When Rami’s name was announced as best actor, the family erupted in jubilation, hugging each other and dancing for joy. “It was like watching Egypt score a goal to win the cup,” Fadi told Reuters by telephone from Feltaous. “It wasn’t a win for the family only, but also for Egypt.”The family called Rami’s mother in the United States to congratulate her on the honor and invite their celebrity cousin to visit Egypt. “Auntie Nelly (Rami’s mother) said she and Rami were eager to visit,” said Rami, another cousin of Malek, a Los Angeles native of Egyptian descent. “I did not imagine then that Rami would become a world famous actor, but he clearly loved acting,” Rami said.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 26, 2019 15:22 UTC