| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Other Name | Ahmad Malek |
| Full Name | Ahmed Malek Mostafa |
| Nickname | Hanif |
| Profession | Actor |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
| Career | |
| Debut | TV: Ahlamuna Al Hulwa (2005) |
| Awards | • 2014: DG Award for Best Young Actor • 2025: Creative Summit Industry Award for Best Drama Actor  • 2025: Hypatia Golden Award for Creativity at the 11th Alexandria International Short Film Festival  |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 29 September 1995 (Friday) |
| Age (as of 2025) | 30 Years |
| Birthplace | Cairo, Egypt |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Nationality | Egyptian |
| Hometown | Cairo, Egypt |
| College/University | • MetFilm School London, England • MAAT|Cairo Contemporary Dance Center, Giza, Egypt |
| Educational Qualification(s) | • An Acting Course at MetFilm School London, England • MA Theatre • An Acting Course in Media Management |
| Religion | Islam |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Tattoo | On his left forearm |
| Controversy | Suspension From Actor Syndicate In 2016, he was suspended from the Egyptian actors' syndicate after his prank video along with his friend Shady AbuZaid went viral on social media. In the video, he distributed the inflated condoms to police officers during a pro-police protest in Tahrir Square. The videos was considered insulting and indecent. Later, Ahmed apologised to the concerned authorities. ((Ahram Online)) |
| Social Media | • Instagram • Facebook Page |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Family | |
| Parents |   |
| Siblings | Brother- 1 Sister- Alia Malek  |
| Favourites | |
| Film(s) | The Doors (1991), At Night, They Dance (2010), Downtown Beirut (2018) |
| Actor(s) | Mahmoud Morsy, Daniel Day Lewis, Ahmed Zaki |
| Film Director | Amr Salama |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Ahmed Malek
- Ahmed Malek grew up in Cairo.
Ahmed Malek’s childhood picture
- In childhood, he used to perform various acts at family gatherings. His uncle observed Ahmed’s inclination towards acting and took him to a casting director.
- When he was eight years old, he appeared in his first TV commercial.
Ahmed Malek in his teens
- As a child actor, he appeared in various acting projects.
- He used to be shy in his childhood. He was also bullied in school for being overweight.
- He dropped out of college and later joined an acting course.
- Ahmed did his acting training under a Scottish acting instructor.
- He was once listed in Digital Stars Under 30 by Instagram.
- He has appeared in various print ads and photoshoots.
Ahmed Malek in a photoshoot
- Ahmed has also featured in a few TV commercials.
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- In 2011, after the Egyptian Revolution, he took a break from acting as he thought of making a career in politics.
- In 2015, he campaigned for a social welfare campaign of Ahl Masr Foundation.
Ahmed Malek in a social awareness campaign
- He has been featured on the cover of various magazines.
Ahmed Malek featured on a magazine cover
- Some of his Arabic films are Geddo Habiby (2012), El Gezira 2 (2014), Hepta: El Mohadra El Akhyra (2016), Sheikh Jackson (2017), and Raas El Sana (2020).
Hepta- El Mohadra El Akhyra
- He has appeared in various TV programs like Maakom Mona El Shazly (2014), Sahbet Al Saada (2014), Abla Fahita Men El Duplex (2015), Ramez Eaqluh Tar (2021), and Ramez Gab Mn ElAkher (2024).
Ramez Gab Mn ElAkher
- Ahmed has acted in various Arabic TV series like Regata (2015), El Deef (2019), Hani (2024), Prestige (2025), and One Last Sin (2025).
Prestige
- In 2018, he was selected as one of the presenters at the Toronto International Film Festival’s Rising Stars.
- In 2020, he appeared in the Australian film The Furnace.
The Furnace
- He has lent his voice to the song “Hero1′ in the Arabic film The Swimmers (2022).
The Swimmers
- Ahmed has acted in a few Arabic short films like Memento Mare (2021) and Finchley Lane (2023).
Memento Mare
- He played the role of Musa in the miniseries Boiling Point (2023).
Boiling Point
- In 2023, he was appointed as the first male ambassador for Dior Fashion and Perfumes in the Middle East.
Ahmed Malek at Dior’s event
- In 2024, he was selected as one of the jury members for the 48Hr Film Challenge. The challenge was a collaboration between Alliance Française, the French Consulate in Jeddah, and the Red Sea Film Foundation.
- Ahmed has intermediate training in martial arts.
- He is trained in various dance forms like contemporary and ballet.
- Ahmed regularly works out at a gym to remain fit.
Ahmed Malek at a gym
- He is often spotted smoking cigarettes and consuming alcohol at various events.
Ahmed Malek smoking a cigarette
Ahmed Malek with a bottle of alcohol
- In his leisure time, he enjoys doing adventure sports and travelling to different places.
Ahmed Malek during his vacation
- He is an avid animal lover and owns a pet dog.
Ahmed Malek with his pet dog
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