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Malak Ahmed Zaher and Sherif Elleissy Celebrated Their Engagement in an Intimate Family Affair…and people are loving it!
Egyptian actress Malak Ahmed Zaher, daughter of celebrated actor Ahmed Zaher, and screenwriter Sherif Elleissy , son of TV host Amr Elleissy , have officially tied the knot… well, almost.The couple celebrated their engagement in a private, family-centered ceremony that captured hearts across social media.
The engagement marked the beautiful culmination of a love story that began with friendship. On her announcement post, Malak Zaher wrote simply and sweetly, “Got engaged to my best friend.” Malak also included Angham’s song “Mesh Habeeby Bas” in her post, further highlighting the warmth and emotion of the moment. Fans quickly fell in love with the news and even resurfaced an old video Malak had shared, capturing the pair’s playful and funny friendship as they joked around at a friend’s wedding. This glimpse into their lighthearted bond added an extra layer of charm to the engagement, making the celebration even more endearing…and it’s already making waves across social media.
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And the couple’s entrance?
The ceremony itself radiated joyful, wholesome energy. Their entrance set the tone perfectly: the couple arrived to Essiely’s trending song “W Akheeran,” a hit made famous by the popular Etneen Gheirna Ramadan show starring Dina El-Sherbiny and Asser Yassin.
A Star-Studded Celebration
Social media has been abuzz with excitement since the announcement, especially because the engagement brought two beloved Egyptian figures — Ahmed Zaher and Amr El-Leithy — together in one celebration, creating a buzz reminiscent of when her sister, actress Laila Zaher, and actor Hisham Gamal announced they were together.
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