Egypt’s Yousra, Mohamed Hefzy, Amr Salama join Motion Picture Academy

Three Egyptians earn Motion Picture Academy memberships: Veteran Egyptian actor Yousra, director Mohamed Hefzy, and producer Amr Salama were invited to join the roster of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (aka the Academy). The honorary organization is responsible for voting for the Oscar winners. The four Egyptians were selected as part of a recent push by the body to diversify its membership base following campaigns calling for inclusion such as #OscarsSoWhite.