Let's make this birthday one to remember.

58 years old (Born on April 11, 1967)

Happy birthday to Egypt's groundbreaking storyteller and director extraordinaire, Maher Sabry! Your fearless creativity in boldly portraying gay themes has forever changed Egyptian cinema and theater, giving voice to countless stories once hidden behind curtains. Who knew progressive filmmaking could look this effortlessly cool?

Whether directing daring scenes on stage or crafting scripts that make audiences laugh, cry—and occasionally gasp—you've taught us all a valuable lesson: artistry demands courage (and perhaps an excellent sense of humor).

Here's wishing your next year is just as brilliant as your best film moments. May the spotlight shine brightly—just don't forget sunglasses!