Biography: Kamal Abu Rayyah, an Egyptian actor. He graduated from the High Institute of Theatrical Art in 1985. In the mid 1980s, Abu Raya's career started taking shape, as he appeared in numerous television series, including The Palace, Between the Two Palaces, and With Honors. He also appeared in several films, including Fathers and Sons and Farewell My Son. He is most known for playing Qassem Amin, in the televisions series with the same name about the life of the early 20th century feminist activist. He also played critically acclaimed roles in the television series Umm Kulthum and Al-Aasr Market.