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Identity
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Identity
TV Gems We Want Back on Our Screens
You know those shows you suddenly find yourself missing, ones you'd happily rewatch your favorite episodes from, even years after they first aired? Entertainment and prank shows, in particular, have a way of sticking with us. They built a lasting connection with their audiences, the kind that proves just how successful they were. The jokes, the unforgettable moments, the iconic one-liners you still catch yourself quoting without even realizing it. Here are four TV gems we wish would be back on our screens again with new seasons. Darak This show was a gateway to unforgettable moments with some of the most beloved actors, with conversations you could never get tired of watching. From Adel Imam's iconic episode to Ahmed Helmy's and everything in between, Ashraf Abdel Baky delivered what felt like a reality show with his own creative twist. Man Sayarbah El Bonbon You probably wished you were one of the contestants on his show when you were a kid, right? Ahmed Helmy truly left a lasting mark on children's television with this unforgettable classic. It set the bar incredibly high, with a level of spontaneous, unscripted humor that still feels unmatched. El Sha2a Hend Sabry's appearance as a host was undoubtedly well-received. She blended charisma with effortlessly genuine conversations, managing to keep viewers engaged even without sharing the same frame as her guests. The unique concept allowed for deeper, more personal glimpses into the lives of the guests, with sides we hadn't seen before and instantly loved. Helhom Benhom This prank show still feels iconic in every way. A host who managed to bring out the worst—yet funniest—reactions from his guests was a twist no one saw coming, especially compared to the typical Egyptian prank show format at the time. It's hard not to wonder what it would look like if it were renewed today, eighteen years later.
Egypt Today
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Today
Ahmed Helmy Takes the Spotlight in Sweden as Malmö Festival Honors His Legacy
Ahmed Helmy. The 15th edition of the Malmö Arab Film Festival launches today, Tuesday, in the Swedish city of Malmö. The grand opening will begin with a red carpet ceremony at the prestigious Royal Cinema—one of Sweden's largest theaters—offering the public a chance to meet and celebrate with a host of Arab film stars and creators. The festival has become a cultural landmark and a proud part of Malmö's identity. The opening ceremony will be attended by Malmö's Deputy Mayor and Chairman of the Cultural Committee, Jan Grönholm, who will also present an honorary award to celebrated Egyptian actor Ahmed Helmy, alongside the festival's founder and director, Mohamed Keblawi. On Monday, ahead of the launch, many festival guests arrived in Malmö, including Ahmed Helmy, Mariam Shereef, Sabry Fawaz, director Karim El Shenawy, screenwriter Haitham Dabbour, and Khaled Abdel Galil. Tonight's program features the screening of the Palestinian film Ahlam 'Abera (Passing Dreams) by acclaimed director Rashid Masharawi. A co-production between Palestine, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, and France, the film follows 12-year-old Sami on a day-and-night journey with his uncle and cousin in search of his lost homing pigeon—a tale of hope, memory, and belonging.
Daily News Egypt
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily News Egypt
WhatsApp Teams Up with Egyptian Celebrities and Al Ahly SC to Launch Exclusive Sticker Packs
WhatsApp has announced exclusive collaborations with some of Egypt's most beloved celebrities and the iconic Al Ahly Sporting Club to bring fans unique and expressive sticker packs. These custom sticker packs, designed in partnership with these creators, will be exclusively accessible through their official WhatsApp channels. Yesterday, WhatsApp announced users can now make their own sticker packs without having to leave the app, and now fans can enhance their daily conversations with stickers featuring iconic moments and expressions from their favorite stars and sports heroes. Whether it's a punchline from a famous comedy sketch or a sticker of a legendary goal celebration, these exclusive packs offer a fun and distinctly Egyptian way to connect with friends and family. The lineup includes some of Egypt's top stars, who use their WhatsApp channels to directly communicate with their followers: Ahmed Helmy, a collaborator on one of the exclusive packs, shared, 'I've always loved finding new ways to connect with my audience, and these WhatsApp stickers are just great. I'm excited for people to discover the range of expressions, including some of my own, and to see how they bring a smile to their friends and family. I know I'll be using plenty of Helmy stickers myself!' One of the most exciting additions is from Al Ahly SC, the region's most decorated football club. Their exclusive sticker pack includes fan-favorite players, club chants, best moments in the club history, and match-day expressions – perfect for celebrating wins and sharing team spirit. Gamal Gabr, Director of the Al-Ahly Club Media Department added: 'Our fans are among the most passionate in the world – now they can show that passion in their chats. Whether it's a sticker of a game-winning goal or our coach's signature gesture, we're proud to be part of this collaboration with WhatsApp.' These sticker packs are part of WhatsApp's ongoing commitment to introducing updates that make chats more fun and creative.. Users can also create and share their own sticker packs, unlocking creative expression for fans and creators alike. Follow your favorite creators and Al Ahly SC on WhatsApp Channels today to download their sticker packs. For more information on how to create and share your own sticker packs, visit [link].
Broadcast Pro
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
Malmö Arab Film Festival to honour Egyptian comedy star Ahmed Helmy
The actor started his TV career in 1993 before he landed a role in 1998 film 'Aboud Ala El Hedoud'. The Malmö Arab Film Festival (MAFF) has announced that celebrated Egyptian actor and comedian Ahmed Helmy will be honoured during its 15th edition, taking place from April 29 to May 5, 2025. The acclaimed star will receive the honorary award at the opening ceremony on April 29 at the Royal Cinema, the cinema hall in Scandinavia. Commenting on this recognition, the President of the Malmö Arab Film Festival Mouhamad Keblawi said: 'Ahmed Helmy is one of the most distinguished stars of Arab cinema, with a rich career marked by creativity and excellence. Helmy has left a unique imprint on Arab cinema through his comedic and dramatic roles, which reflect societal issues with humour and deep human sensitivity. We are proud to honour him in Malmö as a tribute to his significant contributions to the film industry.' Ahmed Helmy expressed his deep gratitude and appreciation to the Malmö Arab Film Festival for this recognition and stated: 'Being honoured as an artist in general, and for me personally, is a medal of love and appreciation that is beyond value. My journey in cinema was never just an ordinary professional path; it was filled with experiences, challenges, happiness and artistic joy.' As part of the festival's events, Helmy will lead a Masterclass on April 30, offering fans and aspiring filmmakers an intimate look into his artistic journey and creative process. Helmy is a household name in Arab cinema, known for his signature blend of humour and emotional depth. Over a career spanning more than two decades, he has starred in more than 50 films, including hits like Zaki Chan, Keda Reda, Asal Aswad and Wahed Tani. Beyond acting, Helmy has also made his mark as a writer, producer and television host. His influence extends off-screen as well, serving as a UNICEF Regional Ambassador, advocating for children's rights and mental health awareness. The festival's tribute underscores Helmy's enduring impact on the Arab entertainment industry and his role in shaping generations of cinema lovers through thoughtful and entertaining storytelling.
Al-Ahram Weekly
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egyptian talent takes centre stage at 4th Hollywood Arab Film Festival - Screens - Arts & Culture
The fourth Hollywood Arab Film Festival (HAFF), celebrating Arab Heritage Month from 9 to 13 April at Hollywood Universal Studio Cinema in California, will feature multiple Egyptian films, including Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo and The Tale of Daye's Family. Actor Ahmed Helmy will receive the Life Achievement Award, and actress Elham Shaheen will head the jury panel. Directed by Egyptian filmmaker Karim El-Shenawy, The Tale of Daye's Family (Daye: Seret Ahl El Daye) will open HAFF. The Tale of Daye's Family: Opening film The Egyptian-Saudi co-production Daye, written by Haitham Dabbour, follows the story of an 11-year-old albino Nubian boy who dreams of going on a magical journey from south to north Egypt to pursue his dream of becoming a singer. Daye, the first Egyptian film to feature an albino actor as the protagonist, had its world premiere as the opening film of the fourth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival and competed at the Berlin International Film Festival. The film stars Saudi actress Aseel Omran, Sudanese actress Islam Mubarak, and Egyptian actors Haneen Said and Badr Mohamed. El-Shennawy directed the highly successful TV series Lam Shamseya (2025), screened during Ramadan. The series shed light on the unique topics of child sexual abuse and family disintegration. He also directed the film Gunshot (2018), which starred Ahmad El-Fishawi, Mohamed Mamdouh, and Rubi. Before that, El-Shenawy was an assistant director (AD) in several noteworthy productions, including Mohamed Diab's Clash (2016), which garnered over a dozen awards, including four wins at the Carthage Film Festival (2016) and countless nominations, including at the Un Certain Regard section of the Cannes Film Festival. Clash was Egypt's nomination to the Academy Awards but was not shortlisted. Seeking Haven For Mr. Rambo: Screened in the Narrative Feature section Six films will compete in the upcoming edition of HAFF, including Seeking Haven For Mr. Rambo by Khaled Mansour. The film had its world premiere in the Orizzonti Extra section at the 81st Venice International Film Festival (28 August—7 September 2024). It was then screened in numerous festivals and released commercially in Arab countries. The drama film tells the story of Hassan (Essam Omar), a young man in his thirties who is forced to confront his past fears. He embarks on a journey of self-discovery, which includes a quest to save his dog and best friend, Rambo, from an unknown fate. HAFF will also screen Mira Shaib's Arze (Lebanon), Oday Rasheed's If You See Something (Iraq), Hala Matar's Electra (Bahrain), and Sina Mohammed's Transient Happiness (Kurdistan). Additionally, 16 short films will compete in the short film section, including the Egyptian film Wishes For My Heart (Sherine Diab), Jordanian films The Chant (May Ghouti) and Shadows (Rand Beiruty), Syrian film Weaning (Houssam Hamo), and Algerian film NYA (Imene Ayadi). Ahmed Helmy: Life Achievement Award During the festival's activities, actor Ahmed Helmy will receive the Life Achievement Award, and his film Sorry for the Disturbance (2008) by Khaled Marei will be screened, followed by a discussion. Helmy, a High Institute for Theatre graduate, is one of the region's most popular artists. He launched his career on television with the programme Laab Eyal (Kids' Games). He rose to stardom in 1999 for his role in Sherif Arafa's comedy Aboud Ala El-Hedoud (Aboud on the Borders), which starred Karim Abdel Aziz. He has starred in over 25 successful feature films, including Sahar El-Layaly (2003), Saye Bahr (2004), Zaky Chan (2005), Alf Mabrouk (2009), Bolbol Hairan (2009), Horoob Etirari: Forced Escape (2017), and Scarecrow (2019), among many others. He also voices a storyteller in Amr Salama's 2014 film La Moakhza (Excuse my French). Helmy is a prominent promoter of children's rights and often raises awareness on early childhood development issues in the region. Elham Shaheen - Head of Jury Egyptian actress Elham Shahine has been appointed the head of the jury for the narrative feature films programme. Shaheen launched her career with director Kamal Yassin, who gave her a role in his play made for television, Hooreya Men Al Marikh (Mermaid from Mars). She then went on to star in numerous TV series, including Akhu El Banat (Brother of the Sisters), A'al El-Bahr (The Ocean Said), Hatta la Yakhtaniq Al-Hob (So Love Doesn't Suffocate), Nisf Rabia Al-Akhar (The Second Half of Spring), Layaly El-Helmeya (Nights of Helmeya), and Samhoony, Makansh Asdy (I'm Sorry, I Didn't Mean To). She also won many awards for her roles in The Gentle and Ya Dunia Ya Gharamy (Oh World, Oh my Love). HAFF The 4th edition introduces the new programme, Voices from Los Angeles, which includes screening six films by young filmmakers from American universities. The festival launched the first edition of HAFF industry days, where five projects in development are competing: Egyptian film The Land Beyond by Nadine Salib, Iraqi film Madness and Honey Days by Ahmed Yassin, Sudanese film Blue Card by Mohamed El-Omda, Lebanese film Plus One by Zayn Alexander, and Palestinian film The Hearse to the Final House of Happiness by Wisam Al-Jafari. Organized in the heart of Hollywood by the Hollywood Arab Film Festival Foundation, HAFF showcases Arab narrative, documentary, and short films. Dozens of renowned filmmakers are expected to attend. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
