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    These Influential Africans Made the 2019 TIME 100 List
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    17 April 2019

    These Influential Africans Made the 2019 TIME 100 List

    South Africa's own Caster Semenya, Egypt's Mohamed Salah and more join this year's notables making an impact in their communities and around the world.

    Rami Malek Is the First Actor of Egyptian Origin To Win the Oscar for 'Best Actor'
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    24 February 2019

    Rami Malek Is the First Actor of Egyptian Origin To Win the Oscar for 'Best Actor'

    "I am the son of immigrants from Egypt—I'm a first-generation American," he declares.

    2019 Oscar Noms: 'Black Panther' Snags 7 Oscar Nods, Rami Malek Nominated for 'Best Lead Actor'
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    22 January 2019

    2019 Oscar Noms: 'Black Panther' Snags 7 Oscar Nods, Rami Malek Nominated for 'Best Lead Actor'

    Check out the full list of nominations for the 2019 Oscars here.

    Egyptian-American Rami Malek Wins Big at the 2019 Golden Globes
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    07 January 2019

    Egyptian-American Rami Malek Wins Big at the 2019 Golden Globes

    He's the second actor of Egyptian origin to snag the award for Best Actor in a Drama—this time for his role as Freddie Mercury in 'Bohemian Rhapsody.'

    Watch the First Trailer for the Upcoming Queen Biopic Starring Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury
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    15 May 2018

    Watch the First Trailer for the Upcoming Queen Biopic Starring Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury

    See the Egyptian-American actor take on the role of a rock and roll icon.

    Rami Malek to Win Even More Hearts as Freddie Mercury in the Queen Biopic
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    04 November 2016

    Rami Malek to Win Even More Hearts as Freddie Mercury in the Queen Biopic

    Egyptian-American ‘Mr. Robot’ star Rami Malek has been cast as Freddie Mercury in the forthcoming Queen biopic, ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’

    Egyptian-American Rami Malek Wins Historic Emmy for Best Actor in a Drama Series
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    19 September 2016

    Egyptian-American Rami Malek Wins Historic Emmy for Best Actor in a Drama Series

    Mr. Robot's Rami Malek is the first non-white actor to win the Emmys' Best Actor in a Drama Series category in 18 years.

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