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Projects & Awards

    • 2025

      In the Shadow of Her Father / WafaaStage – Nabil

      •Venue: 59E59 Theaters, NYC, USA

      •Written by: Omar Bakry  •  Directed by: Vincent Scott

      •Production: Simon Studio
    • 2023

      Decolonizing Sarah (Hurricane–)Stage – Waleed

      •Venue: Uprising Theatre, Chicago, USA

      •Written & Directed by: Samer Al-Saber
    • 2022

      NouraStage – Rafa'a

      •Venue: Detroit Public Theatre, USA

      •Written by: Heather Raffo  •  Directed by: Mona Mosallam
    • 2022

      RamyTV Series – Guest Star / Recurring (S3)

      •Network: Hulu (USA)

      •Episodes: 1 of 10, Season 3
    • 2021

      As Soon As ImpossibleStage – Ramsey

      •Venue: Stanford University, USA

      •Written by: Betty Shamieh  •  Directed by: Samer Al-Saber
    • 2021

      Brilliant MindStage – Youssef El-Masri

      •Venue: Marin Theatre Company (MTC), USA

      •Written by: Denmo Ibrahim
    • 2020

      Miss Fisher & the Crypt of TearsFeature – Supporting

      •Australia – Directed by: Tony Tilse

      •Producer: Every Cloud Productions
    • 2020

      MessiahTV Series – Yacob

      •Network: Netflix (USA) – aired January 1, 2020

      •Episodes: 2 of 10, Season 1 (S1 appearance setting up S2)
    • 2020

      NouraStage – Rafa'a

      •Venue: Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis, USA

      •Written by: Heather Raffo  •  Directed by: Taibi Magar
    • 2019

      VikingsTV Series – Ziyadat-Allah (Guest Star, S5)

      •Network: History Channel (USA / Ireland)

      •Episodes: 2 of 20, Season 5
    • 2018

      The Last PostTV Mini-Series – The Informant (Supporting / Recurring)

      •Network: BBC (UK)

      •Episodes: 6 of 6

      •Production: Bonafide Films
    • 2018

      Drowning in CairoStage – Director

      •Venue: Golden Thread Productions, San Francisco, USA

      •Written by: Adam Ashraf El-Sayigh
    • 2017

      The Unknown Sweet Potato SellerShort Film – Lead / Producer

      •Egypt – Directed by: Ahmed Roshdy

      •Producer: Roshdy Artworld & Khaled Abol Naga
    • 2016

      TyrantTV Series – Al-Qadi (Main / Recurring, S3)

      •Network: FX / Fox TV (USA) – aired September 2016

      •Episodes: 10 of 10, Season 3
    • 2015

      Out of the OrdinaryFeature – Lead

      •Egypt – Directed by: Daoud Abdel Sayed

      •Producer: New Century

      •Starring: Khaled Abol Naga, Mariam Tamer.
    • 2015

      Oliver! In Arabic (musical)Stage – Director / Adapter

      •Venue: Royal Cultural Center (RCC), Jordan

      •Adapted by: Zeinab Mobarak  •  Musical Director: Nayer Nagui

      •Based on Lionel Bart's musical
    • 2015

      Outstanding Achievement1st Hassi Messaoud Cinema Days – Algeria 2015

      •Honored as the Most Submitted Arab Actor to The OSCARS (Academy Awards®) for Best Foreign Language Film, at the 1st Hassi Messaoud Cinema Days celebrating Arabic film submissions to The Academy Awards.
    • 2014

      Eyes of a ThiefFeature – Lead (Tarek)

      عيون الحرامية

      •Palestine – Directed by: Najwa Najjar

      •Producer: Ustura Film, New Star

      •Palestinian submission to the Academy Awards (Best Foreign Language Film).

    • Selected AwardsEyes of a Thief – 2014

      • Best Actor (Silver Pyramid) – Cairo International Film Festival, Egypt 2014.

      • Best Actor – Festival du Cinéma Africain de Khouribga, Morocco 2014.

    • 2014

      From A to BFeature – Supporting

      •UAE – Directed by: Ali F. Mostafa

      •Producer: ImageNation Abu Dhabi
    • 2014

      Bussy MonologuesStage – Director / Producer

      •Venue: Egypt

      •Production: Team-Cairo, Film Clinic
    • 2014

      DecorActor

      ديكور

      •World Premier: October 2013 (London International Film Festival) BFI

      •Producer: Zein Kurdi

      •Starring: Khaled Abol Naga, Horeyya Farghaly, Maged EL Kedwany, Yara Goubran, Mona El-Shimy, Menha Batrway, Mohamed Saleh, Mohamed Saleh, Ibrahim Batout.

    • Selected Festivals/AwardsMicrophone - 2010

      • World Premier: October 2013 (London International Film Festival) BFI.

      • Special Presentation Cairo Intl Film Festival 2014.

      • Official competition JCC Journées cinématographiques de Carthage (JCC official selection).

      • Special Presentation Singapore International Film Festival (Filmmaker In Focus).

    • 2013

      Villa 69Actor/Co-Producer


      •World Premier : ...TBA

      •Producers: Mohammed Hefzy, Khaled Abol Naga

      •Starring: Khaled Abol Naga, Lebleba, Yara Goubran, , ,.

    • Selected Festivals/AwardsMicrophone - 2010

      • World premier TIFF13

      • Winner of Golden Antigone from 35e Cinemed : Festival International du Cinéma Méditerranéen de Montpellier

      • Official competition BFI (London International Film Festival 2013)

    • 2012

      Special Achievement AwardAlexandria International Film Festival – Mediterranean

      •Human Rights Award – Best Actor in films that expressed human rights over the past years.
    • 2011

      Honorary Achievement AwardMÅLMÖ Arab Film Festival – Sweden

      •Honoring Khaled Abol Naga for his excellent performance throughout his career.

    • 2010

      MicrophoneActor/Co-Producer

      ميكروفون

      •World Premier: September 2010 (Toronto International Film Festival) TIFF

      •Producer: Mohammed Hefzy & Khaled Abol Naga

      •Starring: Khaled Abol Naga, Hany Adel, Yosra El-Lozy, Atef Yousef, MAssar Egbari, Y-crew Family.

    • Selected AwardsMicrophone - 2010

      • Golden Tulip – Istanbul International film festival - 2011, Turkey.

      • Golden Tanit – Carthage Film Festival – 2010, Tunisia.

      • Best Arabic Film- Cairo International Film Festival – 2010, Egypt.

      • Best Film – El Festival de Cine Africano de Tarifa 2011, Spain.

      • Best Editing – Dubai international film festival 2010, UAE.

      • Best Film- le 9e FESTIVAL des CINÉMAS d'AFRIQUE du PAYS d'APT – 2011, France.

      • Other festivals participation including: Toronto International Film Festival, London International Film Festival, and Thessaloniki International Film Festival.

    • 2009

      HeliopolisActor/Co-Producer

      هليوبوليس

      •World PremierSeptember 2009 (Vancouver Intl Film Festival)

      •Producer: Sherif Mandour & Khaled Abol Naga

      •Starring: Khaled Abol Naga, Hany Adel, Yosra El-Lozy, Atef Yousef, Hanan Moutawea, Ramadan Khater, Aya Soliman, Christine Solomon.

    • Selected AwardsHeliopolis - 2009

      • Best 1st screenplay – Sawiris Foundation awards – 2008.

      • Special Mention - Cairo International Film Festival – 2009.

      • Other festivals participation including: Toronto International Film Festival, Marrakech International Film Festival, Thessaloniki International Film Festival, Abu Dhabi International film festival.

    • 2008

      Habibi Na'eman (Sleeping Habibi)Feature – Lead (Ramez)

      •Egypt – Directed by: Ahmed El Badry

      •Producer: Sobky Films
    • 2007

      One Zero / One-NilFeature – Co-Lead (Cherif)

      واحد صفر

      •Egypt – Directed by: Kamla Abu Zekry

      •Producer: EMPC

    • Selected AwardsOne Zero – 2007/2009

      • Nominated for Best Actor – Venice Film Festival 2009 (Official New Horizon Competition).

      • Won Best Scenario & Jury Special Prize – Brussels Film Festival 2009.

      • Won 42 awards from several international and local festivals.

    • 2007

      At the Heliopolis FlatFeature – Lead (Yehya)

      في شقة مصر الجديدة

      •Egypt – Directed by: Mohamed Khan

      •Producer: EMPC

    • Selected AwardsAt the Heliopolis Flat – 2007

      • Won awards from several international and local festivals.

    • 2007

      Civic DutyFeature – Co-Lead (Gabe Hassan)

      •USA / Canada – Directed by: Jeff Renfroe

      •Distributor: Freestyle Releasing

      •Co-starring with Peter Krause.

      •World Premier: Tribeca Film Festival 2006 / Nominated at Cairo International Film Festival 2007.
    • 2007

      Kashf HesabFeature – Lead (Farid)

      •Egypt – Directed by: Amir Ramsis
    • 2007

      AgamistaFeature – Lead

      •Egypt – Directed by: Tarek Abdel Moaty

      •Producer: Al-Nasr Films
    • 2007

      None But That! (musical)Feature – Co-Lead

      مفيش غير كده

      •Egypt – Directed by: Khaled El Hagar

      •Producer: Albatros / EMPC
    • 2007

      Leila's Mad Man (Magnoon Laila)TV Mini-Series – Lead (Omar)

      مجنون ليلى

      •Egypt, 2007 – Lead Series Regular, 15 of 15 episodes.

    • Selected AwardsLeila's Mad Man – 2007/2009

      • Best Actor – ART Network TV Awards 2009.

      • Won several local popular-voting Best Actor awards.

    • 2006

      Game of Love (Leabet El Hob)Feature – Lead (Essam)

      لعبة الحب

      •Egypt – Directed by: Mohamed Ali

      •Producer: EMPC

    • Selected AwardsGame of Love – 2006

      • Best Actor – 22nd Alexandria International Film Festival 2006.

    • 2005

      Harb Atalia (Italia's War)Feature – Co-Lead (Fouad)

      حرب أطاليا

      •Egypt / Italy – Directed by: Ahmed Saleh

      •Producer: Al-Massa  •  Languages: Italian & Arabic

    • Selected AwardsHarb Atalia – 2005

      • Best Actor Achievement – Horeyaty Annual Awards 2005.

    • 2005

      Downtown Girls (Banat Wust El Balad)Feature – Supporting (Chef Samir)

      بنات وسط البلد

      •Egypt – Directed by: Mohamed Khan

      •Producer: Zein Film
    • 2005

      Heads & Tails (Malek We Ketaba)Feature – Supporting (Tarek)

      ملك وكتابة

      •Egypt – Directed by: Kamla Abu Zekry

      •Producer: EMPC  •  Won several Best Film awards.
    • 2004

      Hob El Banat (Girl's Love)Feature – Co-Lead (Karim El Sharkawy)

      حب البنات

      •Egypt – Directed by: Khaled El Hagar

      •Producer: EMPC

    • Selected AwardsHob El Banat – 2004

      • Special Mention – Arabic Competition for Long Feature Films, 27th Cairo International Film Festival 2004.

    • 2004

      Yom El Karama (Dignity Day)Feature – Co-Lead (Lt. Hassan Hosny)

      يوم الكرامة

      •Egypt – Directed by: Ali Abdel Khalek
    • 2003

      Sleepless Nights (Sahar El Layali)Feature – Co-Lead (Ali)

      سهر الليالي

      •Egypt – Directed by: Hani Khalifa

      •Producer: El Arabia  •  Co-Lead role shared with ensemble cast.

    • Selected AwardsSleepless Nights – 2003/2004

      • Best Actor – 13th Damascus International Film Festival 2003.

      • Best Actor – Biennale of Arab Cinema, Institut du Monde Arabe (IMA), Paris 2004 (shared with ensemble cast).

      • Best Actor – Egyptian Cinema Oscars Awards (Film Art Society) 2004 (shared with ensemble cast).

      • Best Actor – ART Network Cinema Awards 2004 (shared with ensemble cast).

      • Won awards from several other international and local festivals.

    • 2003

      El BanatTV Mini-Series – Lead (Seif El Daly)

      البنات

      •Egypt, 2003 – Lead Series Regular, 30 of 30 episodes.

    • Selected AwardsEl Banat – 2003/2004

      • Best Actor – 53rd Egyptian Catholic Center's Film Festival 2004.

    • 2002

      Wust El Balad (musical)Stage – Co-Lead (Romeo / Ramadan)

      وسط البلد

      •Venue: Salam Theater, Cairo, Egypt

      •Directed by: Naser Abdel Menem
    • 2001

      A Citizen, an Informant & a ThiefFeature – Lead (Selim)

      مواطن ومخبر وحرامي

      •Egypt – Directed by: Daoud Abdel Sayed

      •Producer: Diogéne / El-Arabia

    • Selected AwardsA Citizen, an Informant & a Thief – 2001

      • Won several Best Film Awards.