Mahmoud Hemida to Star in Film "Matrah Matruh"

Veteran Egyptian actor Mahmoud Hemida has signed on to star in the film "Matrah Matruh.

The film is a comedy genre set in 1940. It also stars, Karim Afifi, Laila Ahmed Zaher, and Shaima Seif.

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On the other hand, Hemida is set to star in the film “Taht El Ard”.

It will also feature Salah Abdallah and Mohamed Anwar.

The film is scripted and helmed by Shady Abu Shady.

Principal photography is slated to begin in the coming period.

“Taht El Ard” contains various genres including social, thriller, and comedy.

Hemida is also scheduled to appear in the highly-anticipated films “Ahl al kahf” and “Amohom”.

The acclaimed actor was last seen in the star-studded film “El Kahen” (The Priest).

Hemida, born on December 7, 1953, earned his bachelor’s degree in commerce. He kicked off his acting career with performances on television.

The acclaimed actor participated in several TV series including “Harat Al Shurafa”, and “Al Wassiyah”, his performance in the latter drew a lot of praise and acclaim for his talents and marked the beginning of his rise as a star.

The start of Hemida’s career in the cinema began with performing a leading role alongside veteran actor Ahmed Zaki in the 1990 film “Al Embrator”.

He has also founded a production company that has released several films including “Janat Al Shayytan” as well as founded an entertainment magazine titled “Al Fann Al Sabeaa”.

Hemida has proved his uniqueness in his ability to perform the characters he is assigned with efficiency and is notable for his roles in “Faris Al Madinah”, and “Aafarit Al Asfalt”.