Egypt is at the centre of the boom, with 33 series filmed there for this year. An egyptian family looks to buy a ramadan fanoos, a traditional lantern popular during the holy month of ramadan, at a shop in sayyida zainab district, central cairo. Jun 07, 2017 fuelled by a ratings spike, networks across the muslim world are fleshing out their grid with special ramadan series. Rotten ramadan fare on egyptian tv channels analysis the. Produced by egypts cbc, the tv series is an egyptian equivalent of the spanish drama television series gran hotel and was aired during ramadan 2016. It actually seems that the ramadan series in 2020 will be diverse, featuring legendary actors and rising starts, including dramas and comedies so we have compiled a list of the most anticipated ramadan 2020. The project is part of egyptian arts group efforts to make a new season for egyptian tv series beside ramadan season. For ramadan 2016, grand hotel series managed to steal.
The musalsalat are similar in style to latin american telenovelas. Actress yousra 20, arab world, best rated shows during ramadan 20, egypt, highest paid actors actresses in arab world 20, most glamorous actress in egypt 20, nile, ramadan, ramadan most watched series 20, saidia, television channel. Women fill leading roles in egypts ramadan tv series. One of the pillars of the ramadan culture in egypt is the ramadan soaps that air exclusively during this month and are a big hit throughout the middle east, with millions of muslims spending hours watching tv during and after their fast.
Apr 27, 2020 ramadan in 20 featured khaybar, a drama showing relations between jews and muslim in medina that led to the prophet muhammad expelling the jews from khaybar, an oasis in the western arabian peninsula. Ghada abdel razek plays a fictional egyptian first lady in this series. Series 2020 ramadan series 2019 ramadan series 2018 ramadan series 2017 ramadan series 2016 2015 ramadan series 2014 ramadan series 20 ramadan series 2012 ramadan series 2010 ramadan series 2009. Ramadan is the magical month that is accompanied by all the mysterious customs that have become associated with ramadan, often has no intrinsic link to religion. The coca cola commercial had high hopes with the use a song by the famous cairokee band with simple, easily relatable lyrics, counting on egyptians to stay united and gather as they used to in ramadan. One of the five pillars of islam, ramadan entails a strict fast from sunrise to sunset. Saba mubarak, eyad nassar, jamal sulaiman, osama abdallah. Watanflix is a leader platform for watching arabic tv shows and series for all arabs around the world which they can enjoy hundreds of exclusive tv shows and series online anywhere any time in full hd format. Apr 23, 2020 ahmed ezz and hend sabri come together in this action tv series for ramadan 2020 highlighting a true story from the files of the egyptian intellegence. The series will consist of 15 episodes, which will be written by.
Jun 27, 2016 grand hotel drama series features a number of young egyptian actors including amr youssef, amina khalil, dina elsherbiny, and mohamed mamdouh, among others. A muslimjewish love story on egyptian tv sends sparks. By wafiabdouss posted in wafi abdouss takes ramadan 20, wafi takes television tagged al arabiya, al shak series, arab world, egypt, evil roles in arab series movies 20, how old is may ezzedine 20, islam, lindsay lohan, may ezzedine 20, may ezzedine finances 20, may ezzedine role in al shak 20, may ezzedine singer actress. Amina khalil to participate in ramadan 2020 with etigah. For ramadan 2016, grand hotel series managed to steal the audiences heart with actors incredibly amazing performance and the mesmerizing scenes of the iconic hotel. Pepsi ramadan 20 film behind the scenes think marketing. For ramadan 20, the winners are those which left a lasting impression, namely pepsi, coca cola, vodafone, etisalat, birell and mobinil. As always, egypts prolific tv industry dials things up a few notches, churning out some of the most popular tv shows in the middle east.
The supervision of artwork sector, headed by khaled abdul galil, set 4 ratings for ramadan series which are general show, family guidance show, show above 12 years and show above 16. Egyptian actor mohamed ramadan, he started acting while being at school, he received the award for greatest nationwide talent three times consecutively, he star. Saraya 3abdeen, by director amr arafa, is an epic series transferring the audience to the time of khedive ismails reign. Tv series, egypt sorted by popularity ascending imdb. Over the last few years, ramadan tv has become a platform for young actors to. This is the heaviestweight of them all in terms of cast members names and production costs. Five egypt television series to watch this ramadan. Naoum tries to stay away from the stereotypical approach typical in past egyptian series. Jun 12, 2015 five egypt television series to watch this ramadan. Do you check facebook, twitter or instagram in bed. Naoum tries to stay away from the stereotypical approach typical in. In new egyptian ramadan drama, jews are the good guys in change of tone that reflects current antibrotherhood zeitgeist, soap opera jewish quarter longs for the days when jews, muslims and. Egypts ramadan tv series marked by controversy again.
The first lady in question is an iron woman, whose husband, the president of egypt, is of a weaker character. Apr 27, 2020 rotten ramadan fare on egyptian tv channels analysis. Egypt broadcasts maleonly soap for ramadan this article is more than 6 years old coffee shop creator says show is true reflection of egyptian society, but critics say it. The renowned egyptian critic nader adly said that after the passage of 10 days, we could now say that the competing soap operas in the ramadan marathon are good in general, noting that there are some high quality series, others are of medium quality and the rest has no specific features till now.
Ramadans drama series infused with politics daily news. The series is based on a true story of ahmed saber al mansi, commander of the 103th brigade, who was martyred in the ambush of the terrorist attack in the egyptian city of rafah, sinai, in 2017. Some 34 ramadan series are broadcast this year on satellite tv, youtube and internet channels. During the month of fasting, arabic channels traditionally show their topoftheline programs to profit from the record viewership numbers.
Based on legendary egyptian novelist naguib mafhouzs novel. Egypts flair for drama in its soap operas, during ramadan, may have a new twist this year as the plot thickens for those trying to gain official approval for production. The series revolves around a theater group in the 70s who discover that the characters in their new script are actually themselves and that the script reveals all their secrets. In 2017 the show kalabsh featured an american jewish woman using her guiles to get an egyptian diplomat to harm egyptian national security. The show comes from music video veteran and hekayet hayah again, best series of ramadan 20 director, mohamad sami. Fuelled by a ratings spike, networks across the muslim world are fleshing out their grid with special ramadan series. The egyptian legend nelly starred in a seasonal series of ramadan quiz shows, popularly known as fawazeer ramadan appear in behind the scenes documentary in addition to the vo studio recording by samier ghanem for fatouta and hala fakher for tamtam. Rotten ramadan fare on egyptian tv channels analysis. This years top ramadan tv ramadan is but a few short hours away and that means one thing. It discusses the political, financial and social issues. Over the last few years, ramadan tv has become a platform for young actors to announce themselves to egyptian. Grand hotel drama series features a number of young egyptian actors including amr youssef, amina khalil, dina elsherbiny, and mohamed mamdouh, among others. A magical spell coincide with a silly mistake in the egyptian museum.
It actually seems that the ramadan series in 2020 will be diverse, featuring legendary actors and rising starts, including dramas and comedies so we have compiled a list of the most anticipated ramadan 2020 series that you should keep an eye. A comedy fantasy series set in ancient egypt, 4000 years ago. Jun 11, 20 this feature is not available right now. Ramadan 20 series the cube dubai tv, 2014 transporter. May 23, 2018 the 2018 ramadan tv season, which kicked off may 17, introduces both young female stars, such as dina elsherbiny in the thriller drama malika, and alltime egyptian favorites, such as yousra in the thriller drama weve further comments. It is also the first arabic series released on the online streaming service. This year hasnt disappointed in terms of sheer numbers. Aug 07, 20 the egyptian legend nelly starred in a seasonal series of ramadan quiz shows, popularly known as fawazeer ramadan appear in behind the scenes documentary in addition to the vo studio recording by samier ghanem for fatouta and hala fakher for tamtam. On sunday 4 may, muslims around the world began the monthlong penitential period of ramadan. Preproduction the next project egyptian arts group is preparing for, starring mahmoud abdel aziz, remarkably it has been 4 years since mahmoud abdel azizs last film ibrahim labyad 2009. One of the visible sites of the month, that is distinctly an egyptian tradition, are the colourful lanterns found displayed in many. Below is a list of my 15 personal favorites that will forever remain timeless and relevant. Sawsan badr, ahmed maher, marwa abdel moneim, aida fahmy.
May 23, 2018 cairo eleven of the egyptian series flooding tv screens, billboards and websites this ramadan feature women in leading roles, making egyptian actresses the winners of the rating wars that occur during the period of fasting each year in egypt the 2018 ramadan tv season, which kicked off may 17, introduces both young female stars, such. Jun 10, 20 the first menonly soap opera is set to be screened in egypt during the islamic holy month of ramadan with the aim of introducing a cleaner and more conservative version of art, the shows. Egypt broadcasts maleonly soap for ramadan egypt the. Last year, approximately 80 drama series were produced for ramadan, with a budget of almost egp 2bn, according to stateowned alahram. Many observers were surprised to see that egyptian and other drama series during ramadan 20ramadan is the high season of television drama in the arab world demonized clerics more than cops and featured the boldestyet themes and scenes featuring sexuality, addiction, drugs, rape, the marriage of minors, and radicalism. The first menonly soap opera is set to be screened in egypt during the islamic holy month of ramadan with the aim of introducing a cleaner.
The series will consist of 15 episodes, which will be written by mariam naoum and directed by mariam abou ouf. Abdul galil expressed his hopes that the channels will abide by the age classification of each series. Listen and download all songs to the album 2010 ramadan series from ramadan series on nogomi. In new egyptian ramadan drama, jews are the good guys the. In new egyptian ramadan drama, jews are the good guys. Khaled desoukiafp photo 44% of egyptians watch tv around iftar from 7pm to 9pm, said a recent media survey by intelligent research service irs investigating egyptians. The first week of ramadan usually plays out the same in cairo think of it as an adjustment period for fasters to settle into their new eating routine, where we all largely stay in the cocoon of our homes, where theres only one thing to do take in the tens and tens of ramadan shows. Its during ramadan that commercial tv channels get their highest ratings for the year. Series and soaps produced for the month usually include around 30 episodes, and discuss social, economic and political issues pertaining to egyptian society. They are often historical epics about islamic figures or love stories involving class conflict and intrigue.
An egyptian tv series during ramadan features an egyptian muslim army officer in love with an egyptian jewish woman. Jun 26, 2015 an egyptian tv series during ramadan features an egyptian muslim army officer in love with an egyptian jewish woman. Egyptian actress, amina khalil will participate in the ramadan 2020 drama marathon with tv series etigah aksy opposite direction, which is scheduled to begin filming next week. Ramadan 20 al shak series 20 this is wafi abdouss blog. Last year, approximately 80 drama series were produced for ramadan, with a budget of.
Grand hotel series links drama to tourism marketing. Its about time we root for some major egyptian productions that are boringproof regardless of the age group you might fight under. Thankfully, we hear it paints real egyptian jews not stereotyped as spies loyal to israel. Jun 15, 2014 the series seems to encompass more than just that murder. Ramadan in 20 featured khaybar, a drama showing relations between jews and muslim in medina that led to the prophet muhammad expelling the jews from khaybar, an oasis in the western arabian peninsula. Arab television drama or arab soap opera also known as musalsal arabic. Take a sneak peak behind the scenes of the pepsi ramadan 20 film. Ramadans drama series infused with politics daily news egypt. Grand hotel series links drama to tourism marketing think. The series seems to encompass more than just that murder.
One of the five pillars of islam, ramadan entails a strict fast from sunrise to. A muslimjewish love story on egyptian tv sends sparks flying. Egyptian critics analyze ramadan drama map egypt today. Amina khalil to participate in ramadan 2020 with etigah aksy. With ramadan 2020 just around the corner, it was natural for many of us to start wondering about the 2020 ramadan series that will be airing this year.