Rosaline Elbay Explained
Rosaline Elbay |
Native Name: | روزالين البيه |
Native Name Lang: | Ar |
Birth Date: | 1990 11, df=yes |
Birth Place: | Cairo, Egypt |
Occupation: | Actress, writer, producer |
Years Active: | 2018–present |
Education: | Oxford University, London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art |
Awards: | 2019, Al-Wafd Critics' Choice Awards |
Rosaline Elbay (Arabic: روزالين البيه;)[1] is an Egyptian stage and screen actress, producer and writer.[2] She is known for her roles as Judy Goodwin on the Netflix series Kaleidoscope, Amani on the Hulu/A24 Films series Ramy, and Sara on the MBC Masr series Qabeel.[3] [4] [5] [6]
Early life
Elbay was born and raised in Cairo to Egyptian parents.[7] She grew up speaking English, Arabic and French, jokingly describing her English accent, which has led to an assumption that she is British-born, as a 'product of colonialism'.[8] [9]
She performed in a production of The Sound Of Music at the age of 11.[10] As a child, she watched The Mummy and 'wanted to be Evie', and was later inspired to pursue archaeology.[11]
She read Classics and Archaeology at Oxford University and completed a master's in Colonial History.[12] [13]
Elbay then studied at the Actors Studio New York City with Elizabeth Kemp before the two-year MFA in Acting at LAMDA.[14] Her early career was in UK theater.[15]
Career
In 2018 Elbay starred in Diamond Dust, the feature-film adaptation of Ahmed Mourad's bestselling novel, and Fork & Knife, which premiered at the 2018 El Gouna Film Festival.[16] She was also the subject of the music video for "Fakra" by Massar Egbari, an Egyptian band that rose to prominence during the 2011 Egyptian Revolution, as the love interest of lead singer Hany Dakkak.[17] [18] [19]
Since 2019, Elbay has starred as Amani in Hulu/A24 Films series Ramy, Ramy Youssef's eponymous Golden Globe and Peabody Award-winning show.[20] [21] Season 2, co-starring Mahershala Ali, premiered in May 2020.[22]
Also in 2019, Elbay received critical acclaim for her MENA region television debut as Sara, the partner of protagonist Tarek (Mohamed Mamdouh), on MBC Masr's Qabeel, and won the Al-Wafd Critics’ Choice Awards for Best Supporting Actress and Best New Face.[23] [24] [25] [26] [27]
Elbay hosted the opening ceremony of the 2019 El Gouna Film Festival.[28] [29] The Cairo International Film Festival appointed her as its face for young filmmakers during its 40th and 41st Editions.[30] Her screenplay, "Garlic", was developed at the Festival's TV Development Workshop.[31] [32]
Elbay was starring in MBC Masr’s 2020 series Forgetfulness (Luebet Al Nesyan), directed by Hani Khalifa.[33] However, she left the show mid-filming for health reasons and the rest of her role was shot with Asmaa Galal.[34]
In September 2021, Elbay was announced as a principal cast member of the Netflix series Kaleidoscope alongside Giancarlo Esposito, Paz Vega, Rufus Sewell, Tati Gabrielle, Peter Mark Kendall and Jai Courtney. Her character Judy Goodwin is described as “the crew’s demolitions specialist, headstrong and independent — an eccentric spitfire with a sarcastic edge who is clever and talented enough to stay a step ahead of her mistakes.” The series shot in New York and debuted on January 1, 2023, claiming the number one spot on Netflix's most-watched list.[35] [36]
In October 2021, Elbay revealed that she is starring in an animated role and executive producing an unnamed project, both not yet announced.[8]
In October 2022, Elbay starred as Diana, Princess of Wales in the off-Broadway world premiere of Dodi & Diana opposite her Kaleidoscope co-star Peter Mark Kendall.[37] [38] In 2023, she starred in Let Liv alongside Christine Taylor and Jordan Carlos, which premiered at the Tribeca film festival,[39] and in Hulu's Jagged Mind alongside Maisie Richardson-Sellers and Shannon Woodward.[40]
Personal life and advocacy
Elbay lives in New York.[41] [42]
In 2019, she hosted the opening ceremony of the 2019 El Gouna Film Festival, during which she wore a dress made of recycled plastic hand-worked by refugee women and sponsored by the UNHCR. She has since continued advocating for the organisation, participating in the first MENA-region round table on The Role of Art and Culture in Addressing Displacement.[43] [44] In 2024, she co-produced "The Olive Tape", an album featuring new tracks by artists including Nick Hakim, Narcy (rapper), Vansire, and others that raised funds for Anera and the Palestine Children's Relief Fund.[45]
Elbay is described in MENA publications as an advocate for women's rights and contributed to the cancellation of a concert by Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred due to his history of rape and assault.[46] [47] [48] [49] In 2020, Mada Masr published an op-ed by Elbay in response to the Egyptian MeToo movement, in which she stated that she had experienced domestic violence in a previous relationship.[50] She has also advocated for increased diversity and accessibility in the film industry, telling GQ, "There are as many seats at the table as you want there to be.”[51] She stated her support for the 2023 SAG-AFTRA Strike.[52]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Elbay announced her departure from a lead role in MBC Masr series Forgetfulness (Luebet Al Nesyan) due to a preexisting heart condition.
Awards and nominations
Elbay was awarded the 2019 Al-Wafd Critics' Choice Awards for Best Supporting Actress and Best New Face for her role in Qabeel.
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role |
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2018 | Fork & Knife | The Mistress |
2018 | Diamond Dust | Um Tona |
2023 | Jagged Mind | Christine |
2023 | Let Liv | Marty | |
Television
Notes and References
- Web site: Rosaline Elbay — Past Talks (Library) . 2023-01-31 . afikra عفكرة . 8 January 2021 . en-US.
- Web site: روزالين البيه - ﺗﻤﺜﻴﻞ فيلموجرافيا، صور، فيديو.
- News: 'Ramy' Presents a Nuanced Slice of Life for Millennial Muslims. Murthi. Vikram. The Nation. 10 May 2019. 9 June 2019. 0027-8378.
- News: Ramy: A Show That Talks About Everything. Abouomar. Ali. 19 April 2019. Social Magazine. 9 June 2019.
- News: Ramadan 2019 TV: What watching has done to us. Elshekh. Fathi. 26 May 2019. Mada Masr. 9 June 2019.
- Web site: Petski . Denise . November 22, 2022 . Kaleidoscope: Behind-The-Scenes Look At Netflix Heist Drama Anthology Series From Eric Garcia & Ridley Scott; Premiere Date Set . . Penske Media Corporation.
- Web site: Actress Rosaline Elbay Talks Representation & Working On Netflix's "Kaleidoscope" by Behind The Scoop . 2023-01-31 . Anchor . en.
- Web site: Rosaline Elbay on Arab Representation in Hollywood. 11 October 2021.
- Web site: 2021-01-10 . Actress Rosaline Elbay is The Egyptian Streets Podcast's First Guest Egyptian Streets . 2023-01-24 . en-US.
- Web site: Netflix's Kaleidoscope series starring Egyptian actress Rosaline Elbay to premiere in January - Screens - Arts & Culture . 2023-04-02 . Ahram Online.
- Web site: Pinn . Thomas . 2022-09-24 . Moving Between Theatre, TV, and Film and Egypt, UK, and America: The Many Hats of Rosaline Elbay . 2023-04-02 . Scoop Empire . en-US.
- Web site: Rosaline Elbay University of Oxford - Academia.edu. oxford.academia.edu. 9 June 2019.
- Web site: West . Cairo . 2021-01-31 . Exclusive Talk with Egyptian Actress & Writer Rosaline Elbay . 2023-01-23 . Cairo West Magazine . en-US.
- Web site: روزالين البيه" الوجه الإعلامى للقاهرة السينمائى. dostor.org. 27 November 2018. 9 June 2019.
- Web site: Soap From The Box: KALEIDOSCOPE Cast and Creator (Eric Garcia, Peter Mark Kendall, Rosaline Elbay, Bubba Weiler) on Apple Podcasts . 2023-01-31 . Apple Podcasts . en-US.
- Web site: "Fork and Knife" Competes within Short Films Competition at El Gouna Film Festival. 27 August 2018. Sada El balad. 9 June 2019.
- Web site: 5 معلومات عن الممثلة روزالين البيه "سارة" في "قابيل".. وجه إعلامي ومسلسل أمريكي. filfan.com. 8 May 2019. 9 June 2019.
- Web site: Egyptian Band Massar Egbari Offers New Perspective on Changes in the Middle East and North Africa. DipNote. 9 June 2019.
- Web site: Netflix's Kaleidoscope series starring Egyptian actress Rosaline Elbay to premiere in January - Screens - Arts & Culture . 2023-01-31 . Ahram Online.
- News: 'Ramy' Is About One Millennial American Muslim – And Everyone's Racist Uncles. NPR.org. NPR. 24 April 2019.
- Web site: Ramy Youssef on making TV's first Muslim American sitcom, Hulu's millennial comedy 'Ramy'. Ali. Lorraine. Los Angeles Times. 19 April 2019. 24 April 2019.
- Ramy Youssef breaks down 'Ramy' season 2, from Mahershala Ali to Mia Khalifa. Entertainment Weekly.
- Web site: 'مباراة في التمثيل'.. مشاهد محمد ممدوح وزوجته في مسلسل قابيل (فيديو وصور). بوابة فيتو. 31 May 2019. 9 June 2019.
- Web site: الله . نورهان نصر . 13 May 2019 . أول مرة رمضان.. روزالين البيه: كنت متخوفة من أداء سيدة متوفاة فى ظهورى الأول.. وابتعدنا عن السطحية . 9 June 2019 . الوطن.
- Web site: Here Are The Top 5 Best Rising Stars We Have Seen This Ramadan. Essawy. Omnia. 31 May 2019. Identity Magazine. 9 June 2019.
- Web site: وجوه جديدة خطفت الأنظار في دراما رمضان 2019..تعرفوا عليهم. هي. مجلة. 7 June 2019. مجلة هي. ar. 9 June 2019.
- Web site: روزالين البيه تحصد جائزة أحسن ممثلة دور ثان في حفل حزب الوفد. الوفد. الوفد. 18 June 2019 . 28 June 2019.
- Web site: روزالين البيه ترتدي فستانا مصمم من 800 كيس بلاستيك في مهرجان =هي. 27 September 2019. Masrawy. ar. 20 October 2019.
- Web site: شاركت في تقديم مهرجان الجونة السينمائي.. معلومات عن روزالين البيه. Honna. Honna. 20 October 2019.
- Web site: Musa . Heba . 2019-11-26 . روزالين البيه الوجه الإعلامي لأيام صناعة السينما بمهرجان القاهرة . 2023-01-31 . بوابة اخبار اليوم.
- Web site: Screen Buzz selects 9 projects for Its TV Script Development Workshop. 3 November 2019.
- Web site: روزالين البيه تشارك بسيناريو "توم" في ورشة تطوير السيناريو بمهرجان القاهرة السينمائي.
- Web site: قائمة مسلسلات رمضان 2020 والقنوات العارضة لها. 7 April 2020.
- News: تامر حبيب يكشف سبب استبدال روزالين البيه بـ أسماء جلال في لعبة النسيان. صدى البلد . 15 May 2020.
- Web site: 16 September 2021 . Netflix Orders Heist Drama 'Jigsaw,' Giancarlo Esposito and Paz Vega Among Cast .
- Web site: Jan 3 . Karelle MckayPublished . Heggeness . 2023Additional reporting byGreta . 2023-01-03 . If You Loved 'Money Heist,' Then You Should Definitely Watch Netflix's New #1 Series 'Kaleidoscope' . 2023-01-23 . PureWow.
- Web site: Rosaline Elbay and Peter Mark Kendall to Star in World Premiere of Kareem Fahmy's Dodi & Diana at Off-Broadway's HERE. 6 August 2022.
- Web site: 2022-10-26 . Review: 'Dodi & Diana' Asks if a Relationship Can Survive the Past . 2023-01-23 . Observer . en-US.
- Web site: Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor Attend Tribeca Film Festival with Daughter Ella . 2023-07-09 . Peoplemag . en.
- Web site: 2023-06-12 . Jagged Mind Cast & Character Guide: Every Actor In The Hulu Thriller . 2023-07-09 . ScreenRant . en.
- Web site: Sadek . Farah . 2023-02-17 . Rosaline Elbay Talks About Her Career, Art, and Female Rage . 2023-02-17 . Screen Speck . en-US.
- Web site: Wakeman . Gregory . 2023-01-10 . The kaleidoscopic talent of Egyptian actress Rosaline Elbay . 2023-01-23 . The National . en.
- Web site: من اللاجئات لبدويات سيناء.. قصة فستان روزالين البيه في ختام مهرجان القاهرة | المصري اليوم .
- Web site: Rosaline Elbay - روزالين البيه on Facebook . limited . https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/271264670405925/490469671818756 . 2022-04-30 . Facebook.
- Web site: Ward . Steven . 2024-02-14 . “The Olive Tape” Coalesces the Pain and Hope of Palestine as an Expansive Mixtape . 2024-03-20 . Grimy Goods . en-US.
- Web site: 2021-01-10 . Actress Rosaline Elbay is The Egyptian Streets Podcast's First Guest Egyptian Streets . 2023-01-23 . en-US.
- Web site: Saad Lamjarred concert in Egypt cancelled after backlash over rape allegations . 2023-01-23 . Middle East Eye édition française . fr.
- Web site: Egyptian public outcry stops concert by singer accused of rape . 2023-04-08 . The Jerusalem Post JPost.com . en-US.
- Web site: 2020-10-16 . Egyptian outcry stops concert by singer Saad Lamjarred accused of rape . 2023-04-08 . Al Arabiya English . en.
- News: Inheritance . en-US . Mada Masr . 2023-01-23.
- News: Al-Hadethi . Rand . October 10, 2021 . Rosaline Elbay On Arab Representation In Hollywood .
- Web site: Dagher . Hoda . 2023-07-15 . The Future of Hollywood in Limbo as SAG-AFTRA Strike Halts $134 Billion Industry . 2023-07-18 . Scoop Empire . en-US.
- Web site: Profile Spotlight . 2023-01-23 . www.spotlight.com.