After Shocking Accusations.. Wafaa Amer Receives Legal and Union Support in the 'Ibrahim Shika Members' Crisis
The Egyptian Actors Syndicate announced the formation of a legal committee of senior lawyers to follow up on accusations directed at the artist Wafaa Amer for involvement in illegal activities related to the late Ibrahim Shika, a former Zamalek Club player. This came in an official statement issued on Saturday, in which the syndicate affirmed its full solidarity with the artist and its legal support.
The statement explained that the syndicate contacted Wafaa Amer to inquire about her psychological state, praising her distinguished artistic career and her national and humanitarian stances. It also affirmed its standing by her side in the face of any abuse or defamation, expressing its readiness to take all measures to protect its members from "any campaigns of bullying or false accusations."
On her part, Wafaa Amer expressed her gratitude for the syndicate's support in a post on Facebook, saying:"Many thanks and appreciation to the Actors Syndicate for its support and sincere solidarity with me in the face of the false defamation campaign.. Your presence by my side is a testimony I cherish."
The incident dates back to mid-July when a woman accused the artist on the "TikTok" platform of being involved in the death of Ibrahim Shika and trafficking in his organs, sparking widespread controversy on social media. After increasing public pressure, Amer turned to the syndicate to take legal action.
The late Ibrahim Shika's wife broke her silence to confirm that her husband's death was due to cancer, denying any connection of Wafaa Amer to the case. She said in press statements: "I am ready to perform an autopsy on his body if anyone doubts my words.. God knows the truth."
The artist received a wave of support from fellow actors, including Menna Fadali who wrote: "Wafaa is worth a hundred men.. Always helping people, and whoever speaks about her in this manner is not well-mannered."
The singer Amina also supported her, saying: "Wafaa is a decent person, and her father was a noble man.. Fear God."
The artist was born in Alexandria in 1968, graduated from the Faculty of Arts before joining the Institute of Dramatic Arts. She began her artistic career with the series "The Husband is the Last to Know", then participated in prominent works such as "The Dalie", "Karioka", and "Eagle of Upper Egypt". Her latest works include the series "Shadow of a Wall" and "80 Bakoo", which aired last Ramadan.
