Hany Shaker to Make Acting Comeback after 40 Years

Hany Shaker is gearing up to make his acting comeback after a 40-year hiatus. He was last seen on screen in the 1975 film "I Love This, I Want That".

While Shaker is portraying a businessman experiencing issues with his work, it will feature the iconic singer presenting musical numbers.

Shaker, also known as the Prince of the Arabic song, is an Egyptian singer and composer. The superstar was born on December 21, 1952, and has a repertoire consisting of more than 461 songs and 29 albums.

The acclaimed singer made his music debut when he performed “Sora” with Abd El Halim Hafez Choral Group, then he starred in the film “Sayed Darwish” as the young Sayed Darwish. He began his career at a very early age – learning the piano as a child when his mother took on the role of his agent.

Shaker started to study music at the prestigious Cairo Conservatoire in the early 1970s, after graduating from high school. In 1972, he made his breakthrough while he was in the second year of college with the song “Heloua ya Dounia” (It’s a Wonderful Life), written by Mohammed El Mougi. The track showcased his talent, at that time when the biggest legends remained at their peak.

During the 1970s Hany presented two plays, "Cinderella" and "Egypt", and three romantic movies: When Love Sings, We Live for Love and I Love This and Want That.