Our favourite Gen Z Egyptian actress Laila Zaher, daughter of actor Ahmad Zaher, is going to become a wifey.

The star is set to marry Hisham Gamal. We are *so* happy for the couple.

Sharing the major life moment, the couple took to Instagram to announce the adorable news, sharing: “We read Al Fatiha a couple of days ago, and our engagement ceremony will take place soon. ❤️ We ask everyone to pray for our success and happiness 🤲🏻.” 

Laila Zaher is an Egyptian household name, having most notably starred in the world-renowned Egyptian trilogy Omar & Salma – alongside legendary actors Tamer Hosny, Mai Ezz Eldin, and her very own sister, Malak Zaher.

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Via @lailaazaherr11 on Instagram
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Via @hishamgamalbb on Instagram

Hisham Gamal is the CEO of Roznama Productions, a well-established media and news company producing music albums, TV series, commercials, concerts and movies in the Middle East. As creative and gifted as his fiancée-to-be, Hisham is additionally a singer, actor, producer, director, and songwriter. They’re the blueprint for a power couple.

Laila’s father, Ahmad Zaher, also took to Instagram to celebrate the ceremonious occasion by posting a sentimental family photo and penning: “All the best wishes to the newlyweds, and a thousand congratulations to my sweetheart and soul, Lili.”

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Via @malak.ahmed.zaherr on Instagram

Similarly, Laila’s sister Malak Zaher shared, in a heartfelt Instagram post: “My heart is literally so full no words can describe how I’m feeling right now may you have a lifetime full of love and happiness my beautiful bride and groom 🤵🏻👰🏼‍♀️✨.”

Following the joyous announcement, the couple received an outpouring of support from family, friends, and some of the biggest names in the Egyptian film and music industry. From Dorra Zarrouk to Moustafa Amar, practically the entire Egyptian A-lister community congratulated the couple in the comments section.

We wish the couple all the best moving forward. Congratulations (!!)