Gihan El Shamashergy

Gihan El Shamashergy’s a name you’ve probably seen floating around if you’ve been paying even a little attention to the Egyptian TV scene lately. She’s got this vibe—like, you can tell she’s not here to just fill space on a screen. So, in Suits (2022), she jumps into this slick, high-stakes legal drama, and honestly, she doesn’t just blend in—she pops. The series itself is all sharp suits, quick banter, and corporate intrigue, but when Gihan’s on, you actually believe the tension. Her delivery’s got teeth, you know? Not everyone pulls that off. Then there’s Ahlam Saeida (also 2022), which is a totally different mood. This one leans more into the emotional, everyday struggles—messy relationships, dreams getting crushed or coming true, that sort of thing. Gihan brings this realness to her role, like she’s been through some of that stuff herself and can tap into it at a moment’s notice. It’s not overacted; it’s just... honest. You can’t fake that. And if you scroll back a bit, there’s Number Two (2020). It’s a smaller project but still worth a nod. Gihan shows up, gives it her all, and—classic her—brings this depth to her character, even if the spotlight’s a bit dimmer. She doesn’t phone it in, ever. Altogether, she’s not a background extra in her own story. These roles? She owns them. She’s one to watch, no question.