Mahmoud Hemida

Mahmoud Hemida

(Born on December 7, 1953)

🎭 Egyptian Actor known for his intellectual background and distinguished roles in cinema and television. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce (1981) and is passionate about reading, especially the poetry of Fuad Haddad. He began his artistic career in TV series before making a significant impact in Egyptian cinema.

🏡 Personal Information:

Born: December 7, 1953 (72 years old) – Cairo, Egypt 🇪🇬

Nationality: Egyptian

Children: Aya Hemida 👩‍🎤

Native Language: Arabic

Years Active: 1986 – Present

🎬 Career Journey:

Developed a passion for acting from a young age and participated in school theater groups.

Initially enrolled in Engineering College before switching to Commerce, graduating in 1981.

Worked in sales management at a multinational company while pursuing acting.

His first major TV role was in "Abyad wa Aswad" (Black & White) alongside the late Salah Zulfikar.

Founded Al-Batriq Production Company in 1996, producing acclaimed films like "Paradise of the Devils" and "Malek wa Kitaba" (Heads and Tails).

Established "The Actor’s Studio" to train young talents.

Launched "The Seventh Art" magazine, the first Arabic publication specializing in film industry.

📺 Notable TV Series:

(1989) Khamsa Khamsa (Five Five)

(1990) Abyad wa Aswad (Black & White)

(1998) Oghniya Ala Jisr Al-Amal (A Song on the Bridge of Hope)

(2013) Mirath Al-Reeh (Legacy of the Wind)

(2017) Al-Ab Al-Rouhi (The Godfather) – Zein Al-Attar

(2020) Lama Kona Soghayareen (When We Were Young) – Selim Mansour

(2022) Naql Aam (Public Transport) – Ahmed Al-Sherbini

🎥 Notable Films:

(1990) Al-Imbrator (The Emperor) – Ibrahim

(1991) Raghba Motawahisha (Wild Desire) – Sayed Ghazal

(1993) Enzar Beltata (Warning by Obedience) – Ibrahim

(1996) Afarit Al-Asphalt (Asphalt Ghosts) – Sayed

(1997) Al-Masir (The Destiny) – Caliph Al-Mansour

(2005) Malek wa Kitaba (Heads and Tails) – Dr. Mahmoud Abdel Salam

(2017) Photocopy – Mahmoud

(2018) Harb Karmooz (Karmooz War) – Ezzat Al-Wahsh

(2021) Al-Aref (The Knower) – Murad

(2023) Harley – Yassin

🏆 Major Awards & Recognitions:

🏅 Best Actor – Annual Film Festival (1994) for Al-Basha

🏅 Best Actor – National Egyptian Cinema Festival (1996) for Asphalt Ghosts

🏅 Best Film – Cairo International Film Festival (1999) for Paradise of the Devils

🏅 Best Actor – Tetouan International Film Festival (2003) for Paradise of the Devils

🏅 Best Actor – National Egyptian Cinema Festival (2005) for I Love Cinema

🏅 Best Actor – Kazan Film Festival (2017) for Photocopy

🎭 Contributions to Art & Society:

✅ Supporting young talents by establishing The Actor’s Studio 🎭

✅ Producing quality cinema through Al-Batriq Production 🎬

✅ Reviving Arabic poetry through events featuring Fuad Haddad's works 📖

✅ Organizing music concerts for world-renowned violinist Abdo Dagher 🎻

💡 Mahmoud Hemida is one of the most versatile Egyptian actors, known for portraying heroes, villains, comedic, and dramatic roles, making him a cornerstone of Egyptian cinema.