Mona Zaki
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Mona Zaki (born November 18, 1976) is an Egyptian
actress. Although she had no interest at all on being an actress, Mona Zaki is now a remarkable leading star. Mona started her career in acting accidentally, when she met Mohamed Sobhi
, the famous Egyptian Actor and Director. Mona is a Mass Communication student at the fourth grade. Her dream is to prove herself as a good actress. She wants to make good remarkable roles in her career as a Super Star. 'There is a lot to do'. She is married to Ahmed Helmi, an Egyptian
actor
. They are the parents of a daughter named Lily.
. At the age of 16 and after seeing an advertisement by Mohamed Sobhi
for new faces, she applied merely in hope of getting a chance to meet the famous Egyptian actor and director. Luckily, Zaki was casted by Sobhy and had her first acting role in his play Bel Araby El Faseeh.
When it was time for Mona to go to university, she enrolled in the Faculty of Mass Communications at Cairo University
. During that time, she was introduced to director Ismail Abdel Hafez who chose her to play a part in El A'elah, a Ramadan
series that marked her TV debut.
Acting became more than just a hobby to Mona after that; she later acted in a number of popular TV series: Khalti Safiya wel Deir, Nisf Rabi' El Akhar, Ahalina, Ded El Tayyar and El Daw' El Sharid.
The promising star's TV roles opened the doors of the big silver screen for her. Mona invaded the cinema with El Katl ElLaziz, with Mervat Amin, then went on to play lead roles in Idhak El Soura Titla' Hilwa - a performance for which she received an award - Sa'idi fil Gam'a Al-Amrikiya, Omar 2000, El Hobb El Awal, and Leih Khallitni Ahibbak - all of which were box office hits.
But Mona played the role of Gihan El Sadat in the masterpiece Ayam El Sadat(which was about the Egyptian President Anwar El Sadat). The young actress was given an award, along with the rest of the cast of the movie, by President Hosni Mubarak
.
Success remained close to the talented star and her dedication was well rewarded with the huge popularity of her next movies Africano and Mafia. She went on from one movie to another, presenting Sahar El Layali, Men Nazret Ein, Khalti Faransa and many more.
Despite her huge success in the cinema, Mona also acted in several plays, among which were Le'b Eyal, Ya Messafer Wahdak, Afrouto and Keda OK.
Mona Zaki is married to actor, Ahmed Helmy, and is the mother of a young girl: Lily.
And carried the responsibility for Mona lawlessness plaguing Egypt is now the Ministry of Interior
, denouncing the security forces deal with the demonstrators from the first day of protests broke out and marches.
Said Mona crying in the program, "the tenth night interview," when I remembered, "What right out of the indignities and insults, indecent by the security men when i joined the demonstration
of January 25th", but said that "President Mubarak's speech make her cry also said the demonstrations achieved a historic achievement", describing his speech, as "OK" and demanded the trial of Habib al-Adli, the former interior minister, saying that the cops was verbally insult her dirty and almost hit her.
Egyptians
Egyptians are nation an ethnic group made up of Mediterranean North Africans, the indigenous people of Egypt.Egyptian identity is closely tied to geography. The population of Egypt is concentrated in the lower Nile Valley, the small strip of cultivable land stretching from the First Cataract to...
actress. Although she had no interest at all on being an actress, Mona Zaki is now a remarkable leading star. Mona started her career in acting accidentally, when she met Mohamed Sobhi
Mohamed Sobhi (actor)
Mohamed Mahmoud Sobhi is an Egyptian film, television and stage actor.-Information:* Representative director, author and singer* Owns one of the largest media/production cities in Egypt...
, the famous Egyptian Actor and Director. Mona is a Mass Communication student at the fourth grade. Her dream is to prove herself as a good actress. She wants to make good remarkable roles in her career as a Super Star. 'There is a lot to do'. She is married to Ahmed Helmi, an Egyptian
Egyptians
Egyptians are nation an ethnic group made up of Mediterranean North Africans, the indigenous people of Egypt.Egyptian identity is closely tied to geography. The population of Egypt is concentrated in the lower Nile Valley, the small strip of cultivable land stretching from the First Cataract to...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
. They are the parents of a daughter named Lily.
Biography
Mona Zaki was born to parents Ali Mohamed Zaki and Tahani, on November 18, 1976. Until the age of 13, Zaki had been living in KuwaitKuwait
The State of Kuwait is a sovereign Arab state situated in the north-east of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south at Khafji, and Iraq to the north at Basra. It lies on the north-western shore of the Persian Gulf. The name Kuwait is derived from the...
. At the age of 16 and after seeing an advertisement by Mohamed Sobhi
Mohamed Sobhi (actor)
Mohamed Mahmoud Sobhi is an Egyptian film, television and stage actor.-Information:* Representative director, author and singer* Owns one of the largest media/production cities in Egypt...
for new faces, she applied merely in hope of getting a chance to meet the famous Egyptian actor and director. Luckily, Zaki was casted by Sobhy and had her first acting role in his play Bel Araby El Faseeh.
When it was time for Mona to go to university, she enrolled in the Faculty of Mass Communications at Cairo University
Cairo University
Cairo University is a public university located in Giza, Egypt.The university was founded on December 21, 1908, as the result of an effort to establish a national center for educational thought...
. During that time, she was introduced to director Ismail Abdel Hafez who chose her to play a part in El A'elah, a Ramadan
Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which lasts 29 or 30 days. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking and sex during daylight hours and is intended to teach Muslims about patience, spirituality, humility and...
series that marked her TV debut.
Acting became more than just a hobby to Mona after that; she later acted in a number of popular TV series: Khalti Safiya wel Deir, Nisf Rabi' El Akhar, Ahalina, Ded El Tayyar and El Daw' El Sharid.
The promising star's TV roles opened the doors of the big silver screen for her. Mona invaded the cinema with El Katl ElLaziz, with Mervat Amin, then went on to play lead roles in Idhak El Soura Titla' Hilwa - a performance for which she received an award - Sa'idi fil Gam'a Al-Amrikiya, Omar 2000, El Hobb El Awal, and Leih Khallitni Ahibbak - all of which were box office hits.
But Mona played the role of Gihan El Sadat in the masterpiece Ayam El Sadat(which was about the Egyptian President Anwar El Sadat). The young actress was given an award, along with the rest of the cast of the movie, by President Hosni Mubarak
Hosni Mubarak
Muhammad Hosni Sayyid Mubarak is a former Egyptian politician and military commander. He served as the fourth President of Egypt from 1981 to 2011....
.
Success remained close to the talented star and her dedication was well rewarded with the huge popularity of her next movies Africano and Mafia. She went on from one movie to another, presenting Sahar El Layali, Men Nazret Ein, Khalti Faransa and many more.
Despite her huge success in the cinema, Mona also acted in several plays, among which were Le'b Eyal, Ya Messafer Wahdak, Afrouto and Keda OK.
Mona Zaki is married to actor, Ahmed Helmy, and is the mother of a young girl: Lily.
Mona Zaki launches blood type campaign
Mona Zaki is preparing to take part in the new charity campaign 'Know your Blood type'. "Al Ahram" newspaper reports that the campaign launched by Mona Zaki as Yanabee El-Hayah ambassador in coordination with Yanabee El-Hayah for blood donation and in cooperation of the United Nations public health arm, the World Health Organization.Political View
Mona Zaki is deeply saddened by the state of affairs on the Egyptian arena now, after the start of the demonstrations, which calls for dropping the Egyptian regime based on 25 January.And carried the responsibility for Mona lawlessness plaguing Egypt is now the Ministry of Interior
Ministry of Interior (Egypt)
The Ministry of Interior of Egypt is part of the Cabinet of Egypt. It is responsible for law enforcement in Egypt. The current minister is Mansour el-Essawy, appointed 5 March 2011....
, denouncing the security forces deal with the demonstrators from the first day of protests broke out and marches.
Said Mona crying in the program, "the tenth night interview," when I remembered, "What right out of the indignities and insults, indecent by the security men when i joined the demonstration
Demonstration
Demonstration may refer to:* Demonstration , a political rally or protest* Demonstration , a conclusive mathematical proof* Demonstration , a method of teaching by example rather than simple explanation...
of January 25th", but said that "President Mubarak's speech make her cry also said the demonstrations achieved a historic achievement", describing his speech, as "OK" and demanded the trial of Habib al-Adli, the former interior minister, saying that the cops was verbally insult her dirty and almost hit her.
Filmography
- El Qatl El Laziz (1997) AKA "Tasty Murder".
- Saeedi Fil Gamaa El Amrekeia (1998) AKA "Countryman in the American University".
- Edhak El Soura Tetlaa Helwa (1998) AKA "Smile, And The Photo Will Come Out Good" with Ahmad Zaki.
- Al Hob Al Awal (2000) AKA "First Love" with Moustafa AmarMoustafa AmarMoustafa Amar is an Egyptian musician and actor.- Early life :Moustafa Amar attended Al-Shaheed Abbas School where his talent and love for music and singing earned him the role of lead singer in the school concert. His father got him a guitar when he was ten and he began taking summer classes...
. - Fares Zahr El Kheil (2000) AKA "The Horse-Riding Knight" with Fadia Abdel Ghani.
- Leih Khaletny Ahebak (2000) AKA "Why Did You Make Me Love You?" with Kareem Abdel Aziz.
- Omar 2000 (2000) with Khaled El Nabawi.
- Ayyam Al Sadat (2001) AKA "Days of Sadat" with Ahmad Zaki.
- Africano (2001) with Ahmed El SakkaAhmed El SakkaAhmed El-Sakka is an Egyptian Action actor. Early in his acting career he appeared in popular series like Nesf Rabeea El-Akhar. The role that introduced him to a large audience was a co-starring role with actor Mohamed Henedi in Sa'eedi fil gamaa el amrekeia...
. - MafiaMafiaThe Mafia is a criminal syndicate that emerged in the mid-nineteenth century in Sicily, Italy. It is a loose association of criminal groups that share a common organizational structure and code of conduct, and whose common enterprise is protection racketeering...
(2002) with Ahmed El SakkaAhmed El SakkaAhmed El-Sakka is an Egyptian Action actor. Early in his acting career he appeared in popular series like Nesf Rabeea El-Akhar. The role that introduced him to a large audience was a co-starring role with actor Mohamed Henedi in Sa'eedi fil gamaa el amrekeia...
. - Men Nazret Aeen (2003) AKA "By An Eye's Look" with Amr WakedAmr WakedAmr Waked is an Egyptian film, television, and stage actor, known for his roles portraying Middle Eastern and Mediterranean characters. He is best known to international audiences and in Hollywood as the terrorist leader in the 2005 film Syriana...
. - Sahar El Layaly (2003) as Berrihan (Awake Nights) with Ahmed Helmi.
- Khalty Faransa (2004) as Batta (Auntie Faransa) with Abla Kamel.
- Abou Ali (2005) as Salma
- Ahlam Omrena (2005) as Nada (Dreams of Our Life) with Moustafa Shaban.
- Dam El Ghazal (2006) as Hanan (Gazelle's Blood) with Nour El Sherif.
- An El Eshq Wel Hawa (2006) as Alia (About Love and Passion) with Ahmed El SakkaAhmed El SakkaAhmed El-Sakka is an Egyptian Action actor. Early in his acting career he appeared in popular series like Nesf Rabeea El-Akhar. The role that introduced him to a large audience was a co-starring role with actor Mohamed Henedi in Sa'eedi fil gamaa el amrekeia...
. - Halim (film)HalimHalim is an Arabic adjective meaning gentle, forbearing, mild, patient, understanding, indulgent, slow to anger, "what we call a civilized man".In Islam, Al-Halīm is one of the 99 names of God, with that meaning.The name...
(2006) as Nawal - Taymoor W Shafeqa (2007) as Shafiqa
- Ehky ya Scheherazade (2009)
- Welad Ela'm (2009) (Cousins)
- 18 Youm (2011)
Series
- Alaaeila (the Family)
- Sindrella
- Zizinia
- Ahalina (our family)
- AlDoo Alchared (Light Waif)
- Joha elmasry (Egyptian Juha)
- Lahazat Harega (Critical Moments)
- Layaly ElHelmya (El Helmya Nights - Part 5)