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Singer Ahmed Saad received active membership in Egypt's actors union during the opening of the Ninth Actors' Guild Film Festival, joking to fellow performers that he was now ready to compete in acting roles. Separately, Jordanian actress Raken Saad won the Gouna Star Award for Best Actress for her role in the film "Owma" at the Ninth Gouna Film Festival.
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Ahmed Saad receives acting guild membership — Egyptian singer Ahmed Saad was honored at the Ninth Actors' Guild Film Festival opening ceremony and received active membership credentials from guild president Ashraf Zaki. Saad joked with attendees that he was now prepared to enter acting and compete with established performers, drawing laughter from the audience.Raken Saad wins Gouna Best Actress Award — Jordanian actress Raken Saad received the Gouna Star Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film "Owma" at the festival's ninth edition. She dedicated the award to her late father, her mother, and her siblings during her acceptance remarks.Hana Shihab delivers awareness message on body autonomy — Actress Hana Shihab delivered an awareness statement at the Gouna Film Festival closing, emphasizing the importance of open family dialogue, personal boundary respect, and informed discussions about physical development in Arab societies, moving beyond shame or silence on the topic.Asala Nasri handles onstage moment with humor — Syrian singer Asala Nasri responded with playful humor when a child approached her onstage during a Los Angeles performance carrying a flower, jokingly warning him not to come closer so her husband, Iraqi poet Faeq Hassan, would not become jealous.George Khabar expresses interest in Lebanese theater for Saudi Arabia — Lebanese actor George Khabar stated during the Gouna Film Festival that he aims to bring a new theatrical work to Saudi Arabia that reflects the distinctiveness of Lebanese theater while appealing to Saudi audiences.Rabih Sakr finalizing new album in London — Singer Rabih Sakr traveled to London to complete production work on a new musical album scheduled for release during the winter season, with Rotana Music documenting his sessions in British studios.Coming Up:
Film "Al-Qisas" has been selected to represent Egypt in the competition for the 2027 Academy Award for Best International Feature Film. Singer Rabih Sakr's new album "Autumn of the Falcon" is scheduled to arrive during the winter season.