Portrait of Mona Wassef

Mona Wassef

Bio: Mona Wassef is a Syrian film and theatre actress who was born in Damascus in 1942. She is considered an icon in Arab cinema and a role model for many artists and has earned numerous nicknames including, “The First Star of Syria,” “Star of the Arab World,” and “Lady of the Syrian Screen
Born: Mon, Feb 09 1942
Birthplace: Damascus, First Syrian Republic [now Syria]
Mona Wassef is 83 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Al Hayba: The Movie
Al Hayba: The Movie
Mona Wassef was 80 in Al Hayba: The Movie as 'Nahed Omran'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 29 2022
Poster of Al Hayba: The Documentary
Al Hayba: The Documentary
Mona Wassef was 80 in Al Hayba: The Documentary
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 15 2022
Poster of Menahi
Menahi
Mona Wassef was 66 in Menahi as 'أم مناحي'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 2008
Poster of Shadow of Silence
Shadow of Silence
Mona Wassef was 64 in Shadow of Silence
Movie Released: Thu, May 18 2006
Poster of Just Get Married!
Just Get Married!
Mona Wassef was 61 in Just Get Married! as 'Ramzis Mutter'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 22 2003
Poster of Sea, O', Sea
Sea, O', Sea
Mona Wassef was 50 in Sea, O', Sea
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Something Is Burning
Something Is Burning
Mona Wassef was 50 in Something Is Burning as 'Om Ramzy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Algae
Algae
Mona Wassef was 47 in Algae
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 02 1990
Poster of The Report
The Report
Mona Wassef was 43 in The Report as 'فلك'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of The Sun on a Cloudy Day
The Sun on a Cloudy Day
Mona Wassef was 42 in The Sun on a Cloudy Day as 'the Prostitute'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Murder by Sequence
Murder by Sequence
Mona Wassef was 39 in Murder by Sequence as 'ليلى'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 24 1982
Poster of Love..For Life
Love..For Life
Mona Wassef was 38 in Love..For Life as 'أم إيناس'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 1980
Poster of غابة الذئاب
غابة الذئاب
Mona Wassef was 35 in غابة الذئاب
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 09 1977
Poster of The Message
The Message
Mona Wassef was 34 in The Message as 'Hind bint Utba'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 30 1976
Poster of Al Urjouha
Al Urjouha
Mona Wassef was 33 in Al Urjouha
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of Al-Yazerli
Al-Yazerli
Mona Wassef was 31 in Al-Yazerli
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 02 1974
Poster of Another Face of Love
Another Face of Love
Mona Wassef was 31 in Another Face of Love
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 06 1973
Poster of Bikaya suar
Bikaya suar
Mona Wassef was 30 in Bikaya suar as 'زنوبة'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 22 1973
Poster of The Memory of a Night of Love
The Memory of a Night of Love
Mona Wassef was 30 in The Memory of a Night of Love
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of العالم سنة ٢٠٠٠
العالم سنة ٢٠٠٠
Mona Wassef was 30 in العالم سنة ٢٠٠٠ as 'علا'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 17 1972
Poster of Hundred Faces for a Single Day
Hundred Faces for a Single Day
Mona Wassef was 29 in Hundred Faces for a Single Day
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 02 1972
Poster of The Mexican Hoax
The Mexican Hoax
Mona Wassef was 29 in The Mexican Hoax as 'زوجة تيسير'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Imra'a Taskon Wahdaha
Imra'a Taskon Wahdaha
Mona Wassef was 29 in Imra'a Taskon Wahdaha
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 22 1971
Poster of The Two Friends
The Two Friends
Mona Wassef was 28 in The Two Friends
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 21 1970
Poster of The Adorable Thief
The Adorable Thief
Mona Wassef was 28 in The Adorable Thief as 'أبلة سميرة'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 13 1970

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Deep Down Under
Deep Down Under
Mona Wassef was 83+ in Deep Down Under as 'دلال'.
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Sat, Mar 01 2025
Poster of Roxy Nights
Roxy Nights
Mona Wassef was 83+ in Roxy Nights
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 01 2025
Poster of Close Your Eyes
Close Your Eyes
Mona Wassef was 82+ in Close Your Eyes as 'Jude's grandmother (Um Raja)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 11 2024
Poster of Finally
Finally
Mona Wassef was 81+ in Finally as 'والدة ياقوت'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 23 2023
Poster of الغريب
الغريب
Mona Wassef was 75+ in الغريب
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 31 2017
Poster of Al Hayba
Al Hayba
Mona Wassef was 75+ in Al Hayba as 'Nahed'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 27 2017
Poster of Diaries of an Ex-Lover
Diaries of an Ex-Lover
Mona Wassef was 75+ in Diaries of an Ex-Lover as '(ضيفة شرف)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 17 2017
Poster of Samra
Samra
Mona Wassef was 74+ in Samra as 'راوية'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 13 2016
Poster of العراب: تحت الحزام
العراب: تحت الحزام
Mona Wassef was 73+ in العراب: تحت الحزام
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 18 2016
Poster of We'll Meet Tomorrow
We'll Meet Tomorrow
Mona Wassef was 73+ in We'll Meet Tomorrow as 'والدة تمام - ضيفة شرف'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 19 2015
Poster of The Chief of Merchants' Daughter
The Chief of Merchants' Daughter
Mona Wassef was 73+ in The Chief of Merchants' Daughter as 'أم راغب'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 18 2015
Poster of Red Lipstick
Red Lipstick
Mona Wassef was 72+ in Red Lipstick as 'أم ورد - ضيفة شرف'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 29 2014
Poster of قمر شام
قمر شام
Mona Wassef was 70+ in قمر شام
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Wed, Jan 30 2013
Poster of Tahoun Al-Shar
Tahoun Al-Shar
Mona Wassef was 70+ in Tahoun Al-Shar as 'أم زيدو'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 20 2012
Poster of Omar
Omar
Mona Wassef was 70+ in Omar as 'Al-Shifa bint Abdullah'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 20 2012
Poster of The Leader
The Leader
Mona Wassef was 69+ in The Leader as 'العمة'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 01 2011
Poster of As'ad Al-Warak
As'ad Al-Warak
Mona Wassef was 68+ in As'ad Al-Warak as 'أم نعيم'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 11 2010
Poster of Behind the Sun
Behind the Sun
Mona Wassef was 68+ in Behind the Sun as 'أم بدر'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 11 2010
Poster of The Black Box
The Black Box
Mona Wassef was 68+ in The Black Box
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 10 2010
Poster of Al Qaqaa Ibn Amr Al Tamimi
Al Qaqaa Ibn Amr Al Tamimi
Mona Wassef was 68+ in Al Qaqaa Ibn Amr Al Tamimi as 'سجاح'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 10 2010
Poster of Sa'at El Sifr
Sa'at El Sifr
Mona Wassef was 68+ in Sa'at El Sifr
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Sat, May 01 2010
Poster of The Age of Shame
The Age of Shame
Mona Wassef was 67+ in The Age of Shame
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Sat, Aug 22 2009
Poster of The Slums
The Slums
Mona Wassef was 67+ in The Slums as 'أم ربيع'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 22 2009
Poster of Small Hearts
Small Hearts
Mona Wassef was 67+ in Small Hearts
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 22 2009
Poster of الحوت
الحوت
Mona Wassef was 66+ in الحوت
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 01 2008
Poster of Ahl alrraya
Ahl alrraya
Mona Wassef was 66+ in Ahl alrraya as 'أم عزمي - ضيفة شرف'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 01 2008
Poster of Sert Al-Hob
Sert Al-Hob
Mona Wassef was 65+ in Sert Al-Hob
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 12 2007
Poster of Sert Al-Hob
Sert Al-Hob
Mona Wassef was 65+ in Sert Al-Hob
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 02 2007
Poster of Bab Al-Hara
Bab Al-Hara
Mona Wassef was 64+ in Bab Al-Hara as 'أم عبدالله - ضيفة شرف, أم جوزيف / جورجيت'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 2006
Poster of Holding Back Tears
Holding Back Tears
Mona Wassef was 63+ in Holding Back Tears as 'زهرية'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 04 2005
Poster of Heavenly Space
Heavenly Space
Mona Wassef was 63+ in Heavenly Space
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 04 2005
Poster of The Sun Rises Again
The Sun Rises Again
Mona Wassef was 63+ in The Sun Rises Again as 'حكمت / ضيفة شرف'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 04 2005
Poster of Nights of Al Saliheya
Nights of Al Saliheya
Mona Wassef was 62+ in Nights of Al Saliheya as 'أمينة'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 15 2004
Poster of Qutil alrbye
Qutil alrbye
Mona Wassef was 62+ in Qutil alrbye
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 01 2004
Poster of ليل السرار
ليل السرار
Mona Wassef was 62+ in ليل السرار
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 01 2004
Poster of وردة لخريف العمر
وردة لخريف العمر
Mona Wassef was 60+ in وردة لخريف العمر
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 01 2002
Poster of ذي قار- يوم من أيام العرب
ذي قار- يوم من أيام العرب
Mona Wassef was 59+ in ذي قار- يوم من أيام العرب as 'الملكة المتجردة'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 15 2001
Poster of City Secrets
City Secrets
Mona Wassef was 58+ in City Secrets as 'أم منصور'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 16 2000
Poster of النصية
النصية
Mona Wassef was 56+ in النصية
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 21 1998
Poster of The End of a Brave Man
The End of a Brave Man
Mona Wassef was 52+ in The End of a Brave Man as 'ريم الشنكل'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 11 1994
Poster of Izz ad-Din al-Qassam
Izz ad-Din al-Qassam
Mona Wassef was 38+ in Izz ad-Din al-Qassam as 'Juliet'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of As'ad AlWarrak
As'ad AlWarrak
Mona Wassef was 32+ in As'ad AlWarrak
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Al Hayba the Comeback
Al Hayba the Comeback
Mona Wassef will be 83+ in Al Hayba the Comeback as 'Nahed El-Omran'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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