Ahmed Malek

Career overview

Ahmed Malek Mostafa is an Egyptian actor born on September 29, 1995, in Cairo, Egypt. His entry into performance began at the age of eight when his uncle took him to his first audition for a commercial. In 2005, Malek secured his first role in the television series Ayamna el helwa, which translates to Our Good Days. He followed this a few years later with a small role in the film Mafish Fayda, a project that starred Moustafa Amar and Basma.

A significant turning point in his career occurred shortly after when executive director Osama Farid invited him to play the role of the young Hassan al-Banna, the founder of the Muslim Brotherhood. This performance came in the 2010 television series El-Gamaah, also known as The Brotherhood. This project is considered the first breakthrough role for Malek, who was fifteen years old at the time. Following the 2011 Egyptian Revolution, Malek stepped away for a brief period to focus on other matters.

Throughout his career in acting, Malek has accumulated numerous known credits, reflected in his extensive background in film and television productions. Recognized professionally under his full name, he continues to be known for his work in the entertainment industry originating from Cairo.