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Ahmed Mekky
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| أحمد مكي | |
Mekky after Al-Ahram Press conference, December 2017
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| Born | June 19, 1980 Oran, Algeria
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| Status | Married |
| Citizenship | Egypt  |
| Education | Cairo Higher Institute of Cinema |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
| Children | 1 |
Ahmed Mekky (Arabic: أحمد مكي; born June 19, 1980) is a well-known Egyptian actor, writer, director, and rapper. He is famous for his funny roles in movies and TV shows. He also creates popular rap songs.
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Personal Life
Ahmed Mekky was born in Oran, Algeria. His mother was Egyptian, and his father was Algerian. He grew up in Giza, Egypt. His sister, Enas Mekky, is also an Egyptian actress.
Ahmed Mekky once took a break from his career. This was because he got sick with a virus called Epstein Barr virus (EBV). He caught the virus after sharing water bottles while training for boxing.
Mekky was married to an Egyptian businesswoman. They have one son named Adham.
Career
Ahmed Mekky started his career after studying directing at the Cairo Higher Institute of Cinema. He began by directing short films. One of his early works was Yabanee Asly (An Original Japanese).
Later, he directed El Hassa El Sab'a (The Seventh Sense) in 2005. This movie was based on a short film he had made earlier. Mekky also worked with his sister, Enas Mekky, on TV shows. These included Lahazat Hariga (Crucial Moments) and Tamer Wa Shaw'eyyah. In Tamer Wa Shaw'eyyah, he also acted as a character named Haitham Dabour.
Mekky is very famous for starring in the Egyptian comedy series El Kabeer Awy. In this show, he plays several main characters, often brothers. They compete for their father's inheritance. The show has been very popular for many seasons.
Besides acting and directing, Mekky also writes and performs rap songs. He often includes his songs in his films or shares them online.
Films and TV Shows
Ahmed Mekky has acted in many films and TV shows. Some of his movies include:
- Morgan Ahmad Morgan (2007)
- H-Dabbour (2008)
- Teer enta (You Fly!) (2009)
- La Tarago' Wala Istislam (Al-Qabda Al-Dameya) (No Retreat, No Surrender: The Bloody Fist) (2010)
His TV shows include:
- Tamer Wa Shaw'eyyah (2006–2008)
- El Kabeer Awy (The Big Boss) (starting from 2010)
He has also written scripts for films like Al Hassa Al Sab'a (The Seventh Sense) and Teer enta (You Fly!). He directed films such as Yabani Asli (short film) and Al Hassa Al Sab'a.
Music
Ahmed Mekky is also known for his rap music. He has released many successful songs. Some of his popular songs include "Masr Baldy" and "Wa'fet Nasyt Zaman," both released in 2017. His 2012 album, Asloh Araby, features the song "Atr Al Hayah."
See also
In Spanish: Ahmed Mekky para niños
