Exclusive: Maya Talem Signs with MAD Celebrity
Maya Talem, an Italian-Tunisian actress, has signed with MAD Celebrity, the talent branch of Cairo-based film company MAD Solutions. She will be supported by MAD Rising Celebrity, a talent initiative aimed at nurturing emerging acting talent from the Arab world.
Background
Born in Tunisia and raised in Italy, Talem has a career that spans both Europe and the Middle East.
Upcoming Projects
Talem will star in Bobby Moresco’s upcoming film Maserati: The Brothers, which tells the story of the family behind one of Italy’s luxury car brands. In this film, she plays Rosa Maserati, wife of Ettore Maserati, alongside renowned actors including Anthony Hopkins, Al Pacino, and Jessica Alba.
The film features a musical component, showcasing Talem as a singer performing in both Italian and English. She joins Andrea Bocelli and Jennifer Hudson on the official title song, with her part in Arabic.
Career Highlights
Talem is multilingual, fluent in Italian, English, Arabic, and French. Her professional journey began in 2015 with Thou Shalt Not Kill (Non Uccidere), followed by notable roles in One Step From Heaven (Un Passo dal Cielo), Il Bello delle Donne, Che Dio Ci Aiuti, and many others.
In the Middle East, she appeared in the Egyptian film Pharaoh’s War alongside stars like Mike Tyson and Amr Saad. Her role in the 2025 Egyptian Ramadan series Ish Ish gained her significant recognition throughout the MENA region.
International Recognition
Talem starred in The Goat, directed by Ilaria Borrelli, where she played Rabab Saube, a mother in a narrative addressing violence against women. Her performance earned accolades at the Rome Film Fest and awards, including the Nations Award in Taormina and the Artis Suavitas Civitas Award.
