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See - Sada Elbalad
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Hesham Maged to Guest Star in Film "Darwish'
Yara Sameh Egyptian actor and screenwriter Hesham Maged will guest star in Amr Youssef's upcoming film "Darwish'. While plot details and release date remain under wraps, the pic is hailing from scriptwriter Wissam Sabry and director Waleed El Halfawy. The cast also includes Dina El Sherbiny, Tara Emad, Mostafa Gharieb, Mohamed Shahin, Khaled Kamal, and more. "Darwish" is co-produced by VOX Studios, One to One Productions, Film Clinic, and Film Square. 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 Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Arts & Culture Arwa Gouda Gets Married (Photos)
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
Egypt Today
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Today
Tragic Farewell: Qatayef's Poisoned Demise Shatters ‘Welad El Shams' Orphanage
In a heart-wrenching episode of 'Welad El Shams,' viewers were left stunned as Maged (Mahmoud Hemeida) cunningly poisoned Qatayef (Moataz Hesham) by lacing his pizza, leading to Qatayef's untimely death. The orphanage plunged into profound grief, with Wela'a (Ahmed Malek), Moftah (Taha Desouky), and all the orphans mourning the loss of their beloved companion, leaving audiences grappling with the emotional aftermath of this pivotal scene.
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
The Independent
13-02-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Yousaf: My wife's family are facing ‘hell on Earth' after Gaza devastation
Humza Yousaf has said the situation in Gaza is already 'hell on Earth' and his father-in-law has been left a 'shell', as he discussed the impact the war has had on his wife's family. The former first minister said Palestinians will always resist attempts to take over their land, in response to recent remarks from Donald Trump which have thrown the recent Israel- Hamas ceasefire into question. Maged and Elizabeth El-Nakla – the parents of Mr Yousaf's wife Nadia El-Nakla – were visiting relatives in the Palestinian enclave when war broke out following October 7 2023. They became trapped for four weeks before leaving through Egypt with other British nationals. Speaking to the PA news agency Mr Yousaf said any prospect of his parents-in-law returning to Gaza is a 'very distant dream'. One of Nadia's cousins, Sally, fled her home in the north of Gaza to stay at Maged's house in Deir al-Balah in the central part of the strip. Mr Yousaf said: 'She has not travelled back to the north, because she has already been told her house has been completely flattened and turned to rubble. 'So what is the point of making the arduous journey back with four children only to return to rubble and dust? 'So the situation is hell on Earth.' Those who fled the strip, he said, did so because they had no choice. The former first minister said that before the latest Israel-Hamas war broke out, Maged had extended his house and purchased a mosque next door for the community. These have been damaged in the war but are still standing. Maged and Elizabeth described Gaza as a 'beautiful place', he said, having been removed form another part of Palestine when he was younger. Mr Yousaf said: 'He's now seen the entire land become decimated – seen his mum, his son, his grandchildren all become refugees again. And is powerless to do anything about it. 'He's become a shell of a man, he was incredibly outgoing, sociable, energetic individual. 'Since those traumatic four weeks it's had an impact on him and my mother-in-law from which I don't think they'll properly recover.' Any prospect of returning to Gaza is far from their minds and 'seems like a very distant dream', he said, due to the ongoing hardships there and the fact much of the family has now left. Nadia's brother, Mohammed, was working as a doctor in Gaza during the war but has now left and is working in a shwarma shop in another country, Mr Yousaf said. People in Gaza are 'the most resilient in the world' but are 'worried about what the future holds', the MSP said. Mr Trump's comments should be taken seriously and could lead to more 'death and devastation' in Gaza, he said. The US President has suggested taking over the Gaza Strip and recently said 'all hell is going to break out' if Hamas does not release all hostages by a Saturday deadline. Mr Yousaf said he cannot speak for Palestinians, but suspects 'people in Gaza will make it abundantly clear, that whoever threatens to take their land they will resist … 'They'll make it abundantly clear they won't give up their land regardless of how many US tax dollars are thrown at them.' He continued: 'Donald Trump tries to use a kind of strongman tactic to convince Hamas to release the rest of the hostages – something I've been calling for from day one. 'The people who will pay the price of that won't be Hamas, it will be the innocent people of Gaza.' He said Hamas as well as Israel must be held accountable, saying 'international law must apply to non-state parties as much as state parties'. Mr Yousaf also said the UK must stop being 'complicit' in war crimes and exert influence on Israel to comply with international law.
