Acting
Maisoun Abou Asaad
Born January 25, 1982 · Homs, Syria (age 44)
A Syrian actress, born in Homs, Syria. She graduated from the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts in Syria and obtained a diploma in theater directing from the Higher Institute of Theatrical Arts in Egypt. She worked in theater, film and television and attended dance and theatrical movement workshops. She is the younger sister of Syrian actress Laura Abu Asaad. She first appeared in the series Time…
Known For
Mariam · 2013Mariam
2013
Movie
The fate of three women in wartime is united, each of whom is called Maryam and living at different times facing the war in its moral, social and brutal aspects, but each of them will not lose a life
Syrians · 2016Syrians
2016
MovieDrama
The film talks about the story of Zeina and Reem, two women struggling in Syria, they both cross paths with Yousef and his father in a series of events.
Damascus: The Smile of Sadness · 2008Damascus: The Smile of Sadness
2008
Movie
The film tells the story of Sabria (the protagonist), who suffers from the male mentality in society during the period from the days of the Great Syrian Revolution until the 1940s, and depicts the Syrian woman’s attempt to achieve her freedom and equality with men.
O bird, tell me · 2008O bird, tell me
2008
MovieDrama
When a new TV show about finding missing people airs, a taxi driver sends a message through the show to find his sister who has been missing for two years.
Moawiya · 2025Moawiya
★ 9.02025
SeriesDrama
The most expensive Arabic series ever made, chronicling the life of Muawiya ibn Abi Sufyan — from his early opposition to Islam, to his conversion, governorship of Syria, and ultimate founding of the Umayyad Caliphate. Spanning civil war, conquest, and political intrigue across the early Islamic world, this sweeping epic covers one of history's most controversial and consequential rulers.
Naked Souls · 2012Naked Souls
2012
SeriesDrama
A contemporary social series that takes place in Damascus, and deals with the subject of doubt in the human being when some of its constants in life are shaken.
Talea Al Feda · 2011Talea Al Feda
★ 9.02011
SeriesDrama
A story that examines the unique social fabric of the city of Damascus through the neighborhood of Talea Al Feda, where Muslims live alongside Christians and Jews, coexisting in tolerance and peace.
Law, However · 2003Law, However
★ 10.02003
SeriesDramaComedy
The series explores the difficult circumstances faced by people from diverse backgrounds and professions, including a university professor, a new journalist, a low-income employee, and others. The central character is the general manager of a large, responsible construction company, where the potential for illicit gain is significant. He is a fickle man, a master of manipulation, who feigns honor and morality because he respects the law out of sheer fear of it—the core premise of the show. The series unfolds in a satirical, socially relevant, and humorous style, relying on witty situations to elicit a smile.
Movies
Mariam · 2013Mariam
2013
Movie
The fate of three women in wartime is united, each of whom is called Maryam and living at different times facing the war in its moral, social and brutal aspects, but each of them will not lose a life
Syrians · 2016Syrians
2016
MovieDrama
The film talks about the story of Zeina and Reem, two women struggling in Syria, they both cross paths with Yousef and his father in a series of events.
Damascus: The Smile of Sadness · 2008Damascus: The Smile of Sadness
2008
Movie
The film tells the story of Sabria (the protagonist), who suffers from the male mentality in society during the period from the days of the Great Syrian Revolution until the 1940s, and depicts the Syrian woman’s attempt to achieve her freedom and equality with men.
O bird, tell me · 2008O bird, tell me
2008
MovieDrama
When a new TV show about finding missing people airs, a taxi driver sends a message through the show to find his sister who has been missing for two years.
TV Shows
Moawiya · 2025Moawiya
★ 9.02025
SeriesDrama
The most expensive Arabic series ever made, chronicling the life of Muawiya ibn Abi Sufyan — from his early opposition to Islam, to his conversion, governorship of Syria, and ultimate founding of the Umayyad Caliphate. Spanning civil war, conquest, and political intrigue across the early Islamic world, this sweeping epic covers one of history's most controversial and consequential rulers.
Naked Souls · 2012Naked Souls
2012
SeriesDrama
A contemporary social series that takes place in Damascus, and deals with the subject of doubt in the human being when some of its constants in life are shaken.
Talea Al Feda · 2011Talea Al Feda
★ 9.02011
SeriesDrama
A story that examines the unique social fabric of the city of Damascus through the neighborhood of Talea Al Feda, where Muslims live alongside Christians and Jews, coexisting in tolerance and peace.
Law, However · 2003Law, However
★ 10.02003
SeriesDramaComedy
The series explores the difficult circumstances faced by people from diverse backgrounds and professions, including a university professor, a new journalist, a low-income employee, and others. The central character is the general manager of a large, responsible construction company, where the potential for illicit gain is significant. He is a fickle man, a master of manipulation, who feigns honor and morality because he respects the law out of sheer fear of it—the core premise of the show. The series unfolds in a satirical, socially relevant, and humorous style, relying on witty situations to elicit a smile.
Rijal Al-Izz · 2011Rijal Al-Izz
★ 10.02011
Series
Rijal Al-Izz — Men of Honor — is a 2011 Syrian Damascene period drama set in the Saroujeh neighborhood of Damascus during the French occupation of the 1930s. The series follows Abd Al-Rahman Al-Shami, a wrongfully accused man who escapes a death sentence and transforms into a resistance fighter, striking fear into the French occupiers while navigating betrayal and injustice within his own community. Starring Rashid Assaf and Qusai Khouli.
Al-Hout · 2008Al-Hout
2008
Series
A drama series that tells the story of the coastal environment during the era of the French mandate in Syria, especially the environment of fishermen in light of the exploitation and greed of some people and the bitter struggle of others against the French occupier.
City Kitchen · 2026City Kitchen
2026
SeriesDrama
A Damascene chef finds sanctuary at the restaurant he works in, nurturing both his craft and his four children. But when his daughter goes missing, their world unravels, testing their morals and the bonds that hold them.
Alive · 2009Alive
2009
SeriesDrama
The series deals with social stories of several different characters who carry the same obsessions, fears, and concerns, and then their paths intersect in a way that makes them unite with each other to overcome those fears.
His Excellency the Madman · 2026His Excellency the Madman
★ 8.02026
SeriesDrama
The events follow a series of crimes starting with a smuggling operation that leaves Hajj Salem paralyzed and Abu Aziz dead, followed by the assassination of Judge Saba Ezzat and her husband Aws's confession.
Behind the Sun · 2010Behind the Sun
2010
SeriesDrama
Alaa Al-Din Zeibak, a man from a well-off family, has Down syndrome, and he crosses paths with Badr, a man of a humble origin, who has autism spectrum disorder. As they interact, several situations ensue, shedding light on the lives and struggles of the differently-abled people.
Harair · 2015Harair
2015
SeriesDrama
A Syrian historical‑social drama set in early 20th‑century Damascus, following women whose lives are shaped by political upheaval, restrictive traditions, and shifting social norms. The series explores resilience, dignity, and personal sacrifice as its characters confront oppression, family pressures, and the struggle for autonomy. A layered, female‑centered portrait of courage amid a transforming society.
The Confused · 2013The Confused
2013
SeriesDrama
A drama about a group of women of different ages and from different social ranks, and how such problems like spinsterhood, divorce, spousal abandonment, reproductive issues and sexual violence affect their lives.
Shahr Zaman · 2015Shahr Zaman
2015
SeriesDrama
Shahr Zaman (شهر زمان) is a 2015 Syrian social drama that follows Joury, a female news reporter who travels abroad to reunite with her husband, only to uncover his sadistic, controlling, and violent nature alongside a web of illegal activities. Woven alongside her story are parallel narratives, including a doctor's mission to build a children's hospital, painting a vivid portrait of personal struggle, social conflict, and the far-reaching impact of the Syrian crisis on ordinary lives.
El Hob kolloh · 2014El Hob kolloh
2014
SeriesDrama
Al-Hob Kolloh — All of Love — is a 2014 Syrian romantic drama told through a collection of intertwined love stories drawn from everyday life. Each story explores the joys, sacrifices, and struggles that define human relationships, set against the backdrop of a society under pressure. From personal longing to the hardships of war, the series weaves together emotional narratives that reflect the many faces of love in the Arab world.