Donia Samir Ghanem
Donia Samir Ghanem | |
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 Donia Samir Ghanem in a press conference in 2016 | |
| Born | Donia Samir Youssef Ghanem دنيا سمير يوسف غانم 1 January 1985 Cairo, Egypt |
| Education | MSA University |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1995–present |
| Spouse |
Ramy Radwan (m. 2013) |
| Children | 1 |
| Parents | |
| Relatives | Amy Samir Ghanem (sister) |
Donia Samir Youssef Ghanem (Arabic: دنيا سمير يوسف غانم; born 1 January 1985) is an Egyptian actress and singer. She is the daughter of actor Samir Ghanem and actress Dalal Abdel Aziz; and sister of Amy.[1]
Acting career
Donia graduated from MSA University and began her artistic life in 2001 when she was 16. She had her first role in a TV show called "Justice has many faces" (Arabic: للعدالة وجوه كثيرة – Lil Adala Wogouh Katheera).[2][3]
She attracted attention while acting in an Egyptian series called "Justice has many faces." Her first appearance in a film was in 2005 with the comedian Mohamed Henedi.[4]
She was quickly put on the frontline to share the lead with some of the biggest cinema stars in comedy/romance hits like 'Yana Ya Khalty' with Mohamed Henedy, 'X-Large' and 'Laff W-Dawaran' with Ahmed Helmy, '365 Youm Sa'ada' with Ahmed Ezz. [5]
She was main cast in the series "Nelly and Sherihan," for which she received widespread acclaim.[6]
She has assumed roles in several cinematic and television productions. She has also presented several songs. Her profile was raised by her performances in “Cabareh” and “Al Farah”. More recently, she has acted in “Teer Enta” and has become recognized as one of the premier performers of her generation.[7]
Donia Samir Ghanem's pairing with Ahmed Mekky introduced some of the two stars' most important comedy films; 'Teer Enta' and 'La Taraga' Wala Esteslam', in addition to dominating multiple TV seasons with the 'El-Kebeer Awi' series.[5]
After Mekky's era, Donia Samir Ghanem confirmed her place among the most favored TV stars, especially during Ramadan season, enjoying a bigger creative space in various entertainment talents like singing and dancing in successive smash hits; Lahfa, Nelly W-Sherehan, Fil Lala Land and Badal El-Hdaoutah Talata'.[5]
Through appearances in various Egyptian talk shows, Donia stood out for her mimicry of other Arab singers. Her most famous imitation was of Ahlam's voice singing Myriam Fares's song. Her first song was called "Far2 el Sen".
She was a judge on the 4th season (2015) of The X Factor Arabia along with Elissa and Ragheb Alama, both Lebanese singers.[4]
Donia Samir Ghanem and Amy Samir Ghanem received the honoring award of their parents late veteran actors Samir Ghanem and Dalal Abdel Aziz from Joy Awards in Riyadh on January 27.[8]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Yana ya Khalty | Nawal | |
| 2008 | Cabaret | Mona | |
| Street 18 | Aiaa | ||
| 2009 | El Farah | Samira | |
| You Fly | Laila | ||
| Ezbet Adam | Mariam | ||
| 2010 | No Retreat, No Surrend | Jermin | |
| 2011 | X-Large | Dina | |
| 365 Days of Happiness | Nesma | ||
| 2014 | Shad Agzaa | Aya | Special appearance |
| 2016 | Laf w Dawaran | Leela | |
| 2019 | The Knight & The Princess | Princess Lubna | Voice role |
| 2022 | Tasleem Ahaly | Zahia | |
| 2025 | Rocky El Ghalaba | ||
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | (A Woman and a Woman) | Nadian |
| 2001 | (Many Faces of Justice) | Nada |
| 2002 | (The Era of Emad El-Din) | Fardos |
| 2004 | (Abbas El Abiad in the Black Day) | Laila |
| (Girls' Dreams) | Dolly | |
| 2007 | (Maryam's Sorrows) | Hanan |
| 2008 | (Two in One) | Heba |
| (Café Chino) | Laially | |
| 2010 | (El-Kabir Awi, Season 1) | Hadeya |
| 2011 | (El-Kabir Awi, Season 2) | Hadeya |
| 2013 | (Amir and the Journey of Legends) | Nefertiti |
| 2013 | (El-Kabir Awi, Season 3) | Hadeya |
| 2014 | (El-Kabir Awi, Season 4) | Hadeya |
| 2015 | (Lahfa) | Lahfa |
| 2016 | (Nelly and Sherihan) | Nelly |
| 2017 | (In La La Land) | Etab |
| 2019 | (Instead of Three Tales) | Bella/Lahfa/Louly |
| 2023 | (Get Salima) | Salima |
| (Marriage War) | Jouri | |
| 2025 | (Aisha Takes the Role) | Aisha |
References
- ↑ "Donia Samir Ghanem returns to cinema with Tasleem Ahaly - Screens - Arts & Culture". Ahram Online. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
- ↑ "دنيا سمير غانم حضرت بإعلان والجمهور ينتظر مسلسلها.. متى يعرض «جت سليمة» في رمضان؟".
- ↑ "lel 3adala wgooh katheera – Series – 2001 – Cast، Video، Trailer، photos، Reviews، Showtimes". elCinema.com. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- 1 2 "Donia Samir Ghanem (13.5 million followers)". Arab News. 4 February 2022. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
- 1 2 3 Eslam Omar (22 December 2020). "Donia Samir Ghanem to be honored at Aswan Int'l Women Film Festival". Ahram Online. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
- ↑ "Donia Samir Ghanem - Actor Information". Roya TV. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
- ↑ "Donia Samir Ghanem". ElCinema. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
- ↑ Egypt Today staff (29 January 2022). "Donia Samir Ghanem, Amy Samir Ghanem melt our hearts at Joy Awards". Egypt Today. Retrieved 27 August 2026.