Mona Wassef
Actor
Born Feb 9, 1942 · Damascus, First Syrian Republic [now Syria]
Active 1970–present
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…
Filmography
Under the Tread - أم شريفAl Hayba the Comeback - Nahed El-OmranMawlana (2026) - جوريةDeep Down Under (2025) - دلالRoxy Nights (2025)Finally (2023) - والدة ياقوتAl Hayba: The Movie (2022) - Nahed OmranAl Hayba (2017) - NahedSamra (2016) - راويةWe'll Meet Tomorrow (2015) - والدة تمام - ضيفة شرفThe Chief of Merchants' Daughter (2015) - أم راغبTawq Al banat (2014)Omar (2012) - Al-Shifa bint AbdullahRijal Al-Izz (2011) - أم نوريThe Leader (2011) - العمةBehind the Sun (2010) - أم بدرBab Al-Hara (2006) - أم جوزيف / جورجيت · أم عبدالله - ضيفة شرفLayali Al-Salehiya (2004) - أمينةJust Get Married! (2003) - Ramzis MutterCity Secrets (2000) - أم منصورThe End of a Brave Man (1994) - ريم الشنكلAlgae (1990)The Message (1976) - Hind bint UtbaThe Mexican Hoax (1972) - زوجة تيسير