★ HOW OLD IS MAY CALAMAWY?
May Calamawy is 39 years old, born October 28, 1986 in PS · Scorpio.
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About
May Calamawy became the first Egyptian and Arab superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe when she played Layla El-Faouly / Scarlet Scarab in Moon Knight (2022). Born in Bahrain to an Egyptian father and a Palestinian-Jordanian mother, Calamawy trained at Emerson College and the William Esper Studio before breaking through in indie cinema and Hulu's Ramy (2019–2022). A Scorpio with life-path 8, she channels ambition and strategic power.
★ FEATURE
Biography
May Calamawy rose to global recognition through Marvel Studios' Moon Knight (2022), where she portrayed Layla El-Faouly / Scarlet Scarab—the first Egyptian and Arab superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Born October 28, 1986, in Bahrain to an Egyptian father and a Palestinian-Jordanian mother, she grew up across Bahrain, Qatar, and the United States. Calamawy holds a Bachelor of Arts in theatre studies from Emerson College and studied at the William Esper Studio in New York. She began her acting career in independent film, making her feature debut in Thursday (2006), then appeared in the Hulu comedy-drama Ramy across its 2019–2022 run. Her filmography expanded to include Together Together (2021), The Actor (2025), and Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026). As an actor, she performs across film and television, bringing character depth to both ensemble and lead roles. Born under Scorpio, her life-path number 8 suggests ambition, authority, and material mastery—traits evident in her strategic rise through indie and mainstream cinema. Her work has made her a pivotal figure in diversifying superhero representation.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Calamawy was raised across Bahrain, Qatar, and the United States after being born in Bahrain to an Egyptian father and a Palestinian-Jordanian mother. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in theatre studies from Emerson College and trained at the William Esper Studio in New York. She began her acting career in independent cinema, making her feature film debut in Thursday (2006).
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Trivia
- Calamawy is the first Egyptian and Arab superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, debuting as Scarlet Scarab in Moon Knight (2022).
- She was raised across three countries—Bahrain, Qatar, and the United States—before studying theatre at Emerson College.
- Her breakthrough came through Hulu's Ramy (2019–2022), followed by major film roles including Together Together (2021) and upcoming projects with A24 and Universal.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. May Calamawy extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 8 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl BoucherDog · 1994
- Connor JessupDog · 1994
- Mayuko FukudaDog · 1994
- Abbey HoesDog · 1994
CHALLENGING
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie Ure
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is May Calamawy?
- May Calamawy is 39 years old (born October 28, 1986).
- When is May Calamawy's birthday?
- May Calamawy was born on October 28, 1986.
- What is May Calamawy's zodiac sign?
- May Calamawy is a Scorpio, born October 28, 1986.
- What is May Calamawy's Chinese zodiac sign?
- May Calamawy was born in 1986, the year of the Fire Tiger.
- Where is May Calamawy from?
- May Calamawy is from PS.
- What does May Calamawy do?
- May Calamawy is a actor.
- Is May Calamawy still alive?
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