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Al-Ahram Weekly
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Sameh Abdel-Aziz (1976-2025): Gone too soon
To the shock of his friends and colleagues, the Egyptian director Sameh Abdel-Aziz passed away last Thursday at the age of 49. He had been briefly hospitalised with a sudden health issue. Social media was filled with touching tributes. Abdel-Aziz was born in Cairo in 1976, and graduated from the High Cinema Institute's editing department in 1996. He started his career directing television programmes in the Egyptian National Television and moved to the Dream private television channel where he directed shows like Gana Al-Hawa and Al-Hawa Hawana (named after love songs by Abdel-Halim Hafez) while Hala Sarhan was president. He even moved along with Sarhan to Rotana TV, directing music videos. Only later did he shift to filmmaking. His debut feature film was Dars Khosousi (A Private Lesson, 2005), with the Star Academy winner Mohamed Attia. He also directed the film Assad wi Arbaa Qotat (A Lion and Four Cats, 2007), starring Hani Ramzi and the Four Cats. He collaborated with screenwriter Ahmed Abdallah on two films: Cabaret (2008), starring Fathi Abdel-Wahab, Khaled Al-Sawi, Ahmed Bedeir and Donia Samir Ghanem; Al-Farah (The Wedding, 2009), starring Khaled Al-Sawi, Donia Samir Ghanem, Joumana Mourad, Yasser Galal, Bassem Samra and Maged Al-Kedwani. The latter had an original and distinctive plot in which Zeinhom (played by Al-Sawi) holds a fake wedding party for his supposed sister so that he can collect money through the Egyptian tradition of noqta (wedding attendees giving the bride money to help with the expenses, which the bride's family will presumably return when it is time for their respective weddings), so that he can buy a microbus. The wedding turns into a condolence ceremony when his mother unexpectedly dies. Abdel-Aziz joined forces with comedy star Mohamed Heneidi in various productions on the silver screen: Teta Rahiba (My Tough Grandmother, 2012), starring the late veteran actress Samiha Ayoub, Bassem Samra, Donia Samir Ghanem and Mohamed Farrag with a screenplay by Youssef Maati; Monsieur Ramadan Mabrouk Abul-Alamein Hamouda (2011), starring Nesrine Imam, Karima Mukhtar, Laila Taher and Nihal Anbar with another screenplay by Maati; Ard Al-Nifaq (Land of Hypocrisy, 2018), starring Dalal Abdel-Aziz, Hana Shiha, Mohamed Tharwat and Salwa Mohamed Ali; and – last Ramadan – Shehadet Moamlet Atfal (Child Treatment Certificate, 2025), starring Sabri Fawaz, Sama Ibrahim, Noha Abdeen and Walid Fawaz. On the silver screen, Abdel-Aziz directed Sarkhet Namla (An Ant's Cry, 2011), a political comedy about a slum dweller named Gouda who works for a corrupt member of parliament, starring Amr Abdel-Geleil, Rania Youssef, Ahmed Wafik, Sayed Ragab and Hamdi Ahmed with a screenplay by Tarek Abdel-Geleil. In 2013, Abdel-Aziz joined forces with Mohamed Saad in the comedy Tatah and a year later he directed Viva Atatta where Saad starred alongside Amy Samir Ghanem, Sami Al-Adl, Abdel-Rahman Abu-Zahra and Ahmed Fathi. In 2014 he directed Halawet Rouh (Rouh's Beauty), starring Lebanese singer Haifaa Wahbi with Bassem Samra, Mohamed Lotfi and Salah Abdallah. One of his more remarkable works was the comedy Hamlet Freezer (Freezer Mission, 2016), starring Hisham Maged, Shiko, Bayoumi Fouad, Nesrin Amin and Darin Haddad. The film follows a group of intelligence officers who travel to Italy as a film crew to collect information on how to stop the frost after Egypt climate changes and it turns into a cold country. With a screenplay by Walaa Sherif in collaboration with the two actors Hisham Maged and Shiko. In television he collaborated with megastar Youssra in Kheyanet Ahd (Betrayal of a Covenant), where she starred alongside with Hala Shiha, Abeer Sabri and Bayoumi Fouad in 2020, and a year later in Harb Ahleya (Civil War), starring Bassel Khayat, Gamila Awad, Arwa Gouda and Cynthia Khalifeh. His most recent work for the silver screen were the two 2014 comedies Al-Malika (The Queen), starring Sherine Reda, Rania Youssef, Bassem Samra and Hala Sedki and Leilet Al-Eid (The Eid Night), starring Youssra, Sayed Ragab, Reham Abdel-Ghaffour, Youssra Al-Louzi, Naglaa Badr and Ahmed Khaled Saleh with a screenplay by Ahmed Abdallah as well as the film Al-Dashash (2025), starring Mohamed Saad, Zeina, Bassem Samra, and Khaled Al-Sawy. He is survived by his wife the media figure Dalia Farag. He was married to the singer and actress Roubi for two years and they had a daughter together. * A version of this article appears in print in the 17 July, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
See - Sada Elbalad
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Film "Rocky El Ghalaba" Gets Poster and New Release Date
Yara Sameh The official poster and release date for Egyptian stars Donia Samir Ghanem and Mohamed Mamdouh have been revealed. Ghanem and Mamdouh's latest feature film 'Rocky El Ghalaba' has been been delayed from July 30 to August 14. Mohamed Tharwat, Mohamed Radwan, and Bayoumi Fouad are also on board to star. It is scripted by Karim Youssef, directed by Ahmed El Gendy, and produced by Mohamed Ahmed El Sobky. "Rocky El Ghalaba" marks the second collaboration between Ghanem and Mamdouh after 2022's film " Taslim Ahali ", which also witnessed Ghanem making her last onscreen appearance. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Donia Samir Ghanem (@ The actress was born on January 1, 1985 into a legendary showbiz family – she is the daughter of renowned actor Samir Ghanem and actress Dalal Abdulaziz; her sister, Amal— known as Amy— is also an actress. Ghanem's talents appeared when she was a child, participating in school plays and shows. The actress made her acting debut in 2001's TV series 'Leladala Wogouh Katheera' (Justice has many faces). In 2005, Ghanem made her first film appearance in renowned comedy actor Mohamed Henedi's film 'Ya Ana Ya Khalty'. She released her first song 'Farh el Sen' in 2010. In 2015, she was a judge on season 4 of 'The X Factor' Arabia version along with Lebanese singers Elissa and Ragheb Alama. Ghanem is best known for her work on the television shows 'Leladala Wogouh Katheera', 'El Kabeer Awy', 'Lahfa', 'Nelly and Sherihan', 'In Lala Land', 'Badal el hadouta 3', and "Aicha Aldor". On the film side, her notable film credits include 'El-Farah', 'You Fly', 'Ezbet Adam', 'La Taragoa Wala Esteslam', 'X-Large', and '365 Days of Happiness'. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream
Egypt Independent
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Egypt Independent
Actress Donia Samir Ghanem's ‘Rocky al-Ghalaba' comes to the big screen on July 30
'Rocky al-Ghalaba' (Rocky for the Poor), starring actress Donia Samir Ghanem is slated for a July 30 release in Egyptian cinemas and August 14 across the Arab world. The film also stars Mohamed Mamdouh, Mohamed Tharwat, Mohamed Radwan, and Salwa Othman, along with some guest stars such as Ahmed Saad and Mohamed Osama (Os Os). The comedy film follows a young woman (Ghanem) who works as a bodyguard finds herself tasked with guarding and securing a prominent businessman (Mamdouh), leading them down a road filled with outrageous situations. It is written by Karim Youssef, Ahmed al-Gendy, and Nada Ezzat, produced by Mohamed Ahmed al-Sobky, and directed by Ahmed al-Gendy.
Egypt Today
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Today
Donia Samir Ghanem Wraps Filming Her New Comedy Rocky El Ghalaba, Hitting Cinemas on July 30
Donia Samir Ghanem has officially finished shooting her latest film, Rocky El Ghalaba, which will be released on July 30th as part of the Summer 2025 lineup. The film is a social comedy in which Donia plays a boxer who works as a personal bodyguard for a celebrity embodied by Mohamed Mamdouh. Together, they get caught up in a series of hilarious and heartwarming misadventures. Rocky El Ghalaba stars Donia Samir Ghanem, Mohamed Mamdouh, Mohamed Tharwat, Mohamed Radwan, and Salwa Othman, with special appearances by Ahmed Saad, Os Os, and more. The film was written by Kareem Youssef, produced by Mohamed Ahmed El Sobky, and directed by Ahmed El Gendy.
Egypt Today
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Today
Donia Samir Ghanem Steals the Spotlight with a Stunning Musical Performance at Aysha El Dour Finale
Donia Samir Ghanem. Donia Samir Ghanem steals the spotlight with a stunning musical performance at Aysha El Dour finale. As always, she amazed us with her angelic voice and dazzling show, delivering the perfect ending to Aysha's story. After a hiatus from the previous Ramadan drama season, Egyptian star Donia Samir Ghanem made her much-anticipated return in Ramadan 2025. She starred in dual roles in the series Aysha El Dour. The plot follows a twist of fate that forces the protagonist, Aysha to lead a double life—one as herself and another as her niece, Fatima. Circumstances compel her to impersonate Fatima at her university, unexpectedly plunging her back into the challenges of adolescence. The narrative unfolds as she masterfully embodies both characters in a story that blends comedy, romance, and social drama. The series also features a distinguished ensemble cast alongside Donia Samir Ghanem, including Nour Mahmoud, Amira Adeeb, Fadwa Abed, Maged El-Kelai, and Mohamed Tharwat. It is penned by Ahmed El-Gendy and Karim Youssef, and directed by Ahmed El-Gendy. The show will span 15 episodes.
