This Ramadan a group of young fresh faces managed to grab the TV audience’s attention with their brilliant performances. Here’s a list of the young rising stars you should watch out for!
Mayan El Sayed
24-year-old Mayan El Sayed, a theatre major at the American University of Cairo, is a full-time actress who appeared in several series like Zel El Raees (The President’s Shadow) and Kaaeno Embareh (Like it was Yesterday) and had a significant role in the film, Banat Sanawy (High School Girls). This Ramadan, she excelled in important roles in three different series, Harb Ahleya (Civil War), Hagma Mortada (Counter Attack) and Li’bet Newton (Newton’s Game).
Rana Raeis
21-year-old Rana Raeis impressed audiences this Ramadan with her appearances in Zel Ragel (A Man’s Shadow) and Naguib Zahy Zarkash. She previously proved herself in Wadea Amny (Security Situation), Ard Gaw (Between Land and Air) and Layalina 80 (Our Nights 80) in which she exhibited great chemistry with Khaled El Sawy.
Adam El Sharkawy
There is no doubt that Adam El Sharkawy, AKA Big Zee, is the most talked-about new face this Ramadan for his performance in Li’bet Newton. Sharkawy is already making it in Hollywood with roles in movies like Clown and 86 Melrose Avenue. We can’t wait for his upcoming roles, whether in Egypt or Hollywood!
Nour Ehab 
Remember the girl from Yawmeyat Zawga Mafroosa (The Diary of a Very Angry Wife)? Well, she’s all grown up and is making her way as a sophisticated young actress. This Ramadan, Ehab appeared in several shows, but we especially can’t get over her mind-blowing performance in El Ekhtyar 2 (The Choice 2).
Omar Rozik 
Awarded best actor at the Mansoura Festival for Short Films, Omar Rozik is known for Waraqa (Paper), a short film on the issue of bullying, which he directed. This Ramadan, Rozik appeared on screen in two different roles, the loathed Seif El Attal in Mulok El Gad’ana (Kings of Loyalty) and Nour in Lahm Ghazal (Gazelle’s Meat).
Mahmoud Amr Yassin 
While carrying his grandfather’s illustrious name, Mahmoud Amr Yassin is proving himself as an actor on his own. This Ramadan season he excelled in El Fetewa (The Ruffian) and Elle Maloosh Kbeer (Uncontrollable).
Farah El Zahed 
This Ramadan, Farah El Zahed flaunted her acting skills as the lead in El Tawoos (The Peacock). While she has taken on significant roles in the past, this is her most important performance of her career so far.
Omar Zakaria Foad 
Looks aside, Omar Zakaria Foad has been hitting milestones in his acting career, beginning with El Aab El Rohy (The Grandfather) in 2017 up to El Ekhteyar 2 this Ramadan season. In between, he appeared in Kalabsh (Handcuff) and Zel El Raes.
Jala Hesham 
Presenter of the show Glocal: The Stalkers, Jala Hesham has taken her career a step further by delving into the realm of acting. This Ramadan she has taken on a variety of roles brilliantly in Naguib Zahi Zarkash, Moussa and as Yasmine in Khali Balak Men Zizi (Take Care of Zizi).
Passant Seyam 
Dancer, theatre and television actress! This is how Passant Seyam introduced herself to the industry, paving a path away from her celebrity parents Ahmed Seyam and Rania Fathallah. Seyam gave an impressive performance as Nancy who had a scandalous conflict with Jamila Awad in Harb Ahleya.