Ramy Youssef: More Feelings - Egyptian-American comedian earns 3rd Golden Globe nomination

Ahram Online , Monday 9 Dec 2024

Egyptian-American comedian Ramy Youssef earned his third Golden Globe nomination in his career: Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television for his Ramy Youssef: More Feelings, released in March on HBO.

Ramy Youssef
File Photo: Egyptian-American comedian Ramy Youssef. AP


Ramy Youssef: More Feelings is the comedian's take on a polarized world, the unforeseen challenges of charity, the 2024 presidential election, prayer, and a childhood book report that altered the trajectory of his life.

Written by Youssef and directed by Emmy and DGA Award winner Christopher Storer, the special tackles everyday topics, such as the role of prayers, and a formative childhood experience — all presented with Youssef's signature relaxed and charming approach.

Youssef, 33, who was born in New Jersey to Egyptian immigrant parents, gained popularity in the US and the Arab world with his depiction of the trials and tribulations of Ramy, a twenty-something, culturally torn, first-generation Arab-American Muslim man in the post-9/11 USA on his satirical television series Ramy.

He received several awards and nominations for this work including winning a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy for his role as Ramy Hassan on the Hulu comedy series Ramy (2019–2022).

In 2023, Youssef made his film debut in the Oscar-awarded movie Poor Things. 

The 82nd Golden Globes will be held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles on Sunday 5 January.

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