• Veteran broadcaster Mona Helal passes Away

• She left a lasting legacy

Mona Helal, the celebrated Egyptian television presenter, has passed away after a long and distinguished career. Her programs and artistic work left a lasting impression on audiences across the country.

News of her death on Saturday evening quickly spread across social media, as viewers fondly remembered her distinctive voice and warm, spontaneous smile that defined her presence during the 1990s.

Her sister, Eman Helal, shared the announcement in an emotional Facebook post: “My beloved sister, the great broadcaster Mona Helal, has passed away. The funeral was limited to the cemetery.”

Throughout the 1990s, Mona Helal became a familiar face on Egyptian television, hosting programs on both Channel One and Channel Two. Her voice was a daily fixture, announcing the TV schedule and becoming part of viewers’ everyday routines. She presented a variety of shows, including “Theatrical Treasures”, which left a strong and lasting impression on her audience.

In addition to her broadcasting career, Helal also pursued acting, appearing in several notable television series and films. Among her projects were “Hikayat Huwa wa Hiya” alongside Soad Hosny and Ahmed Zaki, the series “Hatta La Yakhtaniq Al-Hubb”, and the film “Zahra Fi Al-Ard”, all of which strengthened her artistic presence and solidified her popularity with audiences.

Her passing represents a significant loss for Egyptian media, yet her memory endures through the programs and performances that captivated viewers for decades.