Jana Ashkar Boards TV Series "Leladala Wagh Akher"
Rising Egyptian actress Jana Ashkar (Athens, Watar Hassas) is attached to star in actor Yasser Galal's upcoming TV series "Leladala Wagh Akher".
The cast also stars Arwa Gouda, Mohamed Alaa, Nouran Maged, and more.
It is scripted by Amr El Daly, directed by Mohamed Yehia Moro, and produced by Mohamed Meshesh.
"Leladala Wagh Akher" consists of 15 episodes and is set to premiere soon on a VOD platform.
Born on April 16, 1969, Galal grew up in an artistic family: he is the son of the prominent director Galal Tawfik and the older brother of actor Ramez Galal.
Galal studied at the High Institute of Dramatic Arts in 1990 and belongs to the cinema and TV rising generation that shined at the end of the 90s.
After graduation, he starred in 'Rahma wa ameer al-ghaaba" (Rahma and Prince of the forest) and starred in more TV series and theatrical performances upon finishing his military service.
He is best known for his roles in TV productions such as "Lan aeesh fe gelbab aby", 'Al-waad al-hakk", 'Nahnu la nazraa'al-shawk", 'Awlaad hadret al-naazer" , and 'Al-batal".
Other TV credits include'Lams Aktaf',"Rahim", "Zel El Raees", "Zahab w Awda", "Saherat Al Janoob", "Dahsha", "El Akhoa El A'daa", "Samara","Nour Maryam", "Mama Fi El-Qism", and "Ytraba Fi Ezo".
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