Mahmoud El Esseily

Mahmoud El Esseily, born in Cairo, Egypt, in 1982, exhibited an early interest in music. He pursued his education in mass communication at the American University in Cairo, where he also established his own band. His career gained momentum in 2002 when he performed with Elissa’s band, leading to his discovery by producer Ayman Abbas. This collaboration resulted in the release of his debut album, “Where Are You Going,” in 2004. The album featured the successful song “Crazy,” for which El Esseily wrote the lyrics, marking an early achievement in his career.

Following his initial success, El Esseily continued to release multiple albums, expanding his presence in the music industry. In 2007, he broadened his artistic endeavors by venturing into acting. His first acting role was in the movie “Neama Bay,” where he worked alongside actress Ghada Adel and singer Ahmed Fahmy. Over the years, he has participated in various television programs and films, showcasing his versatility as an entertainer. His work as a music composer is also notable, contributing to several series and movies.

El Esseily’s career highlights include composing for TV series such as “Captain Azouz S1” (2009), “Al Eyada 2” (2009), and “Dayman Amer” (2022). He further demonstrated his acting range with guest appearances in TV series like “Lahfa” (2015) and numerous programs, including “Saturday Night Live Bel Araby” (2016) and “Sahranin” (2019). He continues to be an active figure in the entertainment industry, with upcoming projects like the movie “Shamshon w Dalilah” (2026) and the series “Hesbet Omry” (2025) as a music composer, and the music video “7ob El 7ob” (2026) as an actor.