Magdy (played by Ahmed Helmy) is a protagonist in X-Large.
Main protagonist. A severely overweight cartoonist in Cairo who struggles with self-image and eating disorders. After reconnecting with his online crush Dina, he impersonates his cousin Adel to date her. Following a devastating rejection and his uncle's death, he undergoes a strict transformation under Hamada's guidance, successfully loses weight, launches his magazine, and reconciles with Dina while acknowledging his ongoing internal struggles. Dina (played by Donia Samir Ghanem) is a protagonist in X-Large.
A former crush of Magdy who reconnects with him online. She dates him under the alias of his cousin Adel. She ultimately rejects his marriage proposal, revealing her initial interest was merely for a college project studying overweight individuals. Two years later, she is open to a long-term relationship with the transformed Magdy.
X-Large (2011) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Magdy
(played by Ahmed Helmy) — protagonist
Main protagonist. A severely overweight cartoonist in Cairo who struggles with self-image and eating disorders. After reconnecting with his online crush Dina, he impersonates his cousin Adel to date h...
Dina
(played by Donia Samir Ghanem) — protagonist
A former crush of Magdy who reconnects with him online. She dates him under the alias of his cousin Adel. She ultimately rejects his marriage proposal, revealing her initial interest was merely for a...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Magdy → Dina
(Romantic Former Crush)
Magdy had a crush on Dina when they were children and reconnects with her through Facebook.
Story Analysis
A cartoonist confronts deception, rejection, grief, and destructive eating habits before rebuilding his identity and future.
