Ahmed Magdy’s Biggest Roles Before He Takes the Lead in ‘El Qessa El Kamla’
Ahmed Magdy is getting ready to take the lead in Gotha Hayya, the next three-episode story in the true-crime series El Qessa El Kamla, set to drop towards the end of this month. While we’re looking forward to seeing him take on this new role, it’s the perfect time to look back at some of the characters that have made their mark throughout his career.
Hassan in El Set Monalisa
Playing Hassan, Ahmed Magdy took on the role of Monalisa’s (Mai Omar) husband, who turns out to be far from the man she thought she married. After pretending to be wealthy to win her over, Hassan reveals his manipulative and greedy side, with his need for money and control turning their relationship into a whole mess.
Shady in El Anisa Farah
In El Anisa Farah, Ahmed Magdy played Shady, a wealthy 31-year-old businessman who owns the luxurious Eden Hotel. His life becomes unexpectedly intertwined with Farah (Asmaa Abulyazeid) after she accidentally becomes pregnant, setting the stage for a complicated relationship full of unexpected turns.
Youssef in Athena
Switching things up, Ahmed Magdy played Youssef in Athena, where he became one of journalist Nadine Zidan’s (Riham Hagag) key allies. He joins Nadine, Adham (Nabil Issa), and Malik as they dig into the secrets of a prestigious Egyptian university following a student’s attempted suicide, putting him right in the middle of a mystery that keeps getting bigger.

Mosaad in Fat El Maad
In the thriller Fat El Maad, Ahmed Magdy stepped into the shoes of Mosaad, whose marriage to Basma (Asmaa Abulyazeid) takes a terrifying turn. What starts as a seemingly peaceful life together quickly falls apart when Mosaad turns violent, assaults his wife, and steals her money. His actions set off a bitter battle between the two, bringing betrayal, revenge, and plenty of drama along the way.
Ali Al-Sioufi in Noqta Soda
In Noqta Soda, Ahmed Magdy portrayed Ali Al-Sioufi, one of the heirs to the wealthy and influential Al-Sioufi family. Things get tense when family patriarch Mokhtar Al-Sioufi appoints Ali’s cousin Omar (Ahmed Fahmy) as Chairman of the Board, leaving Ali shocked and angry. As family secrets, betrayals, and revenge plots begin to surface, Ali finds himself navigating complicated family dynamics while going through his own personal transformations.
What’s Next for Ahmed Magdy?
Ahmed Magdy is set to lead Gotha Hayya, the next three-episode story in the true-crime series El Qessa El Kamla. With a lineup of roles that has seen him move between complicated relationships, family drama, and gripping mysteries, we’re curious to see what he brings to this new chapter.