Ahmed Essam El Sayed
Stand-up comedian from Egypt ๐ช๐ฌ
About Ahmed Essam El Sayed
Ahmed Essam El Sayed is an Egyptian stand-up comedian, actor and writer, and a graduate of the Higher Institute of Cinema. He is the son of theatre director Essam Elsayed and actress Hanan Youssef. He began performing stand-up comedy as part of The Elite crew, alongside Taha Desouky, Mohamed Helmy, Mostafa Abbas, Waleed El-Moghazy, Ahmed Khairy and Mohamed Ashraf, with whom he has performed sold-out shows across Cairo, Alexandria, Beirut, Dubai and Amman and starred in the Shahid stand-up series Gayeen Nehazar (2021). In 2024 he made his radio debut with the Elite crew on the show Tadwer Aqary on NRJ Egypt. Building on his stand-up career, El Sayed expanded into scripted acting, starring in the 2025 Ramadan drama Ayesha El-Dor alongside Donia Samir Ghanem and Amira Adeeb, and appearing in the 2025 comedy film Siko Siko alongside Taha Desouky and Essam Omar.
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Elite crew?
The Elite crew is the stand-up group Ahmed Essam El Sayed started out with, alongside Taha Desouky, Mohamed Helmy, Mostafa Abbas, Waleed El-Moghazy, Ahmed Khairy and Mohamed Ashraf.
Where has Ahmed Essam El Sayed performed stand-up?
With the Elite crew he has played shows across Cairo, Alexandria, Beirut, Dubai and Amman.
What is Gayeen Nehazar?
Gayeen Nehazar (2021) is a stand-up series on Shahid starring Ahmed Essam El Sayed and the Elite crew.
Did Ahmed Essam El Sayed host a radio show?
In 2024 he made his radio debut with the Elite crew on the show Tadwer Aqary on NRJ Egypt.
Which drama did Ahmed Essam El Sayed star in?
He starred in the 2025 Ramadan drama Ayesha El-Dor alongside Donia Samir Ghanem and Amira Adeeb.
Was Ahmed Essam El Sayed in Siko Siko?
Yes. Ahmed Essam El Sayed appeared in the 2025 comedy film Siko Siko alongside Taha Desouky and Essam Omar.
Where did Ahmed Essam El Sayed study?
Ahmed Essam El Sayed is a graduate of the Higher Institute of Cinema and works as an Egyptian stand-up comedian, actor and writer.