Ahmed Sayed Amin[1] (Arabic: أحمد سيد أمين; born in 1980) is an Egyptian comedian, actor, and writer. He graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts, Helwan University in 2002. Amin came to prominence from his online video "30 sanya" (30 seconds) that went viral among Egyptians on Facebook. His second, and more important step, was the Al Plateau TV show. 2019, came up with his successful TV show Amin and partners. In November 2019, it was officially declared by Netflix[2][3][4][5][6] that Amin is to star their upcoming first-ever Egyptian original Paranormal,[7][3][8] in the role of Refaat Ismael.[9][10][11][12][13]
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Born | Ahmed Sayed Amin 1980 Kuwait |
Nationality | Egyptian |
Alma mater | Helwan University |
Occupation(s) | comedian, actor, and writer. |
Notable work | Paranormal |
Early life
editBorn in Kuwait to an Egyptian middle-class working family and raised in Cairo, Amin practiced Acting as an amateur from an early age but he began his office career in the field of children literature as an editor-in-chief for Bassem magazine the Saudi kids magazine, afterward, he wrote Cartoons for big Egyptian media-channels, that was like "Bassant w diasty" "El kobtan Azuz" and more, but after 10 years of office work he decided to leave everything and get back to his comfort zone, acting.
Career
editAmin's first gig was "30 Sanya". The low-production content was filmed by himself inside his house and posted on his facebook and YouTube accounts. It was the kick-start to his second move, hosting "Al Plateau" TV show; which was one of the popular local Comedy shows, and currently has 131,330,187 views. In Ramadan 2017, Amin made his first appearance as an actor as "Semsem" in "Al Wassiya". The character had a good impact that a crowd-sourced gallery was arranged around Semsesm's style and props.[14] 2019 comes Amin's digital show "Al Familia" discussing family issues like technology effect on family bonds,[15] 2019 also witnessed the launching of his TV show "Amin and partners" with first season consisted of 14 theatrical live shows that were presented on TV too, Season 2 comes in 2020 as a sketch-based TV show. [16][17]
Amin played the lead role of Netflix’s first-ever Egyptian original "Paranormal"[18] directed by Amr Salama[19] as an adaptation of late Egyptian author Ahmed Khaled Tawfiq’s popular horror\thriller book series,Ma Waraa Al Tabiaa" Paranormal", which sold over 15 million copies worldwide from Egyptian pocket novels,making it one of the most commercially successful literary works to ever come out of the Middle East and North Africa.
Upcoming work
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Social responsibility
editAmin made several appearances in campaigns that support charity organizations, including Baheya Foundation[20] for Early Detection and Treatment of Breast cancer.
He is the face of many campaigns by the Egyptian ministry of health in cooperation with the World Health Organization and UNICEF under the main campaign of "100 million healthy lives".[21]
Amin shows a deep interest in the cause of Education, as he organized a tour in different universities to talk with new generations.[22]
Works and awards
editCategory | Role | Name | Year |
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Cartoon series | Writer | Bassant Wa Diasty | 2008 - 2011 |
Cartoon series | Writer | Qubtan Azzouz | 2009 - 2011 |
TV show | Writer | Ruhama'a Bainahum | 2011 |
Short movie | Actor | Hadir Ma'a Al Muttaham | 2013 |
TV show | Host | Al Plateau | 2016 |
Radio series | Voice actor | Papi Sitter | 2017 |
TV series | Guest star | Khalsana Be Sheyaka | 2017 |
Film | Guest star | Al Kenz | 2017 |
TV series | Actor | Al Wassiya | 2018 |
TV show | Actor | Amin & partners | 2019 |
Film | Guest star | The Secret Men's Club | 2019 |
TV series | Guest star | Badal El hadouta 3 | 2019 |
Digital show | Host | Al familia | 2019 |
TV show | Actor | Amin & partners | 2020 |
Netflix TV series | Actor | Paranormal | 2020 |
Radio series | Voice actor | Gamal Kazouza | 2021 |
Film | Guest star | Bara El Manhag | 2022 |
TV show | Actor | Jazeret Ghamam | 2022 |
- ArabSat Festival Award for Best Comedy Show (2016)
- Arab Producers Union Award for Best Comedy Show (2017)
- Cairo Artwork and Media Mondial For Best Comedy Show (2017)
- Dear Guest 15 th for Best Actor second role award (2018)
- International Hamsa Festival Of Literature And The Arts for best actor on his role in “Jazeret Ghamam” series (2022)[23]
- ADCA Arab Dramas Critics Awards for Best Actor Award for a Second Role (2022) [24]
- NRJ Radio for best actor public vote award (2022)[25]
References
edit- ^ "Ahmed Amin". IMDb. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
- ^ "Ahmed Amin to star in Paranormal". Netflix Media Center. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
- ^ a b "Netflix releases 1st look images for 'Paranormal'; first Arabic Original from Egypt". EgyptToday. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
- ^ Peris, Guillermo Peris. "Netflix presenta las primeras imágenes de Paranormal". Diario Siglo XXI (in Spanish). Retrieved 11 August 2020.
- ^ "Paranormal: Netflix revela as primeiras imagens da sua nova série". Noticias e Tecnologia (in European Portuguese). 8 August 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
- ^ Staff Writer. "Netflix releases the first look images of "PARANORMAL" | News India Times". Retrieved 11 August 2020.
- ^ "Everything you need to know about Netflix's first Egyptian original drama, 'Paranormal'". meaww.com. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
- ^ "Sneak Peek: Netflix Just Released the Very First Stills From Egyptian Series 'Paranormal'". Scoop Empire. 9 August 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
- ^ "Egyptian actor Ahmed Amin will star in Netflix's Egypt-based 'Paranormal'". Esquire Middle East. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
- ^ Desk, TV News. "Ahmed Amin to Star in Netflix Series PARANORMAL". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
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has generic name (help) - ^ "Comedian Ahmed Amin to Star in Netflix' First Original Egyptian Series 'Paranormal'". Egyptian Streets. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
- ^ "Amin is to star Paranormal". Newsweek. 26 October 2019.
- ^ "Paranormal Photos Featuring Ahmed Amin as Dr. Refaat Ismail". VitalThrills.com. 10 August 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
- ^ ""Caricature With Semsem" Exhibition To Open This Week In Cairo!". Scoop Empire. 7 August 2018. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
- ^ "في أول حلقة من "فاميليا".. أحمد أمين يناقش انشغال الآباء بالهواتف الذكية | المصري اليوم". www.almasryalyoum.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 17 July 2020.
- ^ "Art Alert: Amin and Partners continue with new play every weekend – Stage & Street – Arts & Culture". Ahram Online. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
- ^ "'Amin and Partners' theatrical project to start on Jan.31". EgyptToday. 19 January 2019. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
- ^ "Ahmed Amin to star in Netflix series 'Paranormal'". UPI. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
- ^ "Ahmed Amin to star in Paranormal". DigitalStudioME. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
- ^ "Ahmed Amin presenting a stand up comedy in Baheya".
- ^ "Amin presenting a new song for health".
- ^ "Amin visits UAE".
- ^ "بعد تألقه فى جزيرة غمام . جائزة لجنة التحكيم للإبداع للفنان أحمد أمين". 17 May 2022. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
- ^ "أحمد أمين يحصد جائزة أفضل ممثل دور ثان عن "جزيرة غمام" | المصري اليوم".
- ^ "بعد تصويت 1.2 مليون.. "الكبير أوي 6" وأحمد أمين الأفضل في رمضان على إينرجي".