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Instagram followers: 16.7 million
Films/shows: Helwa El Donia Sokar, Sons of Adam, Wanees's Diaries
Nationality: Egyptian
Hannah El Zahed is an Egyptian actress known for her roles in several successful Egyptian TV shows and films, most notably “Helwa El Donia Sokar” and “Qisat Hob.”
El Zahed made her acting debut in the film “Al-Meshakhsaty” in 2003. Her talent and presence on the screen landed her various roles with well-known actors, including Mohamed Sobhi and Tamer Hosny.
After a brief break in her acting career, El Zahed resumed work under the spotlight in 2014 with the film “Jimmy’s Plan.” Later in the year, she was cast in Tamer Hosny’s TV series “Farq Tawqit.”
In 2019, El Zahed starred in the TV series “El Wad Sayed El Shahat,” alongside her fiancé, Egyptian star Ahmed Fahmy. El Zahed married Fahmy on Sept. 11, 2019 in a luxurious ceremony, with Mohamed Hamaki performing his songs.
In 2020, El Zahed starred in a film that received criticism for taking place amid the COVID-19 pandemic.