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Egypt Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Egypt Today
Basma Boussil debuts her acting career with Ramez Galal in ‘Big Ramy'
Basma Boussil debuts her acting career with Ramez Galal in 'Big Ramy'. Basma Bousil is filming her first-ever movie role in the upcoming film Big Ramy, starring alongside the ever-entertaining Ramez Galal. In the movie, sparks fly as Basma's character finds herself in a romantic storyline with Ramez. Big Ramy marks Ramez Galal's much-anticipated return to the big screen after a two-year break. The film also stars Mohamed Anwar, Mohamed Abdelrahman, Nesreen Amin, Mahmoud Hafez, and Hoda Al-Etriby. It's written by Farouk Hashem and Mostafa Omar, and directed by Mahmoud Karim. Set in a comedy-drama framework, the film follows a young bodybuilding talent whose life turns unexpectedly after a bizarre incident. As he navigates the chaos, he embarks on a hilarious and heartwarming journey to set things right. Mohamed Anwar plays the role of a loyal gym trainer and close friend to Ramez's character, joining him on his rollercoaster quest filled with laugh-out-loud moments and surprising twists.
See - Sada Elbalad
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Ramez Galal Teams Up with Nesreen Amin for Next Film
Yara Sameh Egyptian actor Ramez Galal will once again team up with actress Nesreen Amin for a new film. The untitled project marks the second collaboration between the two stars. They previously collaborated on the 2018 film "Raghda Motawahisha." It also reunites Galal with director Mahmoud Karim for the fifth time. They previously collaborated on the films "Raghda Motawahisha", "Sabe Alboromba" (2019), "Ahmed Notre Dame" (2021), and "Akhi Fok El Shagara" (2023). Galal was last seen on the big screen in the comedy film 'Akhi Fok El Shagara' and Amin in the film "El Dashash". View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ramez Galal (@ramezgalal) Galal, born on 20 April 1973, is the son of the theater director Galal Tawfik and the younger brother of the star Yasser Galal. He graduated from the institute for dramatic arts and served his military service afterward, then resumed his acting career. The actor is also best known for his prank shows which are aired every year during Ramadan. He has pranked famous Egyptian people and international stars such as Paris Hilton, Steven Seagal, and Shah Rukh Khan. Galal has hosted a prank show every Ramadan over the past seven years, which is popular with half the population of the Arab world. 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) Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Arts & Culture Arwa Gouda Gets Married (Photos)
The National
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Ramez Elon Masr review: Even the guests are bored with hit Egyptian prank show
For over a decade, Ramez Galal's annual prank show – a Ramadan TV staple – moved unpredictably, much like the helpless gaggle of Arab celebrities finding themselves at its mercy. At its best, it creates elaborate and bombastic set-ups that can leave the most ardent critics marvelling at its execution. Who could forget the 2019 season of Ramez Behind the Scenes, where Egyptian actors Yasmine Sabri and Mohamed Tharwat were lured into what they believed was a cameo appearance in a Jean-Claude Van Damme action movie. With the Belgian star in on the prank – they briefly met him on set – they endured a hair-raising, fiery stunt sequence alongside a masked figure who they believed was the Muscles from Brussels, only to find out it was Galal himself. Then there was 2021's Ramez Aqlahu Tar, in which actress Dina Elsherbiny arguably delivered her most expressive on-screen performance – as her furious real-life self. After being led to believe that an enclosed craft, suspended a few hundred metres in the air, was about to explode, she leapt for safety into a pool, only to emerge in a fit of rage. Those high points were occasionally offset by missteps, when pranks veered from good-spirited fun into outright cruelty. The most glaring was 2020's Ramez Majnun Rasmi, in which guests were strapped into a gyrating chair before being submerged in a tank full of crabs – an ordeal severe enough to prompt a viewer advisory warning from Egyptian medical establishments. Binding these ups and downs, however, is Galal. An irrepressible host who could charmingly defuse the most livid celebrities, from actor Mohamed Ramadan to Saudi footballer Ali Al Bulaihi. That disarming banter seems almost unnecessary in Ramez Elon Masr. It's not that the latest iteration of the show fails to put high-profile names through their paces – rather, the entire premise feels alarmingly average, signalling the ratings juggernaut is running out of steam. Once again, we find ourselves in Riyadh's leisure district, The Boulevard, where a space is transformed into a fake television studio for a talent quest. In each episode, a celebrity target is invited to the set as a judge, only for the experience to go disastrously wrong. So far, so good – an enticing set-up promising plenty of mischief. The only problem is there's no real escalation of tension. Instead, we spend nearly half of the 30-minute episode watching a parade of fake acts – from twirling planks of wood to manic dancing. If this was meant to be a satirical jab at the abundance of talent shows today, I didn't get it. The real action begins when the guest is strapped on to a stretcher for a supposed scientific experiment conducted by one of the contestants – only for the studio audience to disperse and the set to transform into an interrogation room. It is then that Galal reveals himself from beneath an astronaut suit – launching into a recycled version of his antics from Ramez Majnun Rasmi, which remains a low point of the franchise. In that series, contestants were flung around the studio while strapped to a chair. This time, they're jolted with low-current electric shocks while strapped to a bed. The banality might have been forgivable if it had achieved its intended effect – the guests scared witless, followed by an attempt to assault Galal once freed, and concluding with a kiss and hug to signal all is forgiven. Instead, they seemed too bored by the ordeal to muster a real reaction. Actor Ahmed El Awady simply shrugged and offered a half-hearted threat to Galal, while footballer Emam Ashour's question – 'how can you do this?' – felt more like disappointment than genuine anger. While Ramez Elon Masr, airing nightly during the holy month, is only six episodes in, the lack of variety and dynamism on offer is already making this season feel more gruelling to watch than entertaining. Then again, perhaps the series is saving its best material for last. If not, it could be time to put the whole enterprise on ice – because nobody likes a joke that falls flat. Ramez Elon Masr can be streamed on Shahid
Al Bawaba
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
List of Ramez Galal victims revealed for 'Ramez Elon Masr' Ramadan show
Published March 6th, 2025 - 06:45 GMT ALBAWABA - Egyptian star Ramez Galal came back in Ramadan 2025 to make more celebrity victims fall for his prank during his "Ramez Elon Masr" show. Every Ramadan, thousands of people await Ramez Galal's Ramadan show where he invites celebrities and stars from the Arab world to prank them in a comedy way. The new prank idea relies on attracting famous figures, by inviting them to participate in a new fictitious talent discovery program. Then, the guest finds themselves a victim of Ramez's prank, after being tied to a moving bed, and then Ramez appears in front of his guests, asking them provocative questions, and frightening them. Poster of Egyptian artist Ramez Galal's upcoming Ramadan 2025 show called "Ramez Elon Masr". (Instagram) Several artistic and sports figures are scheduled to appear in the upcoming episodes of the program "Ramez Elon Masr": 1. Egyptian artist Elham Shahein2. Director Mohammad Sami3. Artist Fifi Abdu4. Singer Hossam Habib5. Actor Mohamed Ragab6. Egyptian star Mostafa Abo Seria7. Nour Nabawy8. Abdelrahman Mohamed9. Nour Ehab10. Moroccan footballer Achraf Bencharki11. Taher Mohamed12. Former footballer Hossam Hassan13. Nasser Mansi 14. Footballer Nabil Emad Aly Elmahdy, also known as Donga. Before Ramadan started, Ramez posted on Instagram the official poster of his show and wrote: "In the name of Allah, we put our trust in Allah, O Allah, blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad and his family and companions, and may our Lord end it well and complete it with cover, Ramadan Kareem." The Egyptian star's prank show "Ramez Elon Masr" is being aired every day during Ramadan 2025 on MBC Egypt. Ramez is expected to rely on science fiction elements, modern technology and artificial intelligence techniques in the new season of the program, which was filmed in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
Identity
04-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Identity
Ramez Elon Masr: When Did Pranks Turn Into Personal Invasions?
Another year, another wave of controversy was stirred by Ramez Galal's prank show, 'Ramez Elon Masr.' While debates about the show's concept and how much the guests know are nothing new, some things remain unacceptable no matter how much time passes—especially when they involve invading personal lives. How is it ever acceptable to make jokes about a celebrity's marriage or their relationship with an ex? That happened in Ahmed El Awady's episode, with a remark suggesting that someone else was probably enjoying the prank, let alone the intro itself where he implied he was using his ex wife for clout and fame. Then came the direct question to Ahmed Fahmi about who initiated his divorce from Hannah El Zahed, digging up a personal detail that should have no place in a public conversation. If this proves anything, it is that the fine line between humor and outright disrespect is fading year after year. The real question is: when will this stop being tolerated instead of continuing to top the ratings at the expense of other people's reputation? As a host, respecting your guests and audience should be a given—it never has to come at the expense of humor if the joke is funny by any means. Even for guests who might be in on the prank, it's unsettling to see them not only allow such personal topics to be brought up but also engage in them. There is no denying that this genre has a wide appeal, and when done right, it can be lighthearted and fun. However, what truly needs to be addressed is the repeated pattern of crossing personal boundaries under the guise of comedy. Do you agree? Share your thoughts in the comments!
