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CairoScene
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
El Le'ba Season 5 to Begin Filming in July Ahead of September Release
The original cast, including Chico, Hesham Maged, and Mai Kassab will return for the new season. Apr 26, 2025 Director Moataz El Tony has announced that filming for the fifth season of the comedy series El Le'ba will begin in July 2025, with its release scheduled for September on digital platforms. The original cast - including Chico, Hesham Maged, Ahmed Fathi, Mohamed Tharwat, Mai Kassab, Mirna Gamil, Sami Maghawry, and Arefa Abdel Rasoul - will return for the new season. The series is written by Ahmed Saad Wali, Ibrahim Saber, and Mohamed Salah Khattab, and directed by El Tony. El Tony also achieved notable success during Ramadan 2025 with his series El Captain, starring Akram Hosny, and is currently preparing for a new film project, Zawgat Ragol Mesh Mohem, featuring Akram Hosny and Yasmine Abdel Aziz.
Egypt Today
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Today
Beloved comedy duo Hesham Maged and Mostafa Gharieb take the lead in Bershama
Egyptian star Hesham Maged has officially announced the start of filming for his new movie Bershama, marking another exciting new collaboration with Mostafa Garieb and director Khaled Diab following their successful series Ashghal Shaqqa Geddan. The film is penned by Sherine and Khaled Diab, with contributions from Ahmed El-Zoghby, and features a star-studded cast including Riham Abdel Ghafour, Bassem Samra, Taha Desouky, along with several special guest appearances. Bershama is a social comedy that tackles a fresh and unconventional topic with sharp wit and humor. Hesham Maged has been riding a wave of success, with his recent hits Fasel Men Al Lahazat El Laziza and Ex Meraty raking in over 150 million EGP at the box office last year. Now, Bershama is set to be one of the most anticipated films of Eid Al-Adha, with filming already underway in preparation for the upcoming cinematic season.
See - Sada Elbalad
22-03-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
"Pershama" Begins Production
Yara Sameh Production has begun on Egyptian actor and screenwriter Hesham Maged in the comedy film "Pershama". The cast also stars Riham Abdel Ghafour, Bassem Samra, Taha Desouky, Moustafa Ghareeb, and more. Khaled Diab directs the pic from a script by Ahmed El-Zaghbi and Sherine Diab. SkyLimit Studio is the banner behind the film. Maged made his last appearance on the big screen in the 2024 star-studded film " My Wife's Ex " (Merati's Ex). Maged, born on April 26, 1980, graduated from Cairo University. During university, he created the Tamr Hendi production company with his friends which produced films that ridiculed famous Egyptian films. They created film 'Men who do not know the impossible', a project that attracted the attention of Mohamed Hefzy, who at the time was trying his hand at production. Hefzy produced their first TV series 'Afeesh wa Tashbeeh' that tackled Egyptian classics in a cynical way in each episode. He also produced the trio's 2008 film "Waraqat Shifra" which was a big hit at the box office. Maged starred and scripted the film which familiarized his face to the audience. He won the award of the 'Best New Faces' Award for the year, in participation with his mates Ahmed Sabry and Chico. 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 Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) News Ireland Replaces Former Israeli Embassy with Palestinian Museum News Israeli PM Diagnosed with Stage 3 Prostate Cancer Lifestyle Maguy Farah Reveals 2025 Expectations for Pisces News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
Al Bawaba
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Hesham Maged and Asmaa Galal say goodbye in Ashghal Shaqah Geda episode 15
ALBAWABA - Hesham Maged and Asmaa Galal face unexpected turns in Ashghal Shaqah Geda episode 15. Also Read Ramadan 2025: Where will Ramez Galal's 'Ramez Elon Masr' be aired? "I would rather not act again!" Yasmine commented following a humorous and unexpected scenario in Ashghal Shaqah Gedan episode 15, in which she fell to the ground and got her face soaked in water due to an unforeseen circumstance that arose during production. In celebration, the whole cast and crew sang "Wallahi wa Amaluha el Regala." As the show progresses, Dr. Hamdy (Hesham Maged) and his wife Yasmine (Asmaa Galal) are forced to deal with the new maid, "Manal" (Rehab El Gamal), who has a serious mental illness that makes her cry all the time. When she tries suicide in her room after learning that her job has been terminated, things take a surprising turn, and the pair steps in to save her. They then decide to have Manal attend Dr. Ghandour for a psychological consultation to assist her in overcoming her experience. In a different context, Dr. Hamdy is still trying to get a Maldivian work visa. When he arrives at the embassy, he is shocked to see that his mother, Sherine, is also there to apply for a visa and accompany him on his trip. His mother, however, tries to stop him from going, claiming that he is not Muslim because the embassy does not provide non-Muslims work visas to the Maldives. Compelled to travel to Al-Azhar to pick up a document attesting to his conversion to Islam, Dr. Hamdy eventually receives the visa. In a last scene with his friend Arabi, Dr. Hamdy gets ready to leave for the Maldives with his wife Yasmine, his kids, and his mother. When Arabi lodges a complaint against him, accusing him of "disrupting a historical monument," he is banned from travel, which is an unexpected shock at the last minute. asmaa_galal Instagram Using his official Instagram account, actor Hesham Maged said goodbye to the drama series "Ashghal Shaqah Geda" (Very Hard Work), which aired during the first half of the Ramadan 2025 season. Hesham Maged shared a photo of himself with the actors on his official Instagram account, captioning it, "The series is complete... I hope you're content. The last episode of "Ashghal Shaqah Geda" (Very Hard Work), which airs on Friday, March 14, is quickly approaching. Hesham Maged, who plays a forensic doctor, and Asmaa Galal, who plays a media personality, are the subjects of a social comedy about a married couple that is the focus of the second season of "Ashghal Shaqah Geda" (Very Hard Work). The show was a huge creative and popular triumph when it aired during Ramadan last year. The cast of "Ashghal Shaqah Gadda" is on television. In addition to Hesham Maged, the series "Ashghal Shaqah Gadda" features several well-known celebrities, including Mustafa Gharib, Salwa Mohamed Ali, and Sherine, as well as several cameos. Abdullah Abu Al-Fotouh is the producer, Khaled Diab is the director, and Khaled and Sherine Diab wrote the show. Dates of the Ashghal Shaqah Gadda Episode 15 Broadcast The 15th episode of the television series "Ashghal Shaqah Gadda" will be shown simultaneously on the Shahid platform and MBC Masr channels at 8 PM.
Egypt Independent
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Independent
Hesham Maged apologies over controversies surrounding ‘Ashghal Shaqa Gedan', discusses season 3
The second season of the Egyptian comedy series 'Ashghal Shaqa Gedan' (Even More Household Chores) has become a stellar success – but also a source of controversy, with criticism over its portrayal of women, forensic medicine and racism. In an interview with the Al Arabiya channel, actor Hesham Maged apologized for the outrage and assured that the cast and crew did not intend to offend anyone, stressing that he only desires to create comedic content suitable for family audiences. He said, 'We are constantly trying to avoid any offense, and I do not see that the series includes any racist scenes or anything that might make anyone feel offended.' Maged added to Al Arabiya channel, 'The events are based on reality, and comedy basically relies on exaggerating some situations, but it is not an attack on anyone. If anyone felt offended, we apologize and will take the matter into consideration in the future.' Regarding specific scenes, such as the episode which introduced the character Sanaa, he clarified, 'I think that viewing the subject from an external perspective might lead some to believe it's offensive, but in reality, it was built on situational comedy without any vulgarity or transgression. We realize that the series is watched by families, and therefore, we were careful not to include anything that would cause embarrassment to viewers.' Maged confirmed that presenting a new season for any successful series is a huge challenge. He explained, 'The second season of any series is a great responsibility, because the success of the first season puts us in a more difficult situation. If the second season is not as strong or better, it may impact the work as a whole. That's why we worked hard, especially in the writing phase with Khaled Diab and Sherine Diab, to ensure that the story develops in a way that attracts the audience and maintains the spirit of the series.' According to Maged, the main plot which involves the ongoing search for a maid and the situations associated with it will remain the core element of the show, alongside a variety of wacky new developments for the characters. He also praised Mustafa Gharib's performance as Arabi, which he described as a distinct starting point for a character that causes a lot of trouble for the protagonist. Regarding the potential for a third season, Maged said, 'We have exhausted a lot of comedic ideas in the second season, and we worked very hard on it, so thinking about a third season requires careful study. If we don't find a strong and new idea, it's better not to present it, because we don't want to bring something of a lower standard than what came before.' Complaint filed over portrayal of women Some of the most prominent criticism of the series has been over its portrayal of women, with lawyer Ayman Mahfouz filing an official complaint with the National Council for Women claiming that the show poorly represents Egyptian women and encourages 'moral deviation'. In his complaint, Mahfouz noted a scene involving a female character admitting she had engaged in so many illegitimate relationships that she doesn't even remember the names of her various partners, which has led to the birth of her child with an unknown father. According to Mahfouz, this scene reinforces the idea that women can use legal loopholes to escape punishment for adultery. He also called for amendments to the 'adultery' laws to ensure they are not misused. Accusations of racism The show hasn't escaped accusations of racism either. These center around the character Madina, a Nigerian maid played by Sudanese actress Islam Mubarak who is portrayed as slovenly and with brutish strength. Outraged Sudanese audiences claim that the character reinforces negative stereotypes of Black people. Others have come in defense of the show, stating that the humor surrounding the character does not involve her race and is done to serve the plot. Scientific and forensic errors The former head of the Forensic Medicine Authority, Ayman Fouda, harshly criticized the series for its representation of the forensic profession, claiming that the show's forensic character is an inaccurate mockery. Speaking to Al-Masry Al-Youm, Fouda said: 'I demanded the suspension of the series last year, but I was shocked by the production of a new season that continues its violation of the forensic medicine profession, representing it in an inappropriate manner. Forensic medicine is a serious and essential step towards achieving justice, not a field for laughter and mockery.' Fouda called on the responsible authorities to intervene to stop the airing of the series, adding that portraying a forensic doctor as irresponsible would impact citizen trust in the institution. Writer Khaled Montaser also pointed out the inaccuracy of some scientific details in the series. One of the most prominent of these is of the forensic doctor examining counterfeit money, which is a task not within the jurisdiction of forensic doctors but instead for specialized forgery and counterfeiting research experts. Errors such as these could reinforce misconceptions among the public, Montaser said, and urged the creators of the series to always seek specialized consultants when dealing with scientific or professional topics. Airing time In spite of the outrage, 'Ashghal Shaqa Gedan' still enjoys a wide audience. It airs daily at nine pm on the MBC Masr channel, with a repeat episode at midnight. Besides Maged, the series also stars Asmaa Galal, Mostafa Gharib, Sherine, Salwa Mohamed Ali, Mohamed Mahmoud, Hazem Ehab, Islam Mubarak, Ahmed Abdel Wahab, Abdel Moneim Riad, and Intisar. The screenplay was authored by Khaled Diab and Sherine Diab, with the former also serving as director. Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
