Mona Zaki Biography: Age, Net Worth, Instagram, Movies, TV Shows, Husband, Height, Parents, Siblings, Children, Awards

Mona Zaki is a renowned Egyptian actress, she began her career at the age of 16, making her debut in the play Bel Araby Elfaseh, directed by the legendary Mohamed Sobhy.

Over the years, she has built a distinguished career, starring in numerous critically acclaimed films and television series.

Zaki is celebrated for her versatility, with notable works including Herr Gaal (Mr. Nobody), Omar & Salma, Asrar Banat (Secrets of Girls), and Newton’s Cradle.

Outside of acting, Zaki is a dedicated UNICEF ambassador, using her platform to advocate for important causes such as child labor, malnutrition, and the impact of violence on children.

Profile

• Full Name: Mona Ali Mohamed Zaki
• Stage Name: Mona Zaki
• Born: 18 November 1976
• Age: 48 years old
• Birthplace: Cairo, Egypt
• Nationality: Egyptian
• Occupation: Egyptian actress
• Height: 1.5 m
• Parents: Ali Mohamed Zaki and Tahani Zaki
• Siblings: Mustafa Zaki and Mohammed Zaki
• Spouse: Ahmed Helmy (m. 2002)
• Children: Lilly Helmy, Younis Ahmed Helmy, and Selim Helmy
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million to $5 million (approximately Dhs 3.6 million to Dhs 18.3 million)

Early Life And Education

Mona Ali Mohamed Zaki was born on November 18, 1976, in Cairo, Egypt. She is the daughter of Ali Mohamed, a university professor with several international roles, and Tahini Zaki. Mona has two brothers, Mustafa Zaki and Mohamed Zaki.

She attended Heritage Academy in Louisiana, USA, for a two-year program. After returning to Cairo in 1993, she briefly studied at the Institute of Dramatic Arts before enrolling at the Faculty of Mass Communication, Cairo University. Mona is of Egyptian ethnicity and practices Islam.

Career

Mona Zaki began her acting career at just 16 years old when she appeared in the play Bel Araby Elfaseh, directed by Mohamed Sobhy. After her role in the play, she made her TV debut in the 1994 Ramadan series El A’elah (The Family) while still a student at Cairo University.

Throughout the 90s, she starred in several popular TV series, including Layali el Helmiyyah 5, Zizinia, and El Daw’ El Sharid, gaining significant recognition.

Zaki’s film career began in 1998 with the crime drama El Katl El Laziz (Sweet Killing), followed by several box office hits, including Sa’idi fil Gam’a Al-Amrikiya (Upper Egyptian in the American University), Omar 2000, El Hobb El Awal (The First Love), and Leih Khallitni Ahibbak.

Her consistent success on both stage and screen made her one of Egypt’s most popular actresses by the turn of the millennium. She starred in four films in 2000, including El Hobb El Awwal and Leh Khalletni Ahebbak, alongside her future husband, Ahmed Helmy.

In 2001, Zaki portrayed Jehan Sadat in The Days of Sadat, a biopic about the Egyptian president. She continued to gain recognition with films such as Omar & Salma, Africano, and The Gazelle’s Blood. Zaki also ventured into television, starring in hit series like Asrar Banat and Scheherazade, Tell Me a Story.

In 2024, Zaki co-founded the HerStory incubator program to support female filmmakers in Egypt. She is set to portray the legendary singer Umm Kulthum in the upcoming biopic El-Set (The Lady), directed by Marwan Hamed. Her career continues to thrive as she remains one of the most sought-after actresses in the Arab world.

Beyond her acting, Zaki is dedicated to philanthropy. As a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, she advocates for child welfare, focusing on issues like child labor, malnutrition, and the impact of violence on children. She has also been involved in the Egyptian Springs of Life blood donation campaign in collaboration with the World Health Organization.

Awards and Nominations

Mona Zaki has won several prestigious awards throughout her career.

Awards:

• Faten Hamama Award of Excellence (2020)
• Best Actress Award for the series Taht El Wesaya at the Cairo Drama Festival (2023)
• Murex D’Or Award for Best Arabian Drama Actress for the series Afrah Al Qoba (2017)

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @monazakiofficial
• Facebook handle: Mona Zaki
• Twitter handle: @monazaki

Personal Life

Mona Zaki is married to Egyptian actor Ahmed Helmy. They got married in 2002 and have been together for over two decades. The couple has three children: Lilly, born in 2003; Selim, born in 2014; and Younis, born in 2016.

Filmography

Films:

• El Gawahergy (2025)
• El Set (2024)
• Rehla 404 (2024)
• Ashab Wala Aaez (2022)
• El Ankaboot (2022)
• A’azz El Weld (2021)
• Leabet Newton (2021)
• El Sandok El Aswad (2020)
• Sanaa’s Tale (2016)
• Aswar El Amar (2015)
• Lahfa (2015)
• 18 Youm (2011)
• Either Me or You (2011)
• Mafia (2002)
• Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001)
• Africano (2001)
• Ayam El Sadat (2001)
• Leh Khaletny Ahebak (2000)
• Omar 2000 (2000)
• Dalia (2000)
• ‘Adhak alsuwrat tatalie hulwa (1998)
• Al Dow El Shared (1998)

Television Series:

• Taht El Wesaya (2023)
• Newton’s Cradle (2021)
• This Other Thing (2020)
• The Black Box (2020)
• Why Would We Fall in Love Again? (2018)
• Afrah El-Qobba (2016)
• 30 Years Ago (2016)
• Wedding Song (2016)
• Esteefa (2015)
• Juha El Masry (2002)
• Wajae albiead (2001)
• Khulousi private guard (2000)
• The All-Knowing Shafika (1999)
• Eayilat Shams (1999)
• Rabi’ II’s Other Half (1996)

Net Worth

Mona Zaki, the renowned Egyptian actress, has an estimated net worth ranging from $1 million to $5 million (approximately Dhs 3.6 million to Dhs 18.3 million) as of recent reports. Her wealth has been steadily increasing, thanks to her successful career in film and television.