Who is Ahmed El Sakka?
Ahmed Mohamed Salah El Sakka is a prominent film star and one of Egypt’s most beloved actors, known for his versatility in action, thriller, and comedy genres. Coming from a family deeply rooted in the arts, he is the son of the renowned Egyptian director Salah El Sakka and has made remarkable contributions to the entertainment industry.
Early Life of Ahmed El Sakka
Ahmed El Sakka was born on March 1, 1973, in Cairo, Egypt, making him 48 years old at present. He grew up in a distinguished artistic family; his father was a theater director, and his grandfather, the famed singer Abdel-Sarougi. Ahmed pursued his studies at the Egyptian Academy of Arts, graduating in 1993. His professional debut came in 1996 with the TV series “Nisf Al-Rabea Al-Akhar,” where he starred alongside the well-known Egyptian actor Yahya El-Fakharani.
Ahmed El Sakka’s Career Breakthrough
Ahmed El Sakka’s career took flight with his notable role in the series “Al-Nawaa,” directed by Mohamed Fadel. He went on to appear in several successful series, including “Al-Zawaj Ala Waraq Solivan,” and gained prominence through theatrical productions such as “Keda Okhieh” and “Afrouto.” In 1998, he transitioned to film and starred in “Sa’idi Fi Al-Jamaa Al-Amrikiya,” alongside the famous Egyptian actor Mohamed Henedy. This film marked a turning point in his career, becoming one of the highest-grossing films in Egyptian box office history, followed by his role in “Hamam in Amsterdam.”
Notable Works of Ahmed El Sakka
Films Featuring Ahmed El Sakka
Ahmed El Sakka has starred in numerous films, playing lead roles in many of them. Some of his most notable films include:
- “Short, Vanilla, and Cap” (2000)
- “Africano” (2001)
- “Mafia” (2002)
- “Tito” (2004)
- “War of Italy” (2005)
- “Timur and Shafika” (2007)
- “The Island” (2007)
- “Ibrahim Al-Abyad” (2009)
- “Ibn Al-Qunsul” (2010)
- “The Interest” (2012)
- “The Island: Part Two” (2014)
- “Emergency Escape,” which achieved the highest daily box office in Egyptian cinema history on its second day of release in 2017.
- “The Money” (2019)
- “Very Confidential” (2021)
Television Series Featuring Ahmed El Sakka
Ahmed El Sakka has also participated in a variety of television series, including:
- “Khatout Hamra” (2012)
- “Dhahab Wa Iyab” (2015)
- “Walad Al-Ghalaba” (2019)
- “Sukar Ziyada” (2020)
- “Al-Ekhteyar” (2020)
- “Nassl Al-Aghrab” (2021)
- Additionally, he hosted the popular Ramadan show “Aghlab El Sakka” in 2020.
Awards and Recognitions for Ahmed El Sakka
Throughout his illustrious career, Ahmed El Sakka has received several accolades, including the Horus Award in 2001 and 2008. He won the Best Actor award in 2001 for “Short, Vanilla, and Cap” and again in 2007 for his performance in “The Island.” Most notably, he was honored with the Career Achievement Award at the El Gouna Film Festival in 2021.
Personal Life of Ahmed El Sakka
Ahmed El Sakka married the media personality Maha El Soghayar in 1999, and the couple has three children: Yassin, Nadia, and Hamza.