Here, Al-Zahid rebels against stereotypes with intense artistic activity…and a charming appearance at Cannes.

With a series of new projects, combining cinema and drama, the artist Hana El-Zahed continues to consolidate her presence in the Egyptian and Arab artistic scene, in a step that reflects her endeavor to diversify her artistic choices and move away from the traditional style, which has been associated with her name over the past years. It seems that the next stage holds different stakes for the young artist, whether in terms of roles, or the nature of the works in which she participates, amid a state of remarkable artistic activity. In preparation for the 2026 season.

In her latest cinematic move, Hana Al-Zahed has signed a contract to star in the movie “King of the Jungle”, alongside the artist Hisham Majed, in a new work that is expected to combine a comedic character with a suspenseful rhythm, a genre that has become widely popular with the public in recent years. This cooperation is considered one of the most anticipated cinematic projects, especially in light of the success achieved by Hisham Majed in his recent works, in addition to the increasing popularity enjoyed by Hana El Zahid among the youth.

Guest of honor:

Hana El Zahed participates as a guest star in the movie “Dogs 7,” which includes an elite group of Egyptian movie stars, most notably: Karim Abdel Aziz and Ahmed Ezz, and is scheduled to be released during the 2026 Eid al-Adha season. The movie is seen as one of the huge works expected by audiences, especially with the combination of two of the most prominent box office stars in Egypt, in addition to the participation of a number of well-known artistic faces.

Although Hana Al Zahid’s appearance in the film comes within the framework of the guest of honour, her participation is an important addition to the work, especially in light of the recent keenness of major film makers to employ young stars as guests of honour. To add more public appeal and diversity to events.

Platform drama:

On the dramatic level, Hana Al-Zahid continues to prepare for the series “Bint Widad”, which belongs to the type of short works consisting of 10 episodes, and is scheduled to be shown on one of the digital platforms. The series raises contemporary social and family issues, by highlighting family disputes and the complexities of relationships within the family, in a dramatic treatment that blends the human dimension with psychological suspense.

Participating in the series are: Sawsan Badr, Basant Shawqi, and Mohamed Alaa. It is written by Ahmed Adel and directed by Mohamed Bakir. It is expected that the work will constitute a different station in Hana Al Zahid’s career, especially as it moves away from the light comedy, for which she is famous, and moves towards a deeper social, dramatic character.

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“Cannes Festival”:

Recently, Hana shared with her fans, through her official Instagram account, a group of photos from the atmosphere of her participation in the “Cannes Festival”, which is currently being held in France. She appeared with a striking look that reflected her elegant and simple style at the same time, and commented on the photos with the phrase: “Cannes Film Festival mode has been activated.” A large number of followers interacted with the photos, along with a group of artists, who were keen to praise her appearance, while her mother, Sherine Al-Manzalawi, wrote a comment in which she expressed her pride in her daughter.

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