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Stories played on screen often mirror real-life drama. With that said, we have witnessed shocking narratives of extremely toxic female characters over the years. These unsettling figures showcased a spectrum of manipulative tendencies, deceitful actions, and morally questionable choices. 

Through these characters, we are reminded of the grey area between good and evil, leaving audiences both fascinated and disturbed by the shadows cast by them. Join us as we dissect the web woven by these toxic female characters, and remember to check out our article on the toxic male characters here!

Mona Zaki's Hana in Le3bet Newton 

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Mona Zaki brought to life a character whose actions are both perplexing and distressing. From marrying a married man for ulterior motives to divorcing via WhatsApp voicenote, Hana's journey is a rollercoaster of naivety and selfish ambition. This led to a trail of hurt and uncalculated consequences for those unfortunate to cross her path.

Reham Abdelghafour's Fayrouz in Azmet Montasaf El Omr

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We get that she was caught in a midlife crisis. However, having an affair with her husband's daughter's spouse would never make sense. The narrative ends with a heartbreaking twist that somehow balances out her unforgivable actions.

Ghada Adel's Malak in Ga3alatny Mogreman

Malak took a stranger hostage and made it look like he kidnapped her! She was also using her best friend's beach house without her consent and putting her in danger for aiding and abetting a kidnapping.

Dina El Sherbiny's Ward in Grand Hotel

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One of the most manipulative characters on TV has to be Ward. She blackmailed a wealthy man with her unborn child and covered it all up by forcing a marriage onto an autistic man. Her unfortunate ending was inevitable. 

Reham Abdelghafour's Farida in Zay El Shams

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Returning to the screen, Reham Abdelghafour embodies Farida, a character entangled in a web of complicated relationships. The character is murdered, and we see, in the flashback scenes, her involvement with her sister's fiancé, coupled with unexpected revelations during the search for her killer, unveils her relationship with her sister's current boyfriend, too. Farida sure knows how to cross any and all boundaries.

Joury Bakr's Wedad in Gaafar El Omda

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One of the most hated characters of last Ramadan dramas had to be Wedad in Gaafar El Omda. She is a woman who is skilled in the art of manipulation. She fooled her then-husband into secretly signing her divorce papers to surprise him by getting married to his arch-nemesis. She was the definition of a devil in disguise!

Ghada Adel's Sahar in Malaky Eskendereya

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From orchestrating her husband's murder to portraying herself as the victim, Sahar's journey is a chilling exploration of deception and criminality. She even ended up marrying her lawyer and having him father her child as a way to guarantee her coverup.

Zeina's Laila in Le A3la Se3r

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Zeina takes on the role of Laila, whose betrayal cuts deep into the fabric of friendship. Pretending to be a supportive best friend while having an affair with her friend's husband, Laila's actions reveal the toxic underbelly of her seemingly loving persona.

Dalia El Beheiry's Maha in Hareem Kareem

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This character embodies the classic trope of love lost, leading to the abandonment of morals. Leaving behind her family for a past love, Maha's actions unravel a narrative of self-destruction and collateral damage. Even years later, with the movie's recent sequel, she falls back into the same patterns and routines!

Hanan Turk's Farah in Sahar El Layaly

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Farah took toxic relationships to a whole new level. In an attempt to get back at an ex-lover, she not only enters into an unsuitable marriage but goes on to shame her husband for his perceived inadequacies, showcasing the darker side of her character.

Hala Shiha's Farah in Kheyanet 3ahd

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Hala Shiha's comeback was through a woman willing to go to extreme lengths to secure her family's wealth. It takes a sinister turn as she orchestrates her nephew's descent into drug abuse, ultimately leading to his death. Add to that having the audacity to shed a couple of tears during his funeral, bringing the saying Te2tel El Ateel w Temshy fe Ganazto to life.