Egyptian actor Ahmed Mekky made a cameo on the season finale of his long-time collaborator, actor Mohamed Sallam's TV series “Karsa Tabeaa” (Natural Disaster).
The series premiered on "Watch IT" on October 29 and marks Sallam's first leading role in a drama.
It follows Mohamed Shaaban (Played by Sallam) who marries and despite not planning to have children, discovers that his wife (Hossam El Din) is pregnant with five children.
Mekky appeared as a fictional version of himself, who lands a role in a project written by Shaaban.
"Karsa Tabeaa" also stars Gehad Hossam El Din, Kamal Abu Raya, Hamza El Eily, and more.
The drama hails from director Hussam Hamed and "Al Balto" scribe Ahmed Atif.
Sallam made his last appearance on the small screen in season 8 of Mekky's comedy hit TV series “Al-Kabir Awy” in 2024.
Season 8 of “Al-Kabir Awy” witnessed the return of cast members such as Mekky, Rahma Ahmed, Bayoumi Fouad, Hisham Ismail, Mohamed Salam, Samaa Ibrahem, Hussein Hagag, and Hatem Salah.
It also featured several A-listers making a cameo including Amina Khalil.
Ahmed El-Gendy directed the series from a script by Mustafa Saqr and Mohamed Ezzeldin.
The series was produced by the Synergy production company and debuted during the Ramadan 2024 drama marathon.
“Al-Kabir Awy” made its debut in 2010. It revolves around the Mayor of the Mazarita village, in Upper Egypt, who discovers he has other siblings.
The series achieved great success and became one of the best comedy series screened annually during Ramadan. It was renewed in 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2022, and 2023.




