This year’s event follows an incredible nominations phase that garnered participation from millions of fans who cast their votes through the official Joy Awards app. Now, the voting process is officially open for the final round, where fans have a full month to determine the winners across various categories.
A Glimpse at the 2025 Nominees
Cinema
The cinema category celebrates outstanding achievements in film. Competing for Best Film are:
- From the Ashes
- Rehla 404
- Shabab Al Bomb
- Welad Rizk 3: El Qadia
For Best Actress in a Film, nominees include:
- Khairiah Abulaban (From the Ashes)
- Nour AlGhandour (Honeymoonish)
- Hannah El Zahed (Fasel Men El Lahazat El Lazeeza)
- Yasmine Sabri (Abo Nasab)
In the race for Best Actor in a Film, the contenders are:
- Ahmed Ezz (Welad Rizk 3: El Qadia)
- Sohayb Godus (Ahlam Al Asr)
- Faisal Al Essa (Shabab Al Bomb)
- Hesham Maged (Ex Merati)
Television
Television is another key category, featuring fierce competition among Gulf, Egyptian, and Levant productions.
For Best Gulf Series, the nominees are:
- Thanawiyyat Al Naseem
- Zawja Waheda La Takfi
- Shabab El Bomb 12
- Mathaf Yeddi
Competing for Best Egyptian Series are:
- Al Atawla
- Ashghal Shaqa
- Kamel El Addad +1
- Nema El Avoccato
The Best Levant Series nominees include:
- Alameel
- Lo’bat Hob
- AlRawabi School for Girls: Season 2
- Wlad Badee’a
In the Best Actress in a Series category, nominees are:
- Elham Ali (Sondos 2)
- Sulafa Mimar (Wlad Badee’a)
- Nour Ali (Lo’bat Hob)
- Huda Hussein (Zawja Waheda La Takfi)
For Best Actor in a Series, the nominees are:
- Ayman Zidan (Al Ameel)
- Samer Ismail (Al Ameel)
- Abdulaziz Alshehri (Forsan Graih)
- Moatasem Al Nahar (Lo’bat Hob)
Directing
The spotlight also shines on directing talent.
For Best TV Series Director, nominees are:
- Ahmed Khaled Mousa (Al Atawla)
- Rasha Sharbatji (Wlad Badee’a)
- Ali Al-Ali (Zawja Waheda La Takfi)
- Mohammed Sami (Nema El Avoccato)
In the Best Film Director category, contenders include:
- Tarek Al-Eryan (Welad Rizq 3: El Qadia)
- Ali Al-Kalthami (Night Courier)
- Fatima Al-Banawi (Basma)
- Moataz Al-Touni (Ex Merati)
Music
The music category features some of the most celebrated voices in the region.
For Best Song, the nominees are:
- Lammah by Ayed
- El Jaw by Majid Al-Mohandes
- Haygely Mawgow3 by Tamer Ashour
- Wein by Al-Shami
In the Best Male Artist category, nominees include:
- Al-Shami
- Tamer Ashour
- Silawi
- Ayed
For Best Female Artist, nominees are:
- Elissa
- Assala
- Angham
- Sherine Abdelwahab
Emerging talent is also recognized, with Best New Artist nominees being:
- TUL8TE
- Khaled AlSarraf
- Rakan AlSa’ed
- Wijdane Said
Sports
Athletic excellence is celebrated with nominees for Best Male Athlete, including:
- Salem Al Dawsari
- Yassine Bounou
- Ayman Hussein
- Houssem Aouar
For Best Female Athlete, nominees are:
- Dunya Aboutaleb
- Samaher Kurdi
- Hattan Alsaif
- Hana Goda
Influencers
In the ever-growing influencer category, Best Male Influencer nominees include:
- Abo Flah (Hassan Suleiman)
- Osama Marwah
- SHoNGXbOnG (Ahmad Al Qahtani)
- Naif Hamdan
For Best Female Influencer, nominees are:
- Sara Al Wari
- Douha Laribi
- Kadi AlJuraisi
- Narin Amara (Narin’s Beauty)
A Celebration of Excellence and Creativity
The Joy Awards continue to set a benchmark for recognizing the region’s most talented individuals and productions. The ceremony on January 18 is expected to bring together industry icons, rising stars, and fans in an unforgettable celebration of creativity and achievement.
Make your voice heard—cast your vote today through the Joy Awards app and be part of this extraordinary journey!
