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Kamel El Basha is a Palestinian actor of screen and stage, theater director, play-writer and producer. He began his career as a stage actor during the 1980s.

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‘Mo’ Season 2 (Final Season) Will Debut on Netflix in January 2025

11/1/2025

Mohammed Amer’s comedy series will return for its second and final season on Thursday, Jan. 30, with all eight episodes

Amer, who stars in and executive-produces Mo, returns as his on-screen character Mo Najjar, a stateless Palestinian refugee on the journey to becoming a legal citizen. This time around, Mo finds himself in a pickle as he is “stranded across the border and desperate to get back to Houston before his family’s asylum hearing — but as a stateless refugee without a passport, he’s gonna need all the hustle and charm he can muster,” per the official synopsis. “Little does he know that the journey home is just the start of his troubles, and there’s a new guy in town ready to steal both his longtime love Maria and his falafel taco recipe.”

"An Orange from Jaffa" Makes the Oscar Shortlist

17/12/2024

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which hosts the Oscars, has revealed the shortlist of films nominated for the 97th Academy Awards. Among those nominated in the Live Action Short Film category is the Palestinian film "An Orange from Jaffa," directed by Mohammad Al-Mughni and staring Kamel El-Basha and Samer Bisharat.

Cairo short Film Festival to pay tribute to actor Kamel Elbasha

16/12/2024

Kamel El-Basha was honored with the Golden Tower Award during the opening ceremony of the 6th Cairo International Short Film Festival. In his acceptance speech, El-Basha expressed heartfelt gratitude for the recognition and thanked everyone who highlights Palestine through words, films, or series. He also acknowledged those dedicated to telling its stories and struggles.

El-Basha emphasized the transformative power of cinema, stating that it not only preserves history but can also redefine it, shape public consciousness, and influence thought processes. He noted that cinema is a vital tool for building new societies and fostering understanding. He called it a profound responsibility for every artist to contribute meaningfully to this mission, to the best of their abilities.

Kamel El Basha Wins Best Actor at Series Mania Festival 2024

22/03/2024

Kamel El Basha won the Best Actor award at Series Mania Festival for his role in the the Australian drama House of Gods, in which he played the charismatic head cleric of a Sydney mosque.

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