Ahmed Ezz (actor)

Ahmed Ezz Eldine Ali Ezzat (Egyptian Arabic: أحمد عز الدين علي عزت; born July 23, 1971), is an Egyptian film and television actor ,"[2]with numerous accolades in his professional career spanning over 20 years and over 30 Film/TV prolific credits to his name. . His popularity stems from his versatility as an actor in comedy, drama, thriller and action film and television. In 2022, he starred in the epic action drama "Kira & El Gin" which became the highest grossing film in the history of the Egyptian cinema.

Ahmed Ezz
أحمد عز
Ahmed Ezz– The Joy Awards Red Carpet in Riyadh
Born
Ahmed Ezz Eldine Ali Ezzat[1]

(1971-07-23) 23 July 1971
Maadi, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
EducationAin Shams University
Occupation(s)Actor, Producer
Years active1995–present
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Spouse
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(m. 2011⁠–⁠2012)​

Acting career overview

At the beginning of his career, Ezz was quickly recognized as the young Arabic actor to watch, winning "Best Young Star of the Year" Award for his performance in "Malik Roti” in 2003. He also received the Best Supporting Actor award at the Cairo Intl' Film Festival in 2004[3] for his performance in "Girl's Love." In 2007, Ezz's breakthrough performances in "Al Harina (The Hostage)" and "The Ghost" where he won Lebanon's prestigious 2007 Murex d'Or Award for Best Arabic Cinema Actor and 2007 'Dear Guest' Best Actor of the YearAward, respectively, lauded him as Arab's premiere actors. His most recent hits include the "Sons of Rizk" blockbuster franchise (2015-2019), the undercover thriller "The Cell" (2018) in which Ezz' performance garnered him the Arabian Cinema Award for Best Actor,[4] the war movie "The Passage" (2019), the cyber thriller "The Knower" (2021), the film noir "El Gareema" (2022) [US Title: "The Crime"] in which film critic Omar Bakry of El-Shai Magazine commended Ezz' complex performance stating he was: "Reborn into a sophisticated actor & has made it loud and clear why he’s become one of the top actors in the region" [5] and "Kira & El Gin" (2022) in which the film's unprecedented box office success in North America and the Arab World increased Ezz visibility worldwide. [6]

In 2022, Netflix decided to explore Love Stories across the Arab world with the critical acclaimed anthology series "Love, Life & Everything In Between"[7] in which Ezz starred in the first story 'O, Brother' directed by Sandra Bassal.[8] [9]

Stage acting

A thespian at heart, Ezz is no stranger to the Middle East's Broadway having recently starred in the popular production of "Aladdin" [10] and it's prequel follow-up "Haddy Valentine” which debuted as a special live event series for Saudi Arabia in 2023.[11]

Personal life

As a child, Ezz was an avid swimmer and played competitive table tennis in Cairo. He always took an interest in acting since starring in a school play at age 8. Ezz majored in English at the Faculty of Arts later exploring his passion for the craft as a student at the prestigious Actors Studio. Ezz supported his early acting career as a professional model appearing in large brand campaigns and worked in the tourism industry before his career launch in Enas El-Degheidy's "Night Talk" in 2002 opposite glamour icon Youssra. Ezz was briefly married to Egyptian singer Angham before the marriage was annulled in 2012.

Filmography
  • 1997 : A Fish & 4 Sharks: One scene
  • 1998: Night's Talk : Two Scenes
  • 2002 : Mozakarat Moraheqa[12]
  • 2003 : Girl's Love[13]
  • 2004 : Yom Al Karama[14]
  • 2004 : Sana Oula Nasb[15]
  • 2004 : Shabab Take Away[16]
  • 2005 : Malaki Iskendiriya[17]
  • 2005 : Al Bahithat An Al Horriya[18]
  • 2006 : Al Rahina (The Hostage)
  • 2007 : The Ghost[19]
  • 2008 : Transit Prisoner[20]
  • 2009 : Badal Faqed[21]
  • 2010 : Ethalatha Yeshtaghalunha[22]
  • 2011 : 365 Days of Happiness[23]
  • 2011 : Midnight Party
  • 2012 : The Benefit
  • 2012 : Helm Aziz[24]
  • 2013 : Al Hafla[25]
  • 2013 : Hatuly Ragel
  • 2015 : Sons of Rizk[26]
  • 2017: The Cell [27][28]
  • 2019 : El Mamar (US Title: The Passage)
  • 2019 : Sons of Rizk 2
  • 2021 : The Knower
  • 2022 : Kira & El Gin

Television
  • 2007 - 1998 : Zezinia - Guest of Honor[29]
  • 2003 : Malak Rohi[30]
  • 2009 : The Clinic - Guest of Honor[31]
  • 2009 : Al Adham[32]
  • 2014 : The Excellence[33]
  • 2018 : Abo Omar Masry[34]
  • 2022: The Choice - Season 3
  • 2022: Love, Life and Everything in Between (Netflix Anthology)

Animated Cartoon
  • 2013 : Amir and the Journey of Legends[35]

Radio
  • 2005: Film Arabi
  • 2007: Eid Fe Real Madrid
  • 2008: Sindbad Emad
  • 2009: Kolkasa Fe Wekalet NASA
  • 2011 : Mesbah Alaa El Din Zaazu
  • 2014 : Malek El Hawa
  • 2015: Gharam Ala Instagram
  • 2016 : Tora Bora
  • 2017: Diezle
  • 2020: please ya englez

Advertising
  • 2007 : Pepsi- Ramadan Sehour
  • 2010 : Etisalat
  • 2011 : Ford
  • 2011 : Chevrolet Cruze
  • 2011 : Captin Shrimpo Kentucky
  • 2012 : KFC's
  • 2013 : Universal's
  • 2017: Mountain View
  • 2018 : Indigo We Egypt
  • 2023 : Etisalat
  • 2023 : Zed

Plays
  • 2000 : Yassine & Bahia
  • 2020 : Aladdin [36] [37]
  • 2022 : Haddy Valentine [38]

Awards
Year Nominated work Category Result
2003 Malak Rohi Shaam Countries Festival "Syria & Lebanon" Award for Best Arabian Young Star of The Year Won
2004 Girl's Love Best Supporting Actor Award from 10th Cairo National Festival for Egyptian Cinema[39] Won
2007 The Hostage Murex d'Or Award for Best Arabian Cinema Actor[40] Won
The Ghost Dear Guest Award for Best Actor of The Year Won
2009 Al-Adham ART Award for Best Young Actor Won
Dear Guest Award for Best Young Actor Won
2015 Sons of Rizk Dear Guest Award for Best Cinema Actor Won
2018 The Cell Arab cinema Oscar for Best Actor Won
2023 Kira & El Gin The Joy Award for Favorite Actor Won

References
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  9. Makary, Marina (March 8, 2022). "Netflix's First Pan-Arab Anthology Explores Romance Tinged With Dark Comedy: Review". No. Arts & Culture. Egyptian Streets.
  10. Nile FM Staff (January 29, 2020). "Aladdin starring Ahmed Ezz & Tara Emad Is Finally Coming To The Egyptian Stage". Nile FM. p. Spotlight Front Page. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
  11. "Ahmed Ezz-Led Play "Haddy Valentine" to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 30".
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  24. Arafa, Amr (2012-06-06), Helm Aziz, Ahmed Ezz, Mohamed Emam, Sherif Mounir, retrieved 2018-03-20
  25. El-Dib, Ahmad Ala (2013-01-23), Al Hafla, Ahmed Ezz, Mohamed Rageb, Joumana Mourad, retrieved 2018-03-20
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  33. The-Excellence, Ahmed Ezz, Nour, Salah Abdallah, retrieved 2018-03-20{{citation}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  34. Abu-Omar-Al-Masry, Ahmed Ezz, Ahmed Awadhy, Dina Sherbeny, Sabry Fawaz, Arwa Gouda, Muhammad Gomaa, Mahmoud Hejazy, Amal Bushusha,Arfa Abderrasul, Muhammad Sharnuby, Mondher Rayahna, Fathy Abdelwahab, Abbas Abu Hassan, Muhammad Ali Rezk, Nedia Konda, Eman Assy, Ahmed Badeer, Muhammad Sallam, Hesham Kadry, Tameem Abdu, Ashraf Zaky, Sana Chafaa, retrieved 2018-03-20{{citation}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
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