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5 Egyptian Actors Who Made it onto Western TV Shows

June 3, 2019

For the past while, two Egyptian actors Rami Malek and Mena Massoud have been dominating the screens of television and cinema with their remarkable performances skyrocketing their career. However, there are several other actors who have been influencing global audiences with their roles. Zeeko Zaki  Alexandria-born Zeeko Zaki immigrated to the United States when he was one-month-old. Growing up, he spent his summer holidays in Egypt. He became interested in acting during his first year of high school. After starring in several school plays, Zaki took a break from acting during his university years. Upon graduation, Zaki decided to go back to acting by auditioning for a play, catching the attention of American actress Susan Walters who kick started his career. The 29-year old actor is currently starring as the lead role in the CBS show FBI which was created by Emmy Award-winning Dick Wolf and Craig Turk. Zaki has also appeared in minor roles recently, however this show has been his breakthrough. Zaki co-stars in FBI alongside Missy Peregrym, Zeeko Zaki, Jeremy Sisto, Ebonée Noel and Sela Ward. Ramy Youssef  Ramy Youssef is a stand-up comedian who comes from…


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