Hesham Nazih Makes History as First Egyptian Composer to Receive Emmy Nom

Hesham Nazih has made history as the first Egyptian composer to be nominated for an Emmy nomination.

Nazih has been nominated for best music composition for a limited or anthology series, movie, or special (Original Dramatic Score) for his work on Marvel hit series "Moon Knight", executive produced and directed by Egyptian filmmaker Mohamed Diab.

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The composter Twitter to celebrate the nomination, tweeting:" “Nothing beats receiving the amazing news of your first Emmy nomination while walking in the breathtaking streets of Florence on a full moon night. Can’t express how thrilled I am.”

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The nomination makes Nazih the second Arab composer to receive an Emmy nomination.

"Moon Knight "picked up eight nominations at the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards for best sound editing for a limited or anthology series, movie or special; best fantasy/sci-fi costumes; and best music composition for a limited or anthology series, movie or special (original dramatic score).

The series also earned nominations for best character voice-over performance (F. Murrray Abraham as Khonshu); best sound editing for a limited or anthology series, movie or special; best sound mixing for a limited or anthology series or movie; best stunt coordination for a drama series, limited or anthology series or movie; and best stunt performance.

Oscar Isaac starred along with May El Calamawy and Ethan Hawke.

“Moon Knight” was helmed by Egyptian filmmaker Mohamed Diab, Justin Benson, and Aaron Moorhead.

“Proud that Moon Knight has been nominated for eight Emmy Awards… for acting, photography, action, clothing, sound, and soundtrack for the talented Hesham Nazih… Two years of my life as a lead director and executive producer have been crowned with success! Thank God,” Diab tweeted.

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