Amie Sultan

About

Egyptian dancer and actress who has been hailed as one of Egypt's highest-paid female entertainers by Elle Arabia. She has been a prominent voice in restoring Oriental dance to a higher reputation and having it acknowledged as intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. She has become a sought-after dancer at elite events around the world, and she earned praise for her tribute performance to the Golden Age of Egyptian Cinema at the Gouna International Film Festival in the year 2021.

Before Fame

She was first encouraged to take ballet lessons by her parents when she was just 5 years old. She went on to learn other styles such as jazz, contemporary, and tap dance. After graduating from the Cairo American College in Maadi, she earned a bachelor's degree in interior design from the Rhodec International Online Interior Design College in the UK. 

Trivia

Before becoming an Egyptian dancer, she worked as a classical ballerina, appearing in roles in renowned ballets including Swan Lake, Don Quixote, and La Bayadere. She made an influential video with VICE called "How to Treat a Belly Dancer by a Belly Dancer."

Family Life

Her father worked in the petroleum industry, while her mother was a musician. She also has a sister named Nevine, who became a writer in the United States.

Associated With

She has stated that dancer and actress Samia Gamal is one of her greatest role models.