Actor Christine Solomon Stars in Critically Acclaimed Film 'Heliopolis', Screening at the Vancouver International Film Festival
Vivacious actor Christine Solomon will appear onscreen at one of the most influential film festivals in the world - the Vancouver International Film Festival. Her film 'Heliopolis' is being screened at the high-profile event on October 3rd, 4th and 8th.

VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, September 30, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Egyptian-Canadian actor Christine Solomon will be onscreen at VIFF in the highly anticipated film 'Heliopolis'. For more information on Heliopolis, screening venues, and times, please visit: www.heliopolisfilm.com or www.viff.org/tixSYS/2009/filmguide/films/4354. The film, directed by Ahmad Abdalla, premiered to critical acclaim at the Cannes Film Festival this May. 'Heliopolis' follows five modern Egyptian youths over the course of one night. Christine plays an obnoxious gothic girl that finds herself stuck in a Heliopolis hotel. Christine is available for interviews prior to, and during the festival. She will be in Vancouver from October 1st until October 4th.

Christine recently won the Best Actress of Empowerment Award at the Madbakh Awards, presented by the Madbakh Women of Toronto group, for her role in Heliopolis. The Madbakh Women of Toronto promote films with a theme of women's empowerment. The announcement of the awards coincides with the opening of the Toronto International Film Festival, and encourages people to view films during the festival with themes of empowerment. Christine was honoured for her unique role as the first representation of a Gothic woman in Egyptian film. Madbakh has empowered women of visible minorities since its creation in 1992. For more information on Madbakh, and the awards, please visit: www.borama-womens-project.com/filmfestival.html.

The up-and-comer is quickly making a name for herself on the North American film and television scene, most recently being cast in the upcoming original movie 'Fakers'. The gifted Egyptian-Canadian performer is already an established staple in the entertainment industry in Egypt, and is now showcasing her talent to the Western hemisphere.

'Fakers' is an original pay TV movie from the producers and director of 'Last Casino'. This provocative story of teen counterfeiters stars Greyston Holt (Durham County) and Andrew Francis (L Word, X-Men Evolution) and will premiere on Movie Central and The Movie Network in spring 2010.

'Fakers' tells the shocking story of three ordinary teenagers from one of Canada's most elite schools, who were the masterminds of a major counterfeiting operation under the noses of their teachers and parents, and shows how it all came crashing down. Christine plays an exotic dancer that plays a pivotal role in the operations takedown. 'Fakers' is a Cite Amerique production, with director Pierre Gill (Last Casino) at the helm, and written by Jesse McKeown (DaVinci's Inquest, Robson Arms).

Christine Solomon is of Egyptian, Syrian and Lebanese ethnicity. She was born in Egypt and raised in Montreal from the age of seven. She is truly an international star; a member of the Egyptian Actor's Union, she has performed in a wide range of productions across Canada, the United States and Egypt. Talent runs in Solomon's family - she is related to notable Egyptian director Sandra Nashaat.

The stunning actor began her career in the entertainment industry at the tender age of nine years old, when she booked her first role on an American television series. Soon after, she started modeling, and won several competitions, among them: The International Modeling and Talent Association (IMTA) and Model Search America. Her big break came at the 2006 Cairo International Film Festival, where she was cast in two feature films: Balad Al Banat and Basra.

From there, the versatile actor built a versatile portfolio with a variety of credits to her name, including voice over work, television and films roles, theatre productions, hosting duties at Think Pink!, Rotana (the leading producer/distributor of Arabic music and film in the world) music videos, television commercials, and modeling contracts.

Christine Solomon's charismatic personality shines through her onscreen personas, and she has had the opportunity to be featured in a number of international newspapers, magazines, radio and television shows. She was even featured numerous times in Al Ahram, Egypt's largest newspaper.

The multi-talent is also a model, host, author and entrepreneur. She is currently working on her third book, and is opening her own acting career consultancy boutique, which will provide career guidance and support for both aspiring and working actors. Christine enjoys being involved with non-profit organizations and supports the Breast Cancer Foundation and Make Poverty History.

Christine splits her time between Montreal, L.A, and Cairo. When she isn't busy working on a project, she enjoys writing and traveling.

Christine is available for interviews, photographs and appearances upon request.

For more information on Christine Solomon, please visit www.christinesolomon.com

Photo Credit: Kim Doucet


-30-

For more information, photographs, or interview requests, please contact:

www.thepromotionpeople.ca
info@thepromotionpeople.ca

Press Release Contact Information:

Jasmyn Pozzo
The Promotion People
Publicist
1090 Burrard St
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada V6E 1N2
Voice: 778-999-4529
Website: Visit Our Website