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Yehia El Fakharany to Participate in Ramadan 2024 with "Eatabat Al Bahga" TV Adaptation


Thu 19 Oct 2023 | 08:51 AM
Yehia El Fakharany
Yehia El Fakharany
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Veteran Egyptian actor Yehia El-Fakharany has recently signed on to star in the TV adaptation of Ibrahim Abdel Meguim's novel "Eatabat Al Bahga".

It is scripted by Medhat El Adl, directed by Magdy Abu Emeira, and produced by El Adl Group.

"Eatabat Al Bahga" consists of 15 episodes and is set to screen during the Ramadan 2024 drama marathon.

The series witnesses the veteran actor's comeback to the drama marathon after two years of absence.

He made his last participation in the marathon with the 2021 TV series “Nagib Zahi Zarkash”.

The series also starred Hala Fakher, Anoushka, Ahmed Khaled Saleh, Islam Ibrahim, Ramez Amir, Karim Afifi, and others.

“Nagib Zahi Zarkash” was directed by Shady, and written by Abdel-Rahim Kamal.

Yehia El-Fakharany' featured on TV series “Naguib Zahi Zarkish” poster

El-Fakharany, born on April 7, 1945, is an Egyptian actor and former doctor. 

He studied at the faculty of medicine and earned a pediatrician degree, however, he did not work as a doctor but rather began a career in acting, something he is quite passionate about. 

El-Fakharany, who rose to fame in the 1960s, is known among his fans for his pleasant laugh and friendly nature. 

The acclaimed actor took part in over 117 films, television series, and theatrical production. 

He is married to Lamis Gaber and has two children: the director Shady El-Fakharany and Tarek El-Fakharany.