Zeina

Acting

Zeina

Born February 4, 1977 · Egypt (age 49)

Zeina is an Egyptian actress born as Wissam Reda Ismail El Degwi. She began her artistic career as a model in a number of video clips, through which the director Daoud Abdel Sayed chose her to play the role of 'Hanaa' in the movie Land of Fear opposite the star Ahmed Zaki in 1999. Zeina is best known for her roles in films like Captain Hema, The Ghost and The Island, along with a number of outstan…

Known For

Bewildered BolbolBewildered Bolbol · 2010
Bewildered Bolbol
6.42010
MovieComedyRomance
Bulbul meets a successful aristocratic girl named Yasmine, but she's not the romantic type he dreams of, at the same time he admires his cousin Hala for her calmness and kindness. In the middle of all this, the psychiatrist Amal shows up and he thinks of getting engaged to her.
The DealThe Deal · 2012
The Deal
6.72012
MovieActionCrime
Police officer Hamza requests his transfer to the Anti-Narcotics Administration, following the killing of his brother by Suleiman Al-Muslimi. He monitors his brother Salem, the big drug dealer, who smuggled Suleiman and fabricated a charge for Hamza's wife.
El DashashEl Dashash · 2025
El Dashash
6.02025
MovieDramaCrime
After suffering a health crisis, a dodgy nightclub owner tries to turn over a new leaf — but with all the people he's crossed, it won't be easy.
The IslandThe Island · 2007
The Island
7.22007
MovieActionDrama
Mansour El-Hefny’s wealthy family rule an Upper Egyptian island. Some police officers facilite their arms dealing in exchange for information, and corrupt parliament members use their immunity to par-take in their drug trade.
Romantic SayedRomantic Sayed · 2005
Romantic Sayed
5.22005
MovieComedyRomance
A musical comedy telling the story of a mother who is trying to raise her son Sayyed after her husband's death. However, her son faces problems whether at college or with his uncle.
One-ZeroOne-Zero · 2009
One-Zero
5.52009
MovieDrama
Many characters of different backgrounds with various problems have their lives intertwine, as they come together through the one thing that unites them; their love of Egypt as Egypt wins the African Cup.
Pasha's GirlsPasha's Girls · 2025
Pasha's Girls
2025
MovieDrama
After a terrorist church bombing in Tanta, the body of an employee at Al Pasha Women's Beauty Centre, Nadia, is discovered. The center owner, Nour Al Pasha, and female workers are in trouble about the need to cover up the incident, which is mostly a suicide, in order to preserve the center's reputation amidst intense competition. While Al Pasha tries to obtain a burial permit unofficially and illegally, the workers get involved in trying to find a way to wash Nadia for burial secretly. Nevertheless, they face multiple successive difficulties. Hence, each one of them recalls her relationship with Nadia. They confront their realities and actions, as well as what Al Pasha represents in their extremely harsh and unpredictable lives.
The AlexandrianThe Alexandrian · 2024
The Alexandrian
4.32024
MovieDramaAction
The story unfolds in Alexandria, where Haj Ali Eskandarany is revered as the city's leader for his benevolence towards the humble and needy, and his care for everyone. However, a bitter conflict ensues between Haj Ali and his son Bakr, whose aspirations for power and wealth without effort stand in stark contrast to his hardworking cousin, Younis. Bakr competes with Younis also for the affection of Qamar, the woman he loves. As tensions escalate, Bakr commits a significant error, resulting in his expulsion by his father.

Movies

Bewildered BolbolBewildered Bolbol · 2010
Bewildered Bolbol
6.42010
MovieComedyRomance
Bulbul meets a successful aristocratic girl named Yasmine, but she's not the romantic type he dreams of, at the same time he admires his cousin Hala for her calmness and kindness. In the middle of all this, the psychiatrist Amal shows up and he thinks of getting engaged to her.
The DealThe Deal · 2012
The Deal
6.72012
MovieActionCrime
Police officer Hamza requests his transfer to the Anti-Narcotics Administration, following the killing of his brother by Suleiman Al-Muslimi. He monitors his brother Salem, the big drug dealer, who smuggled Suleiman and fabricated a charge for Hamza's wife.
El DashashEl Dashash · 2025
El Dashash
6.02025
MovieDramaCrime
After suffering a health crisis, a dodgy nightclub owner tries to turn over a new leaf — but with all the people he's crossed, it won't be easy.
The IslandThe Island · 2007
The Island
7.22007
MovieActionDrama
Mansour El-Hefny’s wealthy family rule an Upper Egyptian island. Some police officers facilite their arms dealing in exchange for information, and corrupt parliament members use their immunity to par-take in their drug trade.
Romantic SayedRomantic Sayed · 2005
Romantic Sayed
5.22005
MovieComedyRomance
A musical comedy telling the story of a mother who is trying to raise her son Sayyed after her husband's death. However, her son faces problems whether at college or with his uncle.
One-ZeroOne-Zero · 2009
One-Zero
5.52009
MovieDrama
Many characters of different backgrounds with various problems have their lives intertwine, as they come together through the one thing that unites them; their love of Egypt as Egypt wins the African Cup.
Pasha's GirlsPasha's Girls · 2025
Pasha's Girls
2025
MovieDrama
After a terrorist church bombing in Tanta, the body of an employee at Al Pasha Women's Beauty Centre, Nadia, is discovered. The center owner, Nour Al Pasha, and female workers are in trouble about the need to cover up the incident, which is mostly a suicide, in order to preserve the center's reputation amidst intense competition. While Al Pasha tries to obtain a burial permit unofficially and illegally, the workers get involved in trying to find a way to wash Nadia for burial secretly. Nevertheless, they face multiple successive difficulties. Hence, each one of them recalls her relationship with Nadia. They confront their realities and actions, as well as what Al Pasha represents in their extremely harsh and unpredictable lives.
The AlexandrianThe Alexandrian · 2024
The Alexandrian
4.32024
MovieDramaAction
The story unfolds in Alexandria, where Haj Ali Eskandarany is revered as the city's leader for his benevolence towards the humble and needy, and his care for everyone. However, a bitter conflict ensues between Haj Ali and his son Bakr, whose aspirations for power and wealth without effort stand in stark contrast to his hardworking cousin, Younis. Bakr competes with Younis also for the affection of Qamar, the woman he loves. As tensions escalate, Bakr commits a significant error, resulting in his expulsion by his father.
Two Girls from EgyptTwo Girls from Egypt · 2010
Two Girls from Egypt
5.42010
MovieDrama
The struggle of two women who face many events and the psychological and sociological aspects of being unmarried yet of marrying age in the context of an Eastern society where women are expected to be part of a man's household.
Captain HimaCaptain Hima · 2008
Captain Hima
5.72008
MovieComedy
University graduate works as a school bus driver after failing to find a proper job, where he unexpectedly falls in love with a school teacher, who is the love interest of an evil businessman. Of course you don’t already know that she will be loving the "King of Generation", after all, who wouldn’t?
BoshkashBoshkash · 2008
Boshkash
5.82008
MovieComedy
An ex-goalkeeper starts working as a talent scout and travels all over the world in search of professional players to join Egyptian football clubs.
Almost CorruptedAlmost Corrupted · 2008
Almost Corrupted
4.02008
MovieComedyDrama
A young man who works as a singer in a local band led by his musician uncle,meets the girl of his dreams in a wedding and his uncle's wife helps him to marry her.
Land of FearLand of Fear · 2000
Land of Fear
6.92000
MovieDramaCrime
A police officer is chosen in the late 1960s for a unique and lifelong mission: to infiltrate Egypt’s criminal underworld. Stripped of his name and reputation, he adopts a new identity, living among smugglers, dealers, and nightclub owners. Over the years, he rises within this hidden world, all the while trying to balance his secret duty with the temptations of wealth, power, and desire. Against the backdrop of Egypt’s shifting political eras, his life becomes a meditation on morality, loyalty, and the fragile boundaries of identity and biblical-level metaphors.
The GhostThe Ghost · 2007
The Ghost
7.22007
MovieActionDrama
A young amnesiac accused of murder seeks to know the truth about himself while he is on the run from the police, searching for the real killer with the help of his friend.
El DassasEl Dassas · 2014
El Dassas
1.02014
MovieHorror
The movie in the framework of the comedy of terror on family home mystery surrounds Harawy, who they consider a sort Ghost busting paranormal haunted people and is one of art production companies work of a contest to choose 4 members to serve in the house overnight to eliminate fears of the people and at the entry to the house four heroes discover many secrets and surprises the volatility of the subject upside-down new scams use in film and visual effects were not used before, and deceived in the art of makeup is playing the role of the hero of the film, as well as to the issue of where the idea of horror comedy is a new area of the Egyptian cinema
The Night of the CarnivalThe Night of the Carnival · 2015
The Night of the Carnival
6.52015
MovieDrama
Spanning one day, the film takes place in a “Muled” (An Islamic saint's day celebration), following the curious and intertwined stories of a variety of different characters living nearby, working invisiting the Muled.
Life's IndulgencesLife's Indulgences · 2005
Life's Indulgences
7.02005
MovieDramaRomance
Hanan has been unhappy due to the passing of her father, while her husband Sharif has been eyeing Ghada, the young daughter of his driver. They are friends with a married couple, Ahmed and Mona, but Mona has been chatting online with her ex-boyfriend. All of their lives change when Sharif's driver finds out that Ghada as run away from home to be with Sharif and Ahmed finds out what Mona has been doing online.
In LoveIn Love · 2004
In Love
5.52004
MovieDramaRomance
The story of a broken up family in which the father and the oldest son live in Europe while the mother and the younger son live in Egypt. The older brother decides to travel back to Egypt to know his family better.
Downtown ShakingDowntown Shaking · 2015
Downtown Shaking
2015
MovieDrama
The film is set in the span of eight hours in the region of downtown Cairo, exploring the variety of characters present in the busy town, and several problems they face in their daily lives, in addition to the economical crisis the whole country is facing.
KarmaKarma · 2018
Karma
2018
MovieDrama
A social drama that deals with the tense relationship between Muslims and Christians, through the story of a young Muslim who falls in love with a Christian girl and marries her despite the objection of everyone. On the other hand it revolves around the involvement of a businessman in a major corruption case in the country.
ZazaZaza · 2006
Zaza
1.82006
MovieComedy
A young man named Dhadha gets a help from a rich powerful lady to run for presidency but he does not know that she other things in mind.
The MoneyThe Money · 2019
The Money
5.42019
MovieComedyAction
Sief is a conman who is hired by the beautiful rich woman, Hala, to help her get her money back from another conman. Their relationship gets them entangled in a web of deceit as they start questioning their stances regarding love, friendship, and the meaning of life.
The PulpitThe Pulpit · 2025
The Pulpit
2025
MovieDramaHistory
The film deals, in a historical context, with the stories of a number of Al-Azhar sheikhs who held its pulpit, what Al-Azhar was exposed to during the British occupation period, and how it confronted the attempt to control its sovereign decisions.
The AdultsThe Adults · 2010
The Adults
5.02010
Movie
An undercover, government assassin meets a beautiful computer tech that is recovering from a break-up, he falls in love and trades his exotic life for domestic bliss. Three years later, on his birthday he finds out that he is the target of a multi-million dollar hit. And the hired killers have been stalking him for years, and could be anyone. Now they are on the run, their lives turned into a paranoid game, all the while trying to save act normal with his in-laws and neighbours.

TV Shows

El-AtawlaEl-Atawla · 2024
El-Atawla
7.02024
SeriesDrama
Set against the streets of Alexandria, The Porters follows Nassar, a seasoned thief who falls in love and resolves to leave his criminal past behind. But walking away proves far more dangerous than staying — as former allies, rivals, and family close in on him from all sides. Starring Ahmed El Sakka and Tarek Lotfy, it's a gritty, fast-paced crime drama built on betrayal, brotherhood, and the cost of trying to change.
Gaafar El OmdaGaafar El Omda · 2023
Gaafar El Omda
6.92023
SeriesComedy
When rich businessman and village elder Gaafar is approached by the young Aida about a loan, he offers to give her the money on one condition: being his wife for 400 days.
Devils of Al-SayalaDevils of Al-Sayala · 2004
Devils of Al-Sayala
6.02004
SeriesDrama
Rizqa adopts and raises her nephew Maghawry after his mother dies during his birth. He grows up with his aunt in Al-Siyala neighborhood in Alexandria where they suffer from poverty and difficult circumstances, but events take a turn when a rich businessman claims that he's Maghawry's father.
Ramez Elon MasrRamez Elon Masr · 2025
Ramez Elon Masr
2025
SeriesComedy
Ramez (Elon Masr) is back with a futuristic twist! With Nawal El Zoghbi and Mohammed Noor by their side, his guests think they’re judging a talent show—until Ramez flips the script, hitting them with three epic pranks.
For the Highest PriceFor the Highest Price · 2017
For the Highest Price
6.02017
SeriesDrama
A social series revolving around the story of a marriage that appears to be successful, but it passes through minor accumulations that turn into a fierce conflict that brings out the evil that lies within the human soul.
W Enta Amel EhW Enta Amel Eh · 1997
W Enta Amel Eh
7.51997
SeriesComedy
Four childhood friends from the countryside move to Cairo and share a small rooftop apartment. As they adjust to city life, each chases a different dream: Bibo wants to become a singer, Karim hopes to strike it rich through a promotional contest, Abu al-Naja tries to establish himself as a lawyer, and Juaidi struggles to make a success of his agricultural ambitions.
It's All with LoveIt's All with Love · 2021
It's All with Love
2021
SeriesDrama
Roses & ChocolateRoses & Chocolate · 2025
Roses & Chocolate
4.02025
SeriesDrama
Inspired by true events, Marwa, a high-profile TV host, crosses paths with a powerful lawyer live on air. A single spark pulls her into a world where personal feelings collide with public pressure. As the spotlight intensifies and power games escalate, she must decide how far she’ll go - and whom she can trust - without losing her voice.
Photography & Proximity Are ProhibitedPhotography & Proximity Are Prohibited · 2018
Photography & Proximity Are Prohibited
2018
SeriesDrama
A drama thriller about a rising artist who reaches the top of stardom, gradually turning into one of the celebrities of society. But there is always a price for fame that have to be paid, when a murder takes places and she gets involved.
LayaliLayali · 2009
Layali
2009
SeriesDrama
Layali is a pharmaceutical student whose father urges her to give false testimony in a corruption case. Refusing to obey, she flees to Cairo and gets into a relationship with a Lebanese producer who promises to help her rise into stardom, but fails to honor his promise.
Saturday Night Live ArabiaSaturday Night Live Arabia · 2016
Saturday Night Live Arabia
4.02016
SeriesComedy
The Arabic version of the popular, late-night comedy sketch show features celebrity guests, parodies, and a variety of laugh-out-loud antics.
Lucky CharmLucky Charm · 2016
Lucky Charm
1.02016
SeriesComedy
The Accused Is My FatherThe Accused Is My Father · 2006
The Accused Is My Father
7.02006
Series
The story revolves around an Arabic school teacher who is admired by his students. When his son is assaulted by some spoiled teenagers at the club, their parents force him to withdraw his police report and events escalate.
What Happened That NightWhat Happened That Night · 2022
What Happened That Night
5.32022
SeriesCrimeDrama
Rasha’s world is upended when a man dies in her house, forcing her to hide the body from her partner and resort to ways that subject her to blackmail and fear.
The ObsessionThe Obsession · 2015
The Obsession
2015
Series
In the mysterious village of Al-Na'am, twin brothers Hammam and Hassanain clash over love, power, and control after the death of their grandfather.
A Safe CrowdA Safe Crowd · 2020
A Safe Crowd
8.02020
SeriesDrama
The work discusses, in a dramatic framework, the issue of adoption and problems within the Egyptian family, through the story of Dr. Cardiologist Mary, who faces various matters in her personal and practical life, which places her at the crossroads.
A Forced MarriageA Forced Marriage · 2015
A Forced Marriage
2015
SeriesDrama
Layla, a wealthy young woman, gets into a traffic accident and bleeds, and she needs a quick blood transfusion. Her blood type coincides with that of her private driver. He transfuses blood for her without knowing that he himself has AIDS and the disease is transmitted to her. The young woman's life turns into misery and waiting for death. She loves a new young man in her father's company named (Ahmed), but he does not reciprocate her love; Because he loves Hind, whom he is about to marry, her father (Saeed Al-Koumi) threatens to kill his fiancée and his relatives in order to force him to marry his daughter who is sick with AIDS, and the events follow.
علي يا ويكاعلي يا ويكا · 2006
علي يا ويكا
2006
SeriesDrama
Lil Tharwa Hessabat OkhraLil Tharwa Hessabat Okhra · 2005
Lil Tharwa Hessabat Okhra
2005
SeriesDrama