Hearing-impaired actor makes waves on Egypt stage
(SOUNDBITE) (Sign Language) HEARING-IMPAIRED ACTOR AND TELEVISION PRESENTER, HAGAR GAMAL KNOWN AS MADONNA, SAYING:
"I am the first hearing-impaired person to study at Higher Institute of Theatrical Arts in Egypt and the Arab region. I want to say to all of those who have disabilities don't be afraid to try, don't stay at home, you are stronger than anything, don't be shy and don't be scared."
Hagar Gamal spends most of her time acting and singing
to musical numbers and plays she cannot hear
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Her hearing difficulties didn't stop her earning a place
at Egypt's Higher Institute of Theatrical Arts
The 26-year-old actor has a promising career
having already appeared in a TV series at the age of two
