Amr Waked

Amr Waked, born on April twelfth, nineteen seventy-three, is a prominent Egyptian actor renowned for his compelling performances across stage, film, and television. He gained international acclaim for his role in the critically acclaimed 2005 film Syriana, which showcased his ability to captivate audiences with his talent.

Waked's versatility as an actor is further highlighted by his notable performances in various films. He portrayed a Yemeni sheikh named Muhammad in the charming film Salmon Fishing in the Yemen and took on the role of Pierre Del Rio in Luc Besson's action-packed thriller Lucy. Additionally, he has made a significant impact on television, playing the character Farouk Hassan in the popular series Ramy.

In a turn of events that has shaped his life, Waked was sentenced to eight years in prison by an Egyptian military court in two thousand nineteen for spreading false news and insulting state institutions. This ruling has led him to reside in Spain since October two thousand seventeen, as he has expressed no intention of returning to Egypt.