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Egypt Today
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Today
Youssef Omar joins the international cast of Bizhan Tong's British-Chinese thriller Shashou
Youssef Omar, a fast-emerging Egyptian actor who arrives hot off three widely-watched roles during the recent Ramadan peak television season, will star opposite Debby Ryan — known for her roles in several Disney Channel series and the Netflix show Insatiable — in Bizhan Tong's upcoming British-Chinese thriller Shashou. Other international cast members will be confirmed soon. Shashou is set in the shady world of ex-special forces, where outcasts Kelly Frost, Rachel Chan, and Inferno unite to stop a billionaire's plot to destabilize Hong Kong. Amidst secrets and shifting alliances, trust is their only hope, as the mysterious 'Shashou' watch from the shadows. The film is being produced and directed by Bizhan Tong, a British producer, screenwriter, and film director who is the founder and CEO of Phoenix Waters Productions — a company dedicated to creating high-concept productions with global appeal. Charlie Wong (WARRIORS OF FUTURE), Michael Chuah (FIREFLY), Yu-Fai Suen (THE EYE), and Raimund Berens (SIEGE ON LIBERTY STREET) are also producing. Youssef Omar is a rising Egyptian actor known for his versatile roles and captivating performances. He gained widespread recognition with his breakthrough in the 2018 drama RAHIM and has since starred in popular series like SETAT BEIT AL-MAADI, where his portrayal of Timo El-Badry catapulted him to fame. Youssef has also successfully transitioned to the silver screen, featuring in high-grossing movies such as AWLAD HAREEM KAREEM and EL HAREEFA, with his appearance in the 45th CIFF entry MEEN YESADAQ further solidifying his status as an up-and-comer to watch out for.
CBS News
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
South Philadelphia restaurant celebrates Women's History Month with signature cocktails honoring trailblazers
A South Philadelphia chef is celebrating Women's History Month with handcrafted cocktails inspired by women who have redefined cooking and broken barriers along the way. Insatiable by Chef Denise is the newest South Philly restaurant serving up a cuisine that has you craving more. Denise Gesek opened her quaint restaurant in 2023 after graduating from culinary school and working in some of the country's best kitchens — like the Bostonian Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. It's also where she met her idol, the great Julia Child, an American chef who introduced the nation to French cuisine. "It was one of Julia's favorite restaurants. She would come in the kitchen all the time. Lovely woman," Gesek said. "To be a woman back then in the kitchen industry, she had it rough. And she oozed respect with American chefs." Child is also known for her favorite cocktail, an upside-down martini. "Julia Child was very heavy on the vermouth," Gesek said. All month, Insatiable is featuring women-inspired cocktails. There's an upside-down martini (The Julia) to a rich, crisp tequila, an ode to feminist painter Frida Kahlo. Another drink honors activist and poet Maya Angelou. "She drank rum, sherry and pineapple. It's on the sweeter side – I guess it's how she did her lovely poetry," Gesek said. Gesek also whipped up a drink in honor of the woman known as America's blond bombshell, Marilyn Monroe. "She drank champagne with apple brandy," Gesek said. Gesek studied each woman's drink of choice. Always trying to quench her thirst for learning, she named her restaurant Insatiable. It's a name she says Julia Child also lives up to. To check out her menu go to .
