Donia Maher
Biography
Donia Maher is an Egyptian actress born in Cairo on November 15, 1979. She studied acting at the High Institute of Theatrical Arts. Following her graduation, she performed on stage in several theatrical plays. Her career breakthrough occurred with her role in the independent film Coming Forth by Day, which received high regard in Egypt and at numerous international film festivals. Following this, she appeared in a highly praised role in the television series Women's Prison. She has established known credits in the acting field and is also known by her Arabic name.
Career overview
Donia Maher is an Egyptian actress born in Cairo in 1979. She studied acting at the High Institute of Theatrical Arts. Following her graduation, she acted on stage in several plays.
Her career breakthrough came with her role in the independent film Coming Forth by Day, which was known in Arabic as Al Khorug lel Nahar. The film was highly regarded both in Egypt and at many international film festivals.
Following her work in film, she appeared in a highly praised role in the television series Women's Prison, which was known in Arabic as Segn El Nesa. Her body of work spans both film and television, contributing to her recognition as an Egyptian actress.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
41 titles- Release (2026) as علية
- Dad and Mom are Neighbours (2026)
- Narges's Story (2026) as Manal
- Qesmet El Adl (2026)
- Wedding Rehearsal (2026)
- My Father's Scent (2026) as Maggie
- What is the matter? (2026) as نور
- Sons of the sun (2025) as أمينة
- Expired (2025) as صفاء
- Divorce Me (2025)
- The Gentlemen (2025) as Nahed Galal Abo Al-Fadl
- Apartment Works (2024) as Mona
- Khaled Nour and his son Nour Khaled (2024) as غادة
- Skotchat (2024)
- Cobra (2024)
- Again, Again (2024)
- Bogeyman (2023) as خالة الاولاد
- The Killer Who Loved Me (2022)
- Fly Us My Heart (2022)
- Defending Champion (2022) as راجية زهران - زوجة سمير
- The Mazinger Plan (2022) as نورا
- Robot In Our House (2021) as Dr Abla
- Open Vacation (2021)
- Abla Fahita: Drama Queen (2021)
- Abla Fahita: Drama Queen (2021) Writer
- The Humans and the Mongoose (2021)
- Bara El Manhag (2021)
- Leh Laa?! (2020)
- Multifaceted (2020) as نجلاء
- Drop Dead Diva (2018) as فتنة
- Exterior/Night (2018) as Dina
- Hidden Worlds (2018)
- Haza El-Masa' (2017) as Hadir
- Sunset Oasis (2017)
- A Man Wanted (2017) as نيفين
- Dry Hot Summers (2016)
- Free Fall (2016)
- Suicidal Notions (2016)
- Women's Jail (2014)
- Coming Forth by Day (2012) as Suad
- Al-Gama'a (2010)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Donia Maher best known for?
Donia Maher is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including What is the matter? (2026), The Visitors: Bastille Day (2016), Bogeyman (2023), The Best Is Yet to Come (2002).
When and where was Donia Maher born?
Donia Maher was born on November 15, 1979 in Cairo, Egypt.
How many credits does Donia Maher have?
Donia Maher has accumulated over 41 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2010 to 2026.
What is Donia Maher's background in cinema and television?
Donia Maher is an Egyptian actress born in Cairo on November 15, 1979. She studied acting at the High Institute of Theatrical Arts. Following her graduation, she performed on stage in several theatrical plays. Her career breakthrough occurred with her role in the independent film Coming Forth by Day, which received hig...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Bogeyman (2023) as خالة الاولاد — aged about 43
- What is the matter? (2026) as نور — aged about 46
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