Passant Shawky

Born in Cairo. At the early age of six, Passant started showing an affinity for arts and sports and competed professionally for over a decade, ending her swimming career ranked third nationally. Passant is a classically trained belly dancer, which along with swimming she enjoys practicing in her free time. Passant obtained her B.A. in Business Administration with a double major in Finance and Marketing, from the prestigious American University of Cairo, while spending a year abroad at Penn State University. She later pursued a career in Investment Banking / Private Equity at the leading regional investment bank, before travelling to New York to further her acting craft. She spent time in New York training under world renowned acting coach Maggie Flannigan of the Maggie Flannigan Acting Studio, immersing herself studying the Meisner intensive program provided by the illustrious teacher. Upon her return to Cairo, she started pursuing her acting career in Egypt in parallel with her inve