Ahmed Magdy is a multi-talented artist, born in Cairo, Egypt. He is an actor, filmmaker, and CEO of Garage Art Production. Ahmed is a former UNFPA Champion and the current Goodwill water ambassador for the European Union.
Magdy graduated from the Faculty of Law at Ain Shams University and joined Al-Tamy Theater Troupe as an actor and assistant director for three years. He made his debut in the independent short documentary MAGRA AL SEIL (RIVERBED) (2007). He also directed his second documentary film, ZIZO (2007),through a workshop titled Al Zat Wa Al Madina - Al Qahira (The Self and the City- Cairo).
Magdy enrolled at the School of Cinema and graduated after directing the film KEIKA BEL CREMA (CREAM CAKE) (2008),which received several awards. He directed the documentary film ILa AL-BAHR (TO THE SEA) in cooperation with the Center for Migration and Refugee Studies (CMRS) of the American University in Cairo (AUC).
Magdy received the SANAD Development Grant from the Abu Dhabi Film Festival and the AFAC Production Grant for his debut narrative feature, THE GIRAFFE (2018). The film received wide critical acclaim and screened at many regional and international film festivals.
As an actor, Magdy has taken part in many highly-acclaimed films and TV series, including ASAFEER AL NEEL (BIRDS OF THE NILE),MICROPHONE, THE GATE OF DEPARTURE, ALI, THE GOAT, AND IBRAHIM, and MAWLANA. He also starred in the TV series EL ANESA FARAH, an adaptation of the American TV show JANE THE VIRGIN.
Magdy is a devoted environmentalist and has taken part in several campaigns, including the #KefayaPlastic campaign. He has also been involved in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence event and participated in an online panel discussion at the Arab Film Festival in Toronto.
Magdy has starred in several TV drama series, including FORSA TANYA (A SECOND CHANCE) and HAZR TAGAWOL (CURFEW). He has also served as a jury member at the RFF-Revart Film Festival and the 11th edition of Luxor African Film Festival.
Magdy has managed to secure his place in the industry with his notable roles in the past few years. He was featured on the front cover of the "Gossips" Digital Platform's first issue for the New Year 2022.
