The best actress award went to Mona Zaki for her role in the the Tahet El Wesaya series aired in Ramadan 2023. Zaki has also received the Best Actress award based on audience votes.
“I am honored to receive this award from Elham Shahine, whom I truly love and respect. I want to thank UMS, Media Hub, and all the series cast. I dedicate this award to the director, Mohamed Shaker Khodeir,” Zaki said.
The Cairo Drama Festival stood as a significant celebration of the performing arts in Egypt. Renowned for its cultural richness and historical heritage, Cairo becomes the backdrop for this vibrant event, showcasing the convergence of talent, creativity, and diverse narratives from national and international theatrical landscapes.
With a history that spans several decades, the Cairo Drama Festival has evolved into a paramount platform for artists, playwrights, directors, and actors to exhibit their craft and contribute to the ever-evolving world of theater.
The festival embraced a broad spectrum of theatrical genres, from traditional to contemporary, drama to comedy, tragedy to experimental, fostering an environment where artistic innovation can flourish.
This year’s theme, “60 Years of Drama”, is spearheaded by the renowned artist Yehia El-Fakharani and will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the production and broadcast of the first-ever Egyptian drama.
Thanks to the collaborative efforts of United Media Services Company and the Actors’ Syndicate, the festival promises 58 TV series aired on both TV and digital platforms throughout the year, not just limited to the Ramadan TV series.
To recognize the best drama of the year, promote creativity, develop the artistic production industry, and enhance the enlightening role of theater in shaping society’s awareness of important issues and promoting human values, this year’s festival is an event not to be missed.
The jury, consisting of Director Gamal Abdel Hamid, Elham Shahin, Karim Abdel Aziz, critic Tarek El Shennawy, and writer Abdel Rahim Kamal, will be responsible for selecting the winners in various categories, including Best Series, Best Comedy Series, Best Director, Best Actor, and Actress, Best Supporting Actor and Actress, Best New Actor and Actress, Best Author, Best Cinematography, Best Decoration, Best Soundtrack, Best Screenplay, and Best Montage.
