Ahmed Malek Mostafa, a highly acclaimed and accomplished Egyptian actor, entered the world on September 29, 1995, commencing his journey in the captivating realm of the entertainment industry at the tender age of eight, when his uncle took him to audition for a commercial, thus sparking the beginning of his illustrious acting career.
At the age of ten, in 2005, Malek's big break arrived in the form of a role in the popular TV series "Ayamna el helwa" (Our Good Days),marking the inaugural step of his illustrious journey in the world of acting, a career that would go on to flourish and leave an indelible mark on the Egyptian entertainment scene.
Malek's acting career continued to evolve over the subsequent years, with him landing minor parts in a multitude of television shows, one of which being "Mafish Fayda", a production that featured the talented Moustafa Amar and the captivating Basma alongside him.
However, it was in the year 2010 that Malek's professional trajectory experienced a significant turning point, as he was selected to portray the role of young Hassan al-Banna, the pioneering founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, in the highly acclaimed television series "El-Gamaah" (The Brotherhood).
Following the seismic events of the 2011 Egyptian Revolution, a pivotal moment in the country's modern history, Malek temporarily stepped away from his acting career to channel his energies into political and revolutionary activism, a testament to his commitment to the causes that mattered most to him. After a brief respite, he re-entered the world of entertainment, securing a significant role as a young Egyptian revolutionary activist in the popular television series "Al-shaware'a al-khafiya" (The Backstreets),alongside a talented ensemble cast including the renowned actors Jamal Soliman, Layla Olwi, Sami El-Adl, and Gihan Fadel.
In the year 2012, a pivotal moment in the professional journey of the talented individual, Rami Malek, unfolded as he took on the complex and emotionally charged role of Ahmed, a teenage addict plagued by a stammer, in the television series "Ma'a Sabq Alesrar". This portrayal not only garnered him widespread critical acclaim, but also earned him a reputation as a versatile and gifted young actor.
Rami Malek's remarkable portrayal in the Egyptian television series "Hekayet Hayah" garnered the attention of esteemed Egyptian filmmaker Sharif Arafah, who subsequently extended an invitation to Malek to audition for a significant role in the sequel to Arafah's critically acclaimed movie "El-Gezirah", which was initially released in 2007. The sequel, cleverly titled "The Island 2", premiered in 2014 and played a pivotal role in catapulting Malek to widespread recognition throughout the Middle East, ultimately cementing his status as one of the most accomplished and in-demand Egyptian actors of his generation.
Rami Malek's global recognition significantly increased as a result of his outstanding performances in a series of highly acclaimed feature films, including the 2016 cinematic masterpiece "Clash", the 2017 critically praised "Sheikh Jackson", and the 2018 critically acclaimed "Leil Khargi".
