Samar Sami
Biography
Samar Sami is an actress born in Homs, Syria, on June 15, 1960. Her father died when she was young, and she was raised by her mother and aunts. She entered the artistic field at a young age, beginning her career as a singer in Aleppo in 1974. In 1978, she decided to join the Artists Syndicate in Damascus. While at the Syndicate building, director Firdous Atassi saw her and cast her in a major role as a teenage girl in his series Midnight Dreams. When asked if she acted, she replied that she did not know how to act but wanted to experiment. Shortly after she finished filming, she caught the attention of Haitham Hakki.
Career overview
Samar Sami is an actress who was born in Homs, Syria, on June 15, 1960. Her father died when she was young, and she was raised by her mother and her aunts. Entering the artistic field at a young age, she began her career as a singer in Aleppo in 1974.
Later, she decided to join the Artists Syndicate in Damascus in 1978. While she was inside the Syndicate building, she was seen by the director Firdous Atassi. At that time, Atassi was looking for a teenage girl for a major role in his series Midnight Dreams. When he asked if she acted, she replied that she did not know how to act but would like to experiment, to which he agreed to try. Shortly after she barely finished filming, she caught the attention of Haitham Hakki, who subsequently gave her a role.
Her professional profile on The Movie Database records her stage name and lists acting as her known profession with thirty-two known credits. Her biographical record notes her birthplace as Homs, Syria, and her birth date as June 15, 1960.
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32 titles- Attachment Contract (2024) as عصمت
- On a Hot Tinplate (2021) as شمس
- برزخ (2021)
- Harun Al-Rashid (2018) as الخيزران
- Samra (2016) as Sobhiya
- Regret (2016) as أم عبده
- Watan Haf (2015)
- Shahr Zaman (2015)
- العراب: نادي الشرق (2015)
- Takht Sharqi (2010) as ناديا
- The Curse of Mud (2010) as أم عامر
- September Rain (2010)
- The Age of Shame (2009) as سهيلة
- Summer Cloud (2009) as فريدة
- Aziza (2009) as Aziza
- Another Rainy Day (2008) as جوري
- Ahl alrraya (2008) as أم رضا
- اناشيد المطر (2008)
- On the Edge of the Abyss (2007) as نوال
- صدى الروح (2006)
- Big Dreams (2004) as نوال (أم عمر)
- Memories of the Next Era (2003) as عبلة
- Al Zeer Salem (2000) as الزهراء
- Roaming About (1997) as وردة
- The Extras (1993) as Nada
- Murder in the Memory (1992) as مها عامر
- Leila and the Wolves (1986)
- Amtar sayfia (1984)
- Love..For Life (1980) as Enas
- The Trap (1979) as فريـال
- Al Urjouha (1976)
- Bikaya suar (1973)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Samar Sami best known for?
Samar Sami is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Age of Shame (2009), Al Zeer Salem (2000).
When and where was Samar Sami born?
Samar Sami was born on June 15, 1960 in Homs, Syria.
How many credits does Samar Sami have?
Samar Sami has accumulated over 32 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1973 to 2024.
What is Samar Sami's background in cinema and television?
Samar Sami is an actress born in Homs, Syria, on June 15, 1960. Her father died when she was young, and she was raised by her mother and aunts. She entered the artistic field at a young age, beginning her career as a singer in Aleppo in 1974. In 1978, she decided to join the Artists Syndicate in Damascus. While at the ...