CAIRO, 21 July 2005 — Young Egyptian actress Muna Zaki and actor Ahmad Al-Sakka have been reunited after a three-year separation, in the new film “An Al Ishq wal Hawa” (About Love and Romance), directed by Kamelah Abu Thikri.
“About Love and Romance” is a love story set to the backdrop of a romantic musical score.
The film costars Muna Shalabi and Ghada Abdul Rizik. Singer Angham was also nominated to take part in the film, but declined the role at the last minute due to her pregnancy.
Filming is scheduled to begin shortly on location in Cairo, Aswan, and Alexandria.
The last film Muna and Ahmad appeared in together was the tremendously successful “Mafia,” which gave a new meaning to Egyptian films.
Muna will also star alongside Kareem Abdul Aziz in the upcoming remake of the famous television drama series “Huwa wa Heya” (Him and Her).
Famous Egyptian writer Sana’ Al-Baisi has begun writing the sequel for the popular series, originally starring late renowned actor Ahmad Zaki and the late Soad Husni, and directed by Yahia Al-Alami back in the 80’s.
