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Amina Khalil’s Doppelganger Make Fans Do Double Take


Tue 02 Jun 2020 | 04:00 PM
Yara Sameh

A picture posted on a Facebook group, of a girl named Hala Rahal, made many believe her to be Egyptian actress Amina Khalil.

Many commented on the picture saying that the pair shares a great similarity in her appearance, even her smile, and her hair.

Everyone who sees Rahal says “foola wu enasamet nousseen,” – which is a phrase said when two people who resemble each other (so much!) meet.

It all began when Rahal, who did not believe that she shares such a resemblance with the actress, was challenged by her younger sister of posting a picture of her on Facebook, and asking people about the resemblance between the pair.

Rahal's sister did exactly that, she posted the picture and captioned: “This is my sister, everyone who sees her states that she looks like Amina Khalil, but she says no ... Does she or does she not look like her, you guys?".

Follow-up comments on the post came as follows: “I likened it more than it”, “ A Copy”, and “your sister looks cuter than her”, and “I thought the two were of Amina Khalil.”

The extra weight of Rahal did not make her features the pair lookalike, however, when she lost weight, she found many likening her to Khalil.

Hala Rahal (L), Amina Khalil (R)

Amina Khalil TV Series “Leh La” to Premiere on June 4

TV Series “Leh La” poster

The 31-year-old actress was set to participate in the Ramadan 2020 drama marathon with the series; it was slated to be screened during the second half of Ramadan; however, its production was suspended to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus, which its creators failed to catch up with the shooting schedule due to lack of time.

Khalil took to social media last April to announce the news as well as to thank those who have been asking for the series latest update.

“You will know immediately once the date is set, thanks to all who waited for the series and asked about it … Every delay has its blessing.” she concluded.

Amina Khalil

Last April, Egyptian superstar, Amal Maher released, “Elly Qadra” the theme song for TV series “Leh la” on her official “YouTube” channel, which reached over 2.4 million views, so far.

The theme song is by the lyrics of Nader Abd Allah, and composed by Khaled Ezz.

The TV series, consists of 15 episodes, is written by Mariam Naoum and directed by Mariam Abou Ouf.

Leh la also stars Sherine Reda, Hala Sedki, Hany Adel, Omar Al Saeed, Sherine, Mohsen Mohy El-Din, Abdel Rahman Abou Zahra, and others.

Khalil’s latest artistic work is film “Lis Bagdad” (The Thief of Baghdad).

Lis Bagdad co-starring Mohamed Emam, Yasmin Raeis, Salah Abdallah, Fathy Abdel Wahab, Amina Khalil, Mohamed Abdel-Rahman, Ahmed Rizk, and others.

The film is written by Tamer Ibrahim, and directed by Ahmed Khaled Mousa.

Amina Khalil

The coronavirus was first reported in Wuhan, China, and has infected more than one million people and killed over 234,139 worldwide. It also hit a number of celebrities and top political figures around the world.

On March 11, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared coronavirus a global pandemic as the new virus has rapidly spread to more than 800,000 people from Asia to the Middle East, Europe, and the United States.

Transmission of viruses between humans happens when someone comes into contact with an infected person’s secretions, such as droplets in a cough.

Coronavirus can also be transmitted by coming into contact with something an infected person has touched and then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes.

It is known that older people appear to be more vulnerable to the effects of the emerging virus.

The virus caused complete paralysis in all activities and events with large gatherings worldwide due to concerns over the spread of the virus.

People across the globe partake in self-isolation for 14 days as an effective precautionary measure to protect those around them and themselves from contracting COVID-19.

Amina Khalil

It is worth mentioning that Khalil, born on October 26, 1988, studied acting at the American University in Cairo.

She graduated in 2009 and traveled to the United States where she studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. Her uncle is the famous Jazz musician Yehya Khalil.

In 2014, she received the Jury Prize for the film festival Asham Film Society’s annual Forty Egyptian cinema.

Khalil is known for her roles in 2018 film “122”, in 2018 film “El Badla”, in 2017 film “Sheikh Jackson”, in 2017 film “El Khaleya”, in 2017 film “El Kenz”, in 2015 film “Plan B”, and in 2013 film “Asham”.

She is also known for her appearances in 2018 TV series “Layali Eugenie”, in 2018 TV series “La Totfe’ Al Shams”, in 2016 TV series “Grand Hotel”, in 2015 TV series “Esteefa”, in 2014 TV series “Saheb El Saada”, in 2013 TV series “Negdeb Law Qolna Mabenhebesh”, in 2012 TV series “Sharbat Louz”, in 2012 TV series “Taraf Talet”, and in 2011 TV series “Al Jamiaa.”