Ahmed Malek

Ahmed Malek (also known as Ahmad Malek) is an Egyptian actor. He starred in Mohamed Diab's Clash which opened the Un Certain Regard at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.[1] Other roles include Sheikh Jackson, Hepta: The Last Lecture and La Tottfea El Shams.[2]

Ahmed Malek
NationalityEgyptian
OccupationActor

Malek had his first English speaking role (also speaking Dari, Pashto and Badimaya) in Australia for the movie The Furnace[1] For his role he was nominated for the 2021 AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.[3]

References
  1. Mottram, James (26 August 2020), "How 'The Furnace' star Ahmed Malek landed his first English-speaking role", The National
  2. Hosny, Farah (29 August 2018), "In bed with Ahmed Malek, a reluctant star in the making", Scene Arabia
  3. "Egyptian talent Ahmed Malek nominated for Best Lead Actor by Australian Academy", ahram online, 1 November 2021
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