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By: Kallum J-L
The “Joy Awards” were held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on January 19th, recognizing the region’s best talent across various entertainment sectors. Much like the Grammys, Emmys, and Oscars, the Joy Awards brings together the brightest stars and trailblazers of the region, offering a powerful, all-encompassing tribute to artistic achievement. The event was highlighted by unforgettable moments, including stunning performances by Christina Aguilera, Andrea Bocelli with Mohammed Abdo, and Michael Bublé with Wael Kfoury, along with a Lifetime Achievement Award presented to the legendary Morgan Freeman. Now in its fifth year, the Joy Awards has become one of the largest ceremonies celebrating artistic achievements in the Middle East.
Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom, welcomed a star-studded lineup as numerous A-listers graced the lavender carpet. Among the celebrities present were icons such as Majid al Mohandis, Asala, Yusra, Cyrine Abdelnour, and Hande Ercel, alongside Hollywood heavyweights like Anthony Hopkins, Matthew McConaughey, and Amanda Seyfried.
The 2025 Joy Awards also saw some incredible wins across various categories, celebrating the best in film, music, and TV. Here is the full list of winners as written on The National News article on the ceremony:
| Category | Winner | Nominees |
| Best Film | Welad Rizk 3: El Qadia | From the Ashes, Rehla 404, Shabab Al Bomb |
| Best Actress in a Film | Hannah El-Zahed (Fasel Men El Lahazat El Lazeeza) | Khairiah Abulaban (From the Ashes), Nour AlGhandour (Honeymoonish), Yasmine Sabri (Abo Nasab) |
| Best Actor in a Film | Hesham Maged (Ex Merati) | Ahmed Ezz (Welad Rizk 3: El Qadia), Sohayb Godus (Ahlam Al Asr), Faisal Al Essa (Shabab Al Bomb) |
| Best Gulf Series | Shabab El Bomb 12 | Thanawiyyat Al Naseem, Zawja Waheda La Takfi, Mathaf Yeddi |
| Best Egyptian Series | Nema El Avoccato | Al Atawla, Ashghal Shaqa, Kamel El Addad +1 |
| Best Levant Series | AlRawabi School for Girls season two | Alameel, Lo’bat Hob, Wlad Badee’a |
| Best Actress in a Series | Huda Hussein (Zawja Waheda La Takfi) | Elham Ali (Sondos 2), Sulafa Mimar (Wlad Badee’a), Nour Ali (Lo’bat Hob) |
| Best Actor in a Series | Samer Ismail (Al Ameel) | Ayman Zidan (Al Ameel), Abdulaziz Alshehri (Forsan Graih), Moatasem Al Nahar (Lo’bat Hob) |
| Best Song | El Jaw by Majid Al-Mohandes | Lammah by Ayed, Haygely Mawgow3 by Tamer Ashour, Wein by Al-Shami |
| Best Female Artist | Assala Nasri | Elissa, Angham, Sherine Abdelwahab |
| Best Male Artist | Ayed | Al-Shami, Tamer Ashour, Silawi |
| Most Popular Song | Howa Enta Meen by Angham | Hegeli Mojoua by Tamer Ashour |
| Best New Artist | Rakan Al Sa’ed | TUL8TE, Khaled AlSarraf, Wijdane Said |
| Best Male Athlete | Salem Al Dawsari | Yassine Bounou, Ayman Hussein, Houssem Aouar |
| Best Female Athlete | Hattan Alsaif | Dunya Aboutaleb, Samaher Kurdi, Hana Goda |
| Best Male Influencer | Shoong Boong (Ahmad Al Qahtani) | Abo Flah (Hassan Suleiman), Osama Marwah, Naif Hamdan |
| Best Female Influencer | Narin Amara (Narin’s Beauty) | Sara Al Wari, Douha Laribi, Kadi AlJuraisi |
| Best Rising Star | Al-Anoud Abdulhakim (Beyt Al Ankaboot) | Rasel Al-Otaibi (Sondos 2), Mohammed Al-Harbi (Sondos 2), Nayef Albahar (Thanawiyyat Al Naseem) |
| Best TV Series Director | Rasha Sharbatji (Wlad Badee’a) | Ahmed Khaled Mousa (Al Atawla), Ali Al-Ali (Zawja Waheda La Takfi), Mohammed Sami (Nema El Avoccato) |
| Best Film Director | Tarek Al-Eryan (Welad Rizk 3: El Qadia) | Ali Al-Kalthami (Night Courier), Fatima Al-Banawi (Basma), Moataz Al-Touni (Ex Merati) |
| Lifetime Achievement Award | Yasser Al Azma, Morgan Freeman, Hans Zimmer, Andrea Bocelli, Abdullah Al Muhaisen, Abdullah Al Ruwaished, JK Youn | – |
| Personality of the Year | Matthew McConaughey | – |
| Joy Honoraries | Guy Ritchie, Hrithik Roshan, Mohamed Abdel Aziz, Saad Khedr, Abdul Rahman Al Aql, Ibrahim Al Sallal, Mariam Al Saleh, Ali Ibrahim, Abdel Rahman Al Khateeb | – |
| Diamond Entertainment Industry Award | Poet Badr bin Abdulmohsen | – |
The Joy Awards is a momentous event that is sure to see many more years, and with the turn-out being as strong as it was this year, we can expect bigger and better things in the future.
https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2025/01/19/joy-awards-2025-winners-saudi-arabia/
