Hossan Ramzy (Arabic: حسن رمزي) is a character in the Grand Theft Auto series, appearing as a supporting and random character in Grand Theft Auto IV.
He is voiced by Sean Krishnan.
History
Background
Hossan is an Egyptian merchant seaman who worked alongside Niko Bellic onboard the Platypus.
Events of Grand Theft Auto IV
In the game's introduction, he expresses a desire to "make a go of it" and enter the United States to live the American Dream.
In an e-mail, Hossan says that he has jumped ship in Florida, but expects to return soon. Hossan returns to Liberty City sometime before the events of "The Puerto Rican Connection", becoming a street vendor selling counterfeit purses and handbags in Suffolk.
Random Encounter
Niko reunites with Hossan in a random encounter in western Algonquin, where he works as a street vendor. During this encounter, he and Niko pursue and kill a man who refused to pay Hossan for his work due to his status as an illegal immigrant.
Character
LCPD Database Record
- Arrested selling counterfeit handbags in Suffolk.
Mission Appearances
Grand Theft Auto IV
Gallery
Hossan's Random Encounter
Trivia
- "Hossan" is an Anglicised form of the Arabic name, Hassan. Ramzy is correct Arabic. An authentic rendering of his name would be "Hassan Ramzy". However, Hossan could also be pronounced as "Hossam", which is another Arabic male name.
- His name may be a play on Hossam Ramzy, an Egyptian percussionist and music producer whose song "Khusara Khusara" was sampled in Jay-Z's "Big Pimpin'.
- Like most characters in-game, Hossan will don a unique helmet when riding alongside the protagonist on a motorbike. His helmet is white.
