Acting
Ghazwan Al-safadi
Born January 1, 1970 · Syria (age 56)
A Syrian actor, born in Suwayda. He graduated from the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts in 1996. His works include Born Into Wealth (2023), Hissing Voices (2009), and Omar (2012).
Known For
National Theatre Live: LOVE · 2018National Theatre Live: LOVE
★ 5.42018
MovieDrama
In the communal area of a block of temporary accommodation, the residents go about their day-to-day routines in the run-up to Christmas. The bonds of love that keep people together are put to the test.
Die Before You Die · 2024Die Before You Die
2024
MovieDramaThriller
A hot-headed influencer finds himself trapped six feet underground after an internet challenge goes dramatically wrong.
Omar · 2012Omar
★ 9.02012
SeriesDramaWar & Politics
A historical saga about the second caliph and Commander of the Faithful Omar Bin Al-Khattab and his pivotal role in the Islamic State.
Moawiya · 2025Moawiya
★ 7.02025
SeriesWar & PoliticsDrama
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.
Dalila wal-Zaybaq · 2011Dalila wal-Zaybaq
2011
Series
Dalila wal-Zaybaq (دليلة والزيبق) is a 2011 Syrian historical adventure series set during the Mamluk era, spanning Cairo, Baghdad, and Damascus. At its heart is a gripping battle between good and evil — Dalila, a cunning and ruthless woman who stops at nothing to achieve her goals, and Zaybaq, a brave young hero who rises to confront her wickedness after she kills his father. A lavish reimagining of a beloved classic from Arab folklore, starring Karis Bashar and Wael Sharaf.
Another Rainy Day · 2008Another Rainy Day
2008
SeriesDrama
The series discusses the living conditions of middle-class families by presenting the daily lives of a group of educated characters looking for job opportunities and self-fulfillment in the capital, Damascus, and it deals with the relationships between spouses, siblings, friends, and lovers, as well as between parents and children.
Small Hearts · 2009Small Hearts
★ 7.02009
SeriesDrama
The series tackles a number of negative contemporary social phenomena, shedding light on the challenges encountered by young people, like violence against children, poverty, homelessness, begging, slave trade, motherhood, family disintegration, and honor crimes.
The Age of Shame · 2009The Age of Shame
2009
Series
Having spent most of her 20s taking care of her sick mother and her family's household, a sexually repressed woman elopes and has to face the hypocrisies of middle eastern society.

















