Over the years, Identity has acted as a creative space for all sorts of entrepreneurial spirits, underground talents, and artists. Identity has proved itself to have quite the eye for rising talent, as there is a pattern of interviewing and featuring stars before they make it big. On our golden anniversary, we wanted to share with you the most brilliant ones we interviewed and featured over the past 10 years who later on became big shots in their industries.
Malak El Ezzawy
Fashion Designer (December, 2011)
“Inspiration varies from one collection to the next, and even for each dress. Anything in my life can inspire me. “
Bassem Youssef
TV Show Host (May/June, 2011)
“I want to keep people informed. I want to present information to the people in a different way that will allow them to have a mind of their own.”
Yasmine Yeya
Fashion Designer (March, 2008)
“I am a fashion designer and people expect crazy things from a fashion designer. In a way, I am licensed to become crazier, wear whatever and act artistically.”
The Mowafis
Social Media Entrepreneurs (August, 2012)
“We love what we do and we love a phenomenally dedicated team of around 40 people. They’re all fun, interesting people who are great at their jobs.”
Ahmed Magdy
Actor (December, 2012)
“Being an actor is a chance given to show who I am, how I think, and what I believe in. My advice for aspiring actors is do your thing! Study! Watch films! Search for good films! Read good books. Melt in Wikipedia – go from a link about the history of cinema to the different points of view of critics and writers. React! And be subtle!”
Cairokee
Music Band (February, 2012)
“We are not politicians and we are not into politics…We just believe that music is the only thing that truly gets to your heart… So we only write songs that have a true meaning to us and to all Egyptians, even before the revolution.”
Sharmoofers
Music Band (April, 2014)
“We have a vision of what we want to achieve, and if we are going to perform live, then we’ll do it right.”
Sherry El Kilany and Sabrina Khalil
Founders of Nineteen84 and Scoop Empire (July, 2013)
“We believe in sharing ideas and throwing them back and forth with each other till we come up with a great concept… If you have a good idea and an opportunity in front of you, take it. Never just sit idle and wait! In all times of recession there are opportunities, you just have to learn how to move with the times and understand people’s psychology during these times.”
Zeinab Mostafa
Owner of Devour (July, 2013)
“Our vision at Devour is to open several stores around Cairo within the coming five years (and one day go international).”
Amina Khalil
Actress (October, 2013)
“What’s more important than confidence is for you to believe in yourself. Confidence is just the result of that.”
