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