Famous Egyptian actor Mohamed Sobhy to speak at SIBF 2015

9/28/2015 6:37:15 AM

(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))

SHARJAH 28th September 2015 (WAM) -- Famous Egyptian actor and comedian Mohamed Sobhy will be appearing at the Sharjah International Book Fair SIBF 2015 where he will address the public on Arab culture. Sobhy who is widely known for his role "Wanees" in the popular TV series "Yawmiyyat Wanees" (Wanees Diaries) and is a close friend of Egypt's best known playwright Lenin Al Ramli will address the audience at the Expo Centre on Thursday November 5th at 7p.m.. The event will be open to the public and people of all ages and nationalities are encouraged to attend this special evening and communicate with the star who has an impressive portfolio of plays dramas and movies.

Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri Chairman of Sharjah Book Authority SBA and Director of the Sharjah Book Fair said "Mohamed Sobhy is one of the most well-known artists and intellectuals who has a lot to say about the cultural and social issues experienced by the Arab world. We are looking forward to hosting Sobhy at the fair and to hearing him share his vision about the Arab cultural scene with us particularly how to counter dark and destructive ideology as well as the possible ways of promoting the intellectual and cultural awareness of Arabic people."

Sobhy started his career in 1968 playing minor roles in stage plays with famous stars like Salah Mansour Fouad Al Mohandess Mahmoud Al Meleji Abdul Monem Madboui and others. Although he played small roles his appearances won the admiration of those he worked with and gained him recognition. On his journey to stardom Sobhy appeared in dozens of stage plays movies and TV programmes most notably in the dramas "Mama America" "Bel Arabi Al Faseeh" (In Classic Arabia) and "Takhareef" (Tales). On the silver screen Sobhy starred in "Agent No.13" "Al Jareeh" 'The Wounded" and 'Money and Monsters". Sobhy's popular TV series' are "Shamlool" (Smartass) "Faares Bela Jawad" (A Knight Without a Horse) and "Ayesh Fi Al Ghaybooba" (Living in a Coma).

The 4th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair will take place from November 4th-14th at the Expo Centre with overwhelming participation from local Arab and international publishing houses and cultural institutions. The 2015 SIBF will include an intellectual programme featuring seminars lectures cultural and poetry evenings in addition to the Kids Programme Cooking Corner and the social networking platform among other events and activities.

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