Adwa Bader
- Known For
- Acting
- Active Years
- 2023–2026 (4 Years)
- Total Credits
- 5 credits in database
Biography
Adwa Bader is a Saudi-American multihyphenate and interdisciplinary artist, actor, poet, singer, songwriter, and screenwriter. A native of Riyadh, she began appearing in fashion shows and working as a commercial actor and model starting in 2008. She has worked on short films and campaigns for various local and international brands and media outlets, including Harvey Nichols, Destination, FarFetch, and Burberry. Bader landed her first lead role in director Meshal Al Jasser's 2023 feature film Naga, which earned her a spot in the TIFF 23 Rising Stars program for her performance, as well as selection for the Midnight Madness program. Additionally, she secured a lead role in Hana AlOmair's film Dancing on Fire alongside Yaqoub, and has been associated with projects such as Lail Nahar and The Robbery.
Career overview
Adwa Bader is a Saudi-American multihyphenate and interdisciplinary artist working as an actor, poet, singer, songwriter, and screenwriter. A native of Riyadh who was born in Florida, USA, she began her career in fashion shows and as a commercial actor and model starting in 2008. She has worked on short films and campaigns for various local and international brands and media outlets, including Harvey Nichols, Destination, FarFetch, and Burberry.
In her acting career, Bader landed her first lead role in director Meshal Al Jasser's feature film NAGA in 2023, which was an official selection for Midnight Madness at TIFF 2023. Her performance in NAGA landed her in the TIFF 23 Rising Stars program for outstanding lead performance. Additionally, she secured her second lead role in Hana AlOmair's upcoming film Dancing on Fire, starring alongside Yaqoub. Her other screen credits include Lail Nahar in 2024 and The Robbery in 2025. Outside of her screen and modeling work, Bader published a limited and exclusive compilation of her poetry in 2020.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
5 titles- Crazy Rich, Incredibly Broke (2026)
- Alzarfa (2025) as Aljawhra
- Lail Nahar (2024) Writer
- Naga (2023) as Sarah
- Traveler's Hell as Yumna
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Adwa Bader best known for?
Adwa Bader is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Crazy Rich, Incredibly Broke (2026), Naga (2023), Traveler's Hell (2026).
How many credits does Adwa Bader have?
Adwa Bader has accumulated over 5 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2023 to 2026.
What is Adwa Bader's background in cinema and television?
Adwa Bader is a Saudi-American multihyphenate and interdisciplinary artist, actor, poet, singer, songwriter, and screenwriter. A native of Riyadh, she began appearing in fashion shows and working as a commercial actor and model starting in 2008. She has worked on short films and campaigns for various local and internat...
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