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Samy Maghawry has had an impressive and lengthy journey in the history of Egyptian cinema and cartoons. He will always be remembered and loved for portraying Shalaby Solofan in the Egyptian dubbed version of Monsters Inc.

Although his roles in series and movies may not be extraordinary, it’s hard to imagine any of his films without him. He has a talent for playing diverse characters and seizes every opportunity to showcase his abilities. Check out why we admire this actor so much!

His History in Cinema

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In 1982, Maghawry made his acting debut in Leilet Al Quabd Al Fatma and has been on a rollercoaster ride in the industry ever since. He has become a significant figure in cinematic history as he always gives his best performance every time we see him.

This actor may not have had a lead role yet, but his impact on the productions he’s been in is undeniable. With his magnetic energy and versatile talent, he brings every character to life and helps make each movie or series a hit.

His Iconic Roles

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Maghawry has appeared in films such as Lahfa, Bel Hagm El A’eli, and Bank Elhaz. Still, his most cherished role is that of Shalaby Solofan in the beloved Monsters Inc. He left an indelible mark on our hearts through this role, and it’s hard to imagine watching the film in English without him.

That’s not all; Maghawry also played the role of Bassiouni “Basbousa” El Malt in the popular TV show El Le’ba. He was a member of Waseem’s team and married Shweikar. He has additionally taken on theatre with his appearance in the play Hamlit Fraizer alongside Chico and Hesham Maged.