Salma Al-Masri
Biography
Salma Al-Masri is a Syrian actress born in Damascus to an artistic family. Her grandfather was the famous oud player Omar El Naqshbandi. She graduated from the Faculty of Law at Damascus University but pursued a career in acting instead of practicing law. Al-Masri started her career through children's programs and participated in many productions in theater, cinema, and television, beginning in the early seventies. Her early work includes the movie A Prank in Mexico, the play King Lear, and television roles in the series Fawzia, The Wings, and Narrow Paths.
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Full Filmography
44 titles- The King's Family (2026)
- Kanoon (2025) as فيروز الراجي
- Attachment Contract (2024) as أم جاد
- Stiletto (2022) as Muna - Um Kareem
- Hawaazeeq (2022) as Om Moti‘ (أم مطيع)
- Ala Al Hilwa Wa Al Morra (2021) as Sherihan
- April Comes Tomorrow (2021)
- باب الحارة 11 (حارة الصالحية) (2021)
- Brokar (2020)
- Torjoman Ashwak (2019)
- ناس من ورق (2019)
- Faces Behind the Faces (2015)
- The Key (2012)
- Znoud Al-Sit (2012) as حياة
- A Family Decree (2010) as لمى
- Al-Khubz Al-Haram (2010)
- Akher Safqat Hob (2009)
- Neighborhood Live On Air (2008) as ام مسعود
- Khamsin Winds (2008)
- Another Rainy Day (2008) as وداد
- العشاق (2008)
- كوم الحجر (2007)
- ID (2007)
- Deer in the Wolves' Forest (2006) as تمارا
- The Young Parents (2006) as Radiya
- كسر الخواطر - سلطة (2006)
- Soft Thorns (2005) as حنان
- Humi Hon (2004) as ثريا خانوم
- Ashtar (2004) as Siham
- Al Hajjaj (2003) as Sokina Bit Al Hussien
- Memories of the Next Era (2003) as ميرفت - ضيفة شرف
- The Falcon of Quraish (2002) as زوجة يوسف الفهري
- Sons of Oppression (2002) as رجاء
- Salah Al-Deen Al-Ayoubi (2001) as ملكة القدس
- My Family and I (2000) as ألفت
- The Four Seasons (1999) as فاتن
- Family Memoirs (1998) as فدوى
- That Which Remains (1995) as Safiyeh
- Hammam AlQishani (1994)
- Funny Stories Of Abu Dollama (1993)
- Shaqayiq Al Nueman (1987)
- Maraya (1982)
- The Mexican Hoax (1972) as كوثر بنت تيسير
- Ala Al Hilwa Wa Al Morra as شريهان
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Salma Al-Masri best known for?
Salma Al-Masri is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sons and Lovers (1960), Poule et frites (1987), Hammam AlQishani (1994), Maraya (1982).
When and where was Salma Al-Masri born?
Salma Al-Masri was born on January 9, 1958 in Damascus, Syria.
How many credits does Salma Al-Masri have?
Salma Al-Masri has accumulated over 44 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2026.
What is Salma Al-Masri's background in cinema and television?
Salma Al-Masri is a Syrian actress born in Damascus to an artistic family. Her grandfather was the famous oud player Omar El Naqshbandi. She graduated from the Faculty of Law at Damascus University but pursued a career in acting instead of practicing law. Al-Masri started her career through children's programs and part...
Salma Al-Masri by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Maraya (1982) — aged about 24
- Hammam AlQishani (1994) — aged about 36
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