Mazhar Abou Al-Naga

⭐ Mazhar Abu Al-Naga ⭐

(July 12, 1940 – May 1, 2017)

An Egyptian comedian famous for his iconic catchphrase "Ya Halawa" 🎭, which became his signature in cinema, theater, and television.

🏡 Birth and Early Life:

📍 Born: July 12, 1940 – Dakahlia, Egypt 🇪🇬

🏢 Started his career as an employee at Kabo Textile Company in Alexandria, before moving into acting.

🎭 Acting Career:

Began his career in 1969 and gained widespread fame for his unique comedic style.

Joined Al-Rihani Theater in 1971 and participated in many successful plays.

Known for his simple yet charming comedic performances, making him one of Egypt's top comedians.

Continued acting until 2017.

🎬 Notable Works:

🏛 Theater:

✔ Osh El-Maganin (with Mohamed Negm)

✔ Abdo Defies Rambo (1990)

✔ Al-Kadabeen Awi

✔ Aliwa Travels to London

✔ Al-Fahlawi

✔ Dalou’a Ya Bey (1986)

✔ Fraud and Deception (with Dawood Hussein)

✔ Antar and Abla (Qatari play)

✔ Shaaban on the Volcano (with Waheed Seif)

✔ Marriage Game (with Sayed Zayan)

🎥 Cinema:

🎞 We Are the Ambulance Crew (1984)

🎞 We Are the Bus People (1979)

🎞 Ragab on Hot Tin (1979)

🎞 Looking for Trouble (1975)

🎞 Reckless Husbands (1976, with Adel Imam)

🎞 Al-Askari Shabrawi (1982)

🎞 A Mad Man's Will (1987)

🎞 Hassan and Baqlaz (2016)

🎞 El-Qarmouti in Fireland (2017)

🎞 Antar Ibn Ibn Ibn Shaddad (2017, with Mohamed Henedy)

❤️ Personal Life:

💍 Wife: Director Manal El-Saifi

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Children: Nada, Omar

⚰ Death:

📅 May 1, 2017 – Cairo, Egypt 🇪🇬

🩺 Cause: Kidney failure, after a long illness.

🎭 Legacy:

Mofid Abu Al-Naga remained one of the most beloved comedic actors in Egyptian cinema, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and joy. Though he has passed away, his spirit and humor continue to live on in the hearts of his fans. ❤️✨