Mohamed Ramadan Mahmoud Hegazy, born May 23, 1988, is a leading Egyptian actor and singer from Qena, who grew up in Giza. Widely known by his moniker "Number One," he is one of the most prominent entertainment figures in the Arab world. His passion for acting began in his school's theater, where he won the national award for best talent three times consecutively. His potential was famously recognized by the legendary international actor Omar Sharif. Ramadan began his career with minor roles in series like "The Cinderella" (2006), but his major breakthrough came with Yousry Nasrallah's acclaimed film "Ehky Ya Scheherazade" (Scheherazade, Tell Me a Story) in 2009. He quickly rose to stardom with a series of blockbuster films that cemented his box-office appeal, including "Abdo Mota" (2012), "Qalb El-Asad" (The Lion's Heart) (2013), and "Shadd Agzaa" (2015). He achieved parallel success in television drama, starring in highly popular series such as "Ibn Halal" (2014), "Al Ostoura" (The Legend) (2016), "Nesr el-Saeed" (The Eagle of Upper Egypt) (2018), and "Jaafar El Omda" (2023). In addition to his acting career, Ramadan has established himself as a successful musical artist. He has released numerous hit singles like "Number One," "El Malek" (The King), and "Mafia," which have garnered hundreds of millions of views on YouTube. His music career is also marked by international collaborations with artists such as Gims and Saad Lamjarred, expanding his reach to a global audience.

Early in his career, Mohamed Ramadan received a significant endorsement from the late legendary actor Omar Sharif, who publicly stated that Ramadan was the actor he had chosen to perpetuate his acting legacy. This praise from an internationally renowned figure provided a major boost to his burgeoning career. He achieved significant continental recognition by winning the African Fans' Favourite award at the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in 2019. This award highlighted his growing popularity beyond the Arab world and the crossover appeal of his music across the African continent. Ramadan has solidified his status as a box-office powerhouse in Egyptian cinema, with films like "Abdo Mota" and "Qalb El-Asad" achieving massive commercial success and topping ticket sales. His television series, particularly "Al Ostoura" (The Legend) and "Jaafar El Omda," have consistently broken viewership records, making him one of the highest-paid actors in Arab drama.

He enrolled at the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts to pursue his education and develop his acting talent.