<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Actress <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbisiali.com/ar/news/article/menna-shalaby-faces-an-embarrassing-situation-during-her-honoring-at-the-el-gouna-film-festival">Menna Shalaby</a> revealed the details of the embarrassing situation she experienced during the opening ceremony of the 8th El Gouna Film Festival, when her dress ripped on stage as she was receiving the Creative Achievement Award from superstar Yousra. <br><br></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:907/1195;" alt="" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/d05e15d0-9f16-47af-8e14-3825f1f55dd3.jpg" ></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">The dress was torn in front of the audience and Yousra's quick reaction</span></h2><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Menna Shalaby recounted in a symposium held Friday that she was extremely nervous at the time of the incident, especially since it occurred on stage in front of the festival's audience and guests.<br> "I was very nervous when my dress tore as I was going to receive the award," Menna said. "I wanted to thank my colleagues who always stand by me. We are an artistic family that cares for each other and supports each other every step of the way."<br><br></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The awkward situation happened when Yousra hugged her on stage, but the superstar handled it smartly and quickly, helping Mona overcome the situation without ruining the concert or losing its festive atmosphere.<br><br></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Menna Shalaby: "Yousra saved the situation with the sensitivity of a great artist."</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Menna praised Yousra's humanitarian stance, saying that she felt genuine love and support from her colleagues at the time. She emphasized that Yousra treated the situation like an older sister and handled it with elegance and professionalism, allowing her to complete her speech with ease and confidence. <br><br></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:941/1286;" alt="" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/9e87484a-57f6-45bc-8c0c-4ec05f437ccb.jpg" ></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">The honor is an important milestone in Menna Shalaby's artistic career.</span></h2><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Menna Shalaby expressed her deep gratitude for being honored at the El Gouna Film Festival, considering it a significant milestone in her artistic career. She said, "I feel a sense of fear and appreciation. The idea of a lifetime achievement is too big for my age. I'll have achieved a lifetime achievement by winning the Oscar, but this is a huge honor and a huge boost."</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Menna Shalaby: Art is not fame... Art is passion and responsibility.</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Menna concluded her speech by emphasizing that acting, for her, is not just a profession or a means to fame, but rather a passion and a responsibility. She said, "A true actor works hard at his job, and every honor is an appreciation for that work and for the belief that art is a message before it is lights and cameras."</p>