Since the early ages, child actors have played influential and significant roles in Egyptian cinema. Over the years, audiences have enjoyed the talents of these young stars who could make us laugh and cry and even carry films as leads. These former child stars have taken diverse paths, from staying in the spotlight to stepping away for personal growth, but their early contributions to Egyptian cinema continue to be celebrated.

Let's take a look at where some of these famous child stars are now:

Jana Amr

The little girl who once dominated Egyptian entertainment, Jana Amr, is known for her roles in Hany Ramzy's PG movies like Samy Oxid El Carbon. However, she disappeared from the industry for a while, only to resurface recently, causing a frenzy on social media. A new picture of her amazed followers as they saw how much she had grown. Recently, she celebrated her high school graduation in America, sharing photos and videos of the ceremony on her Instagram, marking a new chapter in her life.

Maha Ammar

Discovered by director Sandra Nashat, Maha Ammar debuted in the movie Leh Khaletny Ahebak in 2000 at just six years old. She gained significant fame with her role in Harameya fe KG2 and continued to act in a few other projects like Khalty Faransa. Eventually, Maha left the acting world and moved abroad with her family. Years later, she made a guest appearance on Esaad Younis' show Sahebet El Sa3ada, reminiscing about her early career.

Hady Khafaga

When he was six, Hady Khafaga started his career with the hit show 3a2elet El Hag Metwally. He appeared in several TV shows alongside famous actors, including Yawmeyat Wanis with Mohamed Sobhi and El Leil w Akhro with Yahya El-Fakharani. As for the big screen, his role in the movie Abu Ali, as Karim Abdel Aziz's brother, is the most memorable. Despite his early success, he stepped away from the industry to focus on his studies. Recently, he has gained social media attention by going live on TikTok with other celebrities, attempting to re-enter the entertainment world.

Menna Arafa

Menna Arafa is one of the most recognised child stars of the last two decades. She debuted as a young Soaad Hosny in the biopic Cinderella and found notable success with Ahmed Helmy in Matab Sena3y. She starred in the popular sitcom Ragel w Set Setat across all its ten seasons, transitioning from childhood to adolescence on screen. Recently, her career has faced challenges, partly due to the drama surrounding her on-and-off marriage, which involved public spats with fellow stars like Elham Shahin.

Youssef Othman

Youssef Othman gained fame for his role as Naim in Baheb El Cima, showcasing impressive talent at a young age. Despite this early success, he struggled to land significant roles during his teenage years and took a break from acting. Youssef returned with minor roles in various TV and film projects but only achieved notable success recently. He has been featured in hit shows like Room 207 in 2022, which marks a promising comeback.

Nohad Nour

Syrian actor Nohad Nour started acting at eight, starring in Zaki Chan with Ahmed Helmy and Hamada Helal's El Hob Keda. He continued to take roles in television shows before stepping away for several years. Recently, he has reappeared on TV, rekindling his acting career.

Malak Ahmed Zaher

Malak Ahmed Zaher, one of the famous Zaher sisters, debuted her acting career alongside her sister in Captain Hima with Tamer Hosni and continued in the Omar w Salma sequels. After participating in several projects until she was 11, she stepped away upon her father's request. She made a strong comeback in 2020, acting alongside her father in Lo2lo2 and continuing to land roles in various projects.

Layla Ahmed Zaher

Layla Ahmed Zaher, Malak's sister, played numerous roles, starting with Mohamed Samy's directorial debut, Adam, and many family-friendly films like Kalby Daleely. Her last project as a child star was Antar w Beesain in 2014. After a hiatus, she made a triumphant return in 2020, featuring in shows like El Fetewa and starring in Fe Baytena Robot's two seasons alongside her now-fiancé Hesham Gamal. This year, she impressed audiences again with her role in A3la Nesbet Moshahda. Layla has also ventured into music, releasing singles, including a collaboration with Hesham.