Most actors start their career young, but not many continue to become famed celebrities! Take a walk down memory lane through your favourite child actors and what they look like now...

Nohad Nour

Famous for his debut role in Ahmed Helmy's hit movie Zaki Chan (2005) when he was only eight years old, Nohad Nour also recently starred in Qaid Aayeli (2019), Zel Ragel (2021), and El Le'ba (2022).

Lebleba

Considered one of the most iconic child stars who turned into influential actors, Lebleba started acting at the age of four years old. She was recently honoured at the 44th edition of Cairo International Film Festival with the Lifetime Achievement Award for acting in almost 90 films in total.

Youssef Othman

Youssef Othman has kept himself pretty busy since his breakout role in Baheb El Cima (2004) alongside Mahmoued Hemeda and Laila Elwi. His most recent portrayal of a hotel porter in the horror TV series Room 207 has brought him widespread acclaim.

Laila Zaher

Ahmed Zaher's little baby, Laila Zaher started acting when she was five years old alongside Tamer Hosny in Captain Hima, and Omar W Salma 2. She recently starred in Fi Baytena Robot, and continues to garner massive following on social media.

Menna Arafa

Her debut role in Matab Senai (2006) at seven years old with Ahmed Helmy can never be forgotten! She captured the audience with her wit, charisma and quirkiness in Ragel W Set Setat and acted in over 40 projects.

Hady Khafaga

Making his debut at three years old, Hady Khafaga was very young when he acted in Al Daif Al Sagheer. His impressive repertoire shows many roles within the early 2000s, until he won our hearts in El Ekhteyar (2020) as an Egyptian soldier.

Maha Ammar

Do you remember little Maha Ammar from Harameya F KG2? The young star was only six years old when she began her acting career, but after moving to Germany during her teenage years, Maha took a break from the limelight to pursue other ventures.