Mona Zaki is taking the lead in a new series. Tale’ Nazel is an upcoming 10-episode Egyptian drama set to premiere soon as a Shahid Original. The series marks the highly anticipated return of the superstar to television drama after a three-year hiatus, while also reuniting her with acclaimed director Hany Khalifa.
With Zaki getting ready to take on another leading role, we’re looking back at some of the characters that have made her television career so memorable. From complicated mothers to legendary Egyptian icons, here’s a look at some of our favorite series led by Mona Zaki.
Hanan in Taht Al Wesayah (2023)
In Taht Al Wesayah, Zaki took on the role of Hanan, a widowed mother who is left to provide for her family on her own. She gets into the seafood importing business in an attempt to secure a better future for her children, but quickly finds herself facing one obstacle after another.
Hana in Le’bet Newton (2021)
Zaki played Hana, a woman who travels to the US with her husband with a plan to have their expected child born there and obtain American citizenship. What begins as a carefully planned decision soon becomes much more complicated, putting their relationship and marriage under serious pressure.
Tahia in Afrah El Qobba (2016)
Based on legendary Egyptian novelist Naguib Mahfouz’s novel, Afrah El Qobba follows a theater group in the 1970s as its members deal with secrets, relationships, and personal struggles. Zaki plays Tahia, one of the group’s central characters, bringing a layered and complex performance to the role.
Asia in Asia (2013)
In Asia, Zaki plays a fine arts painter who loses her memory following an accident. As she tries to piece together her identity and past, she starts a completely new life working as a dancer in a nightclub, taking her character down an unexpected path.
Soad Hosny in El Cinderella (2006)
One of Zaki’s first television transformations came with El Cinderella, where she portrayed legendary Egyptian actress Soad Hosny. The 30-episode drama chronicles the life and career of the iconic actress, giving Zaki the chance to step into the shoes of one of Egypt’s most beloved stars.
Mona Zaki has taken on a wide range of characters throughout her television career, each bringing something different to the screen. Now, as she gets ready to return with Tale’ Nazel, we can’t wait to see what her next leading role has in store.
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