It has been 20 years since acclaimed comedy actor Alaa Waley passed away after a battle with diabetes. However, he is still remembered by many actors and fans across the Arab world.
To mark his anniversary, Mohamed Hendi, actor and comedian, penned a heartfelt message and included a vintage photo of his mate rocking a striped shirt.
The late actor was skilled at tickling the funny bone of the audience through his comic timing.
Born in 1963 in Egypt, he received his degree from the Faculty of Commerce, in 1985.
Throughout his career, the funny actor featured in more than 140 films with roles ranging from television and film production.
El-Din made his breakthrough with his roles in the hit film "Aboud Ala El Hedoud", in which he played the role of a fat soldier.
Among his seminal works, are 'Rehlat Faraj W Ghareeb', 'Resala Alwaly', Terrorism and the Kebab (1992), 'Ibn Ezz', and Kashf El Mastoor.
He is known for his collaborations with Hassan Hosny, Dina, Enaam Salosa, Mahmoud Azab, Ahmed Mekky, and others.
His father was Samir Waley el-Din who starred on stage with prominent actor Adel Imam in the 1970 comedy play “Shahid Mashafsh Haga”.
The actor left our world at the peak of his artistic success in 2003, aged 40. He breathed his last on the first day of Eid al-Adha.
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