gabriel named Casting Director for Aladdin
After meeting Marwa Gabriel, Egypt’s number one Casting Director who has worked on award-winning films…
Disney Brens! If Disney Princes were Misogynist Egyptian Men
Before you all get angry, relax, we’re not saying all Egyptian men are misogynists. We’re…
If Disney Princesses were Judged by Egyptians
Egypt, unfortunately, is known to be a judgmental environment. That is especially true when it…
Ahmed Hatem: “Three religions used to live together in this same country, where now families aren’t tolerant of each other”
Know Thy Nursery Directory Sarah’s Kindergarten (Treasure Island) is a nursery in Maadi which…
Egypt: No Country for Little Princesses
We’ve previously mentioned what it would have been like if Egyptian actresses played Disney…
If Disney Villains were Played by Egyptian Stars
Picture this: instead of the animated version, Disney’s films were live action ones, starring Egyptian…
90s Kids, Rejoice! Duck Tales is Returning!
If you grew up in the 90s, we’re almost positive you’ve watched Duck Tales. 100…
Once upon a Fairytale
Ten years ago, my then three year old daughter and her best friend were sitting…