Mohamed Helmy

Mohamed Helmy (Arabic: محمد حلمي) is an Egyptian stand-up comedian from Alexandria. He began performing stand-up in his home city in 2016, having previously trained and worked as an engineer. In 2018 he founded HelmyMan Events, a company through which he organises stand-up gigs and provides a platform for other comedians in the region.

Helmy performs primarily in Arabic and is known for an interactive, improvisational style that draws heavily on tropes about Arab families and everyday Middle Eastern life. He is associated with a wave of local comedians who cater directly to Arabic-speaking audiences rather than to Western crowds. His solo shows and touring specials include Mama's Boy, Papa's Boy, Globally Local and Wagef!, which have played across the Middle East and Europe.

After building a following at home, Helmy expanded to international touring, taking his Mama's Boy show to European cities including London, Amsterdam, Vienna, Milan and Paris in 2023. He has cultivated a substantial online audience across Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, where his official channel counts more than a million subscribers.