Malak Ahmed Zaher is an emerging Egyptian actress and director, born on July 1, 2002. As the eldest daughter of acclaimed actor Ahmed Zaher, she entered the arts at a young age, with her debut role in the 2008 film "Captain Hima" alongside superstar Tamer Hosny. She quickly became a familiar face to audiences, starring in the popular sequels "Omar & Salma 2" (2009) and "Omar & Salma 3" (2012). After a hiatus to focus on her media studies, Zaher made a strong return to the screen with more mature roles. Her notable recent work includes the series "Lu'lu'" (2020) as Menna, "Nasl El Aghrab" (Outsider Bloodline) (2021) as Raghda, and "Mohareb" (Warrior) (2024), where she played a villain for the first time. Expanding her artistic talents, Zaher has ventured into filmmaking, announcing her directorial and writing debut with the film "Travel Bag," marking a significant new chapter in her career. She maintains an active presence on social media, sharing insights into her work and personal life with her followers.

She began her artistic career in childhood, gaining widespread fame for her role in the "Omar & Salma" film series alongside Tamer Hosny, establishing her as one of the most famous child actors of her generation. Zaher made a powerful return to television drama with diverse roles that showcased her artistic maturity, most notably in the series "Nasl El Aghrab" (2021) with stars Ahmed El Sakka and Amir Karara, and her role in "Lu'lu'" (2020), which was a major commercial success. She has received accolades for her performances, including the "Best Supporting Actress" award for the series "Mohareb" at the 2024 Arab Star Forum, and the "Best Young Actress" award for her role in the series "Sayyed Al-Nas" at "The Best" festival in 2025. Venturing into filmmaking, she announced her first project as a writer and director, the film "Travel Bag." This move demonstrates her ambition as a versatile artist, developing her creative skills behind the camera in addition to her established acting talent.

She studied Media at university.