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- Hisham Saleh Selim is one of the most recognized actors of his generation in Egypt. Selim was born and raised in Cairo, he is the son of highly acclaimed football manager & actor, the late Saleh Selim. He began his acting journey at a very young age, performing along side the great Faten Hamamah in Imberaturiyyat Mim (1972). Despite studying and graduating from the institute of hospitality management as well as studying the French language, Hisham began to pursue his acting career more seriously. He displays an impeccable and raw talent that is obvious when watching his performances and audiences admire as well as continue their devotion to his roles. Selim participated in a range of television shows, commercials and films throughout his career, with the most significant works being Al Helmeya Nights (1987), "Arabesque", 'Kelmit Sir", 'Alawbash', "AlMaloob" "Alaragoz" and many more. His latest acting experience was during the month of Ramadan where he performed two roles in 'Kelmit Sir' and Al Helmeya Nights (1987).- IMDb Mini Biography By: Creative Arab Talent
- His father, Saleh Selim, was a football player and the chairman of Al Ahli football club.
- On 5 May 2020, he spoke on television about having a 26-year-old transgender son, in a rare public show of support for LGBT+ rights in the conservative Muslim majority country.
- Beside his acting career, he hosted the TV show "Hiwar Al Qahira" on Sky News Arabia.
- He acted in many movies and television series since his childhood. However, he took his schooling seriously and did not act again until he graduated, in which he studied Tourism in Helwan University.
- Selim was an Egyptian film and television actor.
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