Mona Wassef
Biography
Mona Wassef works in acting. Born February 9, 1942 in Damascus, First Syrian Republic [now Syria]. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- Al Hayba (2017) as Nahed
- Bab Al-Hara (2006) as أم عبدالله - ضيفة شرف
- Bab Al-Hara (2006) as أم جوزيف / جورجيت
- Omar (2012) as Al-Shifa bint Abdullah
- Mawlana (2026) as جورية
- Rijal Al-Izz (2011) as أم نوري
- Al-Hout (2008)
- Deep Down Under (2025) as دلال
- Al Qaqaa Ibn Amr Al Tamimi (2010) as سجاح
- Layali Al-Salehiya (2004) as أمينة
- The Message (1976) as Hind bint Utba
- The Age of Shame (2009)
- As'ad Al-Warak (2010) as أم نعيم
- Samra (2016) as راوية
- Holding Back Tears (2005) as زهرية
- City Secrets (2000) as أم منصور
- Close Your Eyes (2024) as Jude's grandmother (Um Raja)
- The Leader (2011) as العمة
- The Slums (2009) as أم ربيع
- Red Lipstick (2014) as أم ورد - ضيفة شرف
- Heavenly Space (2005)
- Qamar Sham (2013)
- Small Hearts (2009)
- We'll Meet Tomorrow (2015) as والدة تمام - ضيفة شرف
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mona Wassef best known for?
Mona Wassef is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Al Hayba (2017), Bab Al-Hara (2006), Bab Al-Hara (2006), The Message (1976).
When and where was Mona Wassef born?
Mona Wassef was born on February 9, 1942 in Damascus, First Syrian Republic [now Syria].
How many credits does Mona Wassef have?
Mona Wassef has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1976 to 2026.
What is Mona Wassef's background in cinema and television?
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.” Wassef's most famous early role...