Biography

Mahmoud Hemida is an Egyptian actor born on December 7, 1953, in the district of Manial Sultanate, Atfeeh Center, Giza Governorate. He is known for his cultural background, love for reading, and appreciation of literature, and poetry, especially the works of Fouad Haddad.

During his university studies, he joined the university theatre group. After graduating from the Faculty of Commerce in 1981, he began his career by working in the sales department of a multinational company.

Being passionate about the world of art, Mahmoud Hemida pursued acting and dancing through amateur groups and Yousry Hamdy's folk arts group for several years.

He was then chosen by television director Ahmed Khedr to participate in the series "Al-Azhar Al-Sharif Minaret Al-Islam" in 1982. He later appeared in the series "Harat Al-Shorafaa" in 1986. In the same year, Mahmoud Hemida ventured into cinema with the film "Al-Awbash."

Mahmoud Hemida also produced musical concerts for the world-renowned violinist Abdo Dagher at the Cairo Opera House, the Arab Music Institute, and Egyptian universities.

He also produced numerous poetry evenings for the great poet Fouad Haddad, forming a complete team to present these evenings at the Cairo Opera House, the International Book Fair, and the Alexandria Library.

In 1996, he founded the Actor Studio, enlisting the expertise of prominent professionals to make it a centre for training and nurturing young talents, combining artistic talent with an academic approach.

The goal was to support talent and equip it with the necessary skills to keep pace with the rapid development of the film industry in Europe, America, and various countries worldwide.

Mahmoud Hemida also established Al-Batrik Art Production Company in 1996 and produced several cinematic and documentary films, including "Gamal Abdel Nasser" in 1998 directed by Anwar Al-Qawadri, "Jannat Al-Shayateen" in 1999 directed by Osama Fawzi, a documentary film about the renowned Iraqi poet "Nazik Al-Mala'ika" in 2000 directed by Khairiya Al-Mansour, as well as the documentary film "Jild Hay" in 2010 directed by Fawzi Saleh, and "Ward Masmom" in 2018, also directed by the same director.

In 1997, Mahmoud Hemida launched a film magazine titled "Al-Fann Al-Sabe'" (The Seventh Art), with journalist Mahmoud Al-Kirdousi as the editor-in-chief.

It was the first Arabic print publication specializing in the film industry in the Middle East. Despite ceasing publication in 2001, its issues remained valuable to researchers and scholars, serving as a historical reference for various local and international works.

Believing in the importance of helping the younger generations appreciate and present art in an elegant manner, Mahmoud Hemida contributed to the Youth Project in collaboration with the German Agency for Technical Cooperation and the Ministry of Planning to support artistic talents. He produced the play "Colors of Patches" in 2002.

Works

Films

1986: "Al-Awbash."

1990: "Al-Embrator, Sayyidat Al-Qahira."

1991: "Shams Al-Zanati, Raghbah Mutawahishah, Kid Al-Awalim, Al-Masateel, Asr Al-Quwa, Ihdharu Haathihi Al-Mar'ah, Al-Farqah 12."

1992: "Sira'a Al-Zawjat, Samarat Al-Amir, Imra'ah A'ilah Lil-Suqut, Al-Shars."

1993: "Disco Disco, Yawm Har Jiddan, Inzar Bil-Ta'ah, Al-Loa’b Ma'a Al-Ashrar, Majaneeno, Fursan Akhir Zaman, Fares Al-Madina, Babat Ibless, Al-Gharqanah, Al-Dhi'b, Al-Tha'alib, Al-Basha."

1994: "Harb Al-Farawlah, Al-Muhajir, Kart Ahmar, Souq Al-Nisa."

1995: "Imra'ah Hazat 'Arsh Misr, Al-Rajul Al-Thalith, Qalil Min Al-Hubb Kathir Min Al-'Unf, Abu Zeid Zamano."

1996: "Afaarit Al-Asfalt, Ightyal."

1997: "Al-Maseer."

1998: "Danteela."

1999: "Al-Akhar, Jannat Al-Shayateen, Amn Dawlah."

2000: "Al-Abwab Al-Mughlaqah."

2004: "Bhib Al-Sima, Iskandariya New York."

2006: "Malik Wa Kitabah."

2008: "Laylat Al-Baby Doul, Asif 'Ala Al-Iza'aj."

2009: "Dukkan Shuhata, Ahki Ya Shahrazad, Yawm Ma Atqaablna."

2010: "Tilka Al-Ayyam."

2011: "Waahid Sahih, Hikayat Al-Thawrah."

2015: "Qit Wa Far, Ahwak, Rigata, Nawara, Min Dhahr Rajul."

2016: "Yawm Lil-Sitat, Ma Wara' Al-Nahr."

2017: "Yawm Min Al-Ayyam, Photocopy."

2018: "Ward Masmum, Harb Karmouz."

2020: "Al-Ghassala."

2021: "Ritssa, Al-Aaref, Al-Ba'd La Yazhab Lil-Mazoun Maratan, Al-Kahin, Sirri Lil-Gha'iyah."

2022: "Ahl Al-Kahf, Al-Mulhid" (currently in production).

2023: "Harley, Matrah Matrouh."

TV Series

1980: "Ahmad Ibn Majid."

1982: "Al-Azhar Al-Sharif Minaret of Islam."

1986: "Harat Al-Sharafa."

1987: "Khamsa Khamsa."

1989: "Abyad Wa Aswad, Al-Rajul Wa Al-Qitrar."

1990: "Lil-Adalah Wajh Akhar, Al-Wisya”

1991: "Wa Lakenaho Al-Hob"

1992: "Al-Khoroug Men Al-Da’era"

1998: "Oghnya A’la Gisr Al-Amal"

2013: "Mirath Al-Rih"

2017: "Al-Ab AL-Rouhy"

2020: "Lama Kona Soghayren"

2022: "Naql A’am"

Radio Series:

1999: "Argok Akhregny Men Haza Al-Barmel"

2001: "Segn Al-Zawgya"

2010: "Ayama Al-Hob Wa Al-Gonoun"

2016: "Al-Kinz"

Awards:

Award from the Annual Film Festival for the film "Al-Basha" in 1994.

Best Actor Award from the Egyptian Cinema Association for the film "Al-Ragol Al-Thaleth" in 1995.

Best Actor Award from the National Egyptian Cinema Festival for the film "Afaarit Al-Asfalt" in 1996.

Best Production Award from the Cairo International Film Festival for the film "Jannat Al-Shayateen" in 1999.

Best Film Award from the Alexandria International Film Festival for the film "Jannat Al-Shayateen" in 1999.

Best Production and Best Actor Awards from the National Egyptian Cinema Festival for the film "Jannat Al-Shayateen" in 2000.

Best Actor Award at the Tetouan International Film Festival for the film "Jannat Al-Shayateen" in 2003.

Best Actor Award at the Eleventh National Egyptian Cinema Festival for the film "Baheb Al-Cima" in 2005.

Best Actor Award from the Cinema Art Association for the film "Alexandria-New York" in 2005.

Best Actor Award at the Muscat International Film Festival for the film "Malik Wa Kitabah" in 2006.

Best Actor Award at the Twelfth National Egyptian Cinema Festival for the film "Malik Wa Kitabah" in 2006.

Best Actor Award at the Catholic Center Festival in Cairo for the film "Malik Wa Kitabah" in 2007.

Personal Life:

Mahmoud Hemida married Mrs. "Suhair" in 1982 and had four daughters with her: "Asmaa," "Iman," "Amnia," and "Aya." In 1992, he married for the second time to Mrs. "Maha."

Social Media:

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Official Website: https://mahmoudhemida.com/