Ahmed Helmi is an Egyptian actor, comedian, film producer, television host and diplomat. He started his career in 1993 on the Egyptian Satellite Radio program Leib Eyal.
In 1998, he made his debut in the movie ” Abd Allah Khedud. Since then, Helmi has starred in many successful films, including Keda Radar and Asal Esvedand has hosted popular TV shows.
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- Full name: Ahmed Mohammed Helmi Abdul Rahman Awad
- Stage name: Ahmed Helmi
- Date of birth: November 18, 1969
- Age: 55 years old
- Place of birth: Banha, Egypt
- Country of Citizenship:
- Occupation: Egyptian actor, comedian, film producer, television host and diplomat
- Height: 1.7m
- Parent: Mohammad Helmi Awad
- Siblings: Khalid Helmi and Sally Helmi
- Spouse: Mona Zaki (m. 2002)
- Children: Lilly Helmy, Selim Helmy and Younis Ahmed Helmy
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $16 million
early life and education
Ahmed Muhammad Helmy Abdel Rahman Awwad was born on November 18, 1968 in Banha, Qalyubiyya, Egypt ). He is the son of Muhammad Helmy Awwad, details about his mother’s identity remain unknown.
Helmi is the second eldest of three siblings, Khalid, Ahmed and Sally. He lived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for 10 years before returning to Egypt to continue his studies.
Helmy graduated from the Egyptian Higher Academy of Dramatic Arts, majoring in Decoration. He also received a degree from the Egyptian Academy of Arts in 1993, solidifying his artistic foundation and laying the foundation for his future entertainment career. Hermi is an Egyptian and a believer in Islam.
Profession
Ahmed Helmi is widely recognized for his quick thinking and witty comedy, which has earned him a prominent place in the Egyptian film industry. His career in mainstream Egyptian cinema began when director Sharif Arafa discovered him on a children’s show Leib Eyal (children’s drama) aired on Egyptian Satellite Radio.
Arafa was so impressed with his comedic talents that he cast him in the 1998 film Abd Allah Khedud “Abboud on the Border” is Helmi’s first appearance on the big screen, co-starring Alaa Wali El Din. This marked the beginning of his successful film career, and Helmi was soon starring in popular films such as Omar 2000, elnazer (Principal), and elsalem weir teban (Snakes and Ladders).
Helmi has since become one of Egypt’s most popular actors, starring in 18 films, a TV series and a play. His work has earned him several honors, including the Best Actor Award at the Damascus International Film Festival.
In addition to her film career, Helmi has hosted various television shows, including Leib Eyal, darbaka, Mn Sairbah El-Bonbon, Sawaye Eyaland Hermi Online. His comedy and charisma on television further cemented his popularity among Egyptian audiences.
By 2007, Helmi had become a leading figure in Egypt’s comedy scene, topping the market in terms of audience numbers and revenue, largely due to the success of his films Keda Radar.
In the same year, he became a judge on an Arab talent show arab idoljoining a panel consisting of Lebanese singer Najwa Karam, TV personality Ali Jaber and Saudi comedian Nasser Al Qasabi. Helmy competed in seasons 4, 5 and 6, further cementing his status as a household name in the Arab world.
social media
- Instagram account: @ahmedhelmy
personal life
Ahmed Helmy married the famous Egyptian actress Mona Zaki in 2002. The couple has three children: daughter Lily, born in 2003, and two sons, Selim and Younis. Their relationship is built on mutual respect and collaboration, and the two will co-star in an upcoming film written by Helmi.
film chronology
- Chen Zhaji (2005)
- Matab Senai (2006)
- Keda Radar (2007)
- Sorry to bother you (2008)
- Alf Mabrook (2009)
- Asal Esved (2010)
- Borbo Hyland (2010)
- Size XL (2011)
- 18 yum (2013)
- Alla Gotetti (2013)
- sorry for my french (2014)
- over my dead body (2014)
- Zarf Tariq (2022)
- Waheed Thani (2022)
net worth
Ahmed Helmy is an Egyptian actor and television host with an estimated net worth of $16 million. He is widely recognized for his successful film career, which has made him a household name in Egypt since his debut in 1993.
Over the years, Helmy has appeared in numerous films and TV series, further cementing his status and contributing significantly to his fortune in the entertainment industry.
