Samer al-Masry
Samer al-Masry سامر المصري | |
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| Born | Samer Al Masri 3 August 1969 Damascus, Syria |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Spouse | Nivine Azzam |
Samer al-Masry, also spelled Samer al-Masri, (Arabic: سامر المصري; born 3 August 1969) is a Syrian actor. He is best known for his lead role in the Syrian drama Bab al-Hara.[1] Following the victory of the Syrian revolution, al-Masry appeared in a self-recorded video where he celebrated the victory with tears, emotionally describing how he was coming to see his mom who he had not seen for 14 years due to the exile imposed by the Assad regime after he received numerous threats for voicing opposition to the now ousted regime.[2][3]On January 26, 2025, Al-Masry arrived in Damascus airport where he was welcomed by supporters and went and visited his mom for the first time in 14 years.[3]
Career
Al-Masry has performed in theater and film but is best known for his work in television and his lead role in Bab al-Hara. He has also starred in Orkedia, Jalsat Nisaa'ya, Al Dabour, 'Wajh El Adalah', Abu Janti, and Beit Jidi.
Al-Masry also starred in the Palestinian TV series Yehya Ayash. After Abu Janti 2 in 2012, Samer Al Masri moved to Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. In 2014, Samer Al-Masry took part in the new movie From A to B alongside Egyptian actor Khaled Abol Naga and Yosra El Lozy. In 2016, Al-Masry starred in the movie 'The Worthy' and The Cell in 2017 along with Egyptian actors Ahmed Ezz and Amina Khalil.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009 | Dabbour | Khattab | |
| 2014 | From A to B | Syrian Rebel Leader | |
| 2016 | The Worthy | Shuaib | |
| 2017 | The Cell | Marwan | |
| 2021 | The Misfits | Hassan | |
| 2021 | Imam Al-Muhaddithin Al-Bukhary | Al Bukhary | |
| 2022 | North of the 10 | Farouq Al Demerdash |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2017 | Bab Al-Hara | Abu Shehab / Hisham | 110 episodes |
| 2010 | Abu Janti | Abu Janti | 30 episodes |
References
- ^ Interview by Hayyan Nayouf, translated by Sonia Farid, alarabiya.net, 10 October 2007
- ^ joeshowmon (9 December 2024). "Syrian actor Samer Al-Masri (known for his roles as Abu Shihab in Bab Al-Hara) posted an emotional video on his Instagram after the fall of the Assad regime, saying: "Wait for me, Mom. I can finally see you after 14 years. Congratulations, Syria, and bravo to your heroic hands!"". r/Syria. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
- ^ a b https://www.alaraby.com/news/استقبل-بالعراضة-الشامية-الفنان-سامر-المصري-في-سوريا-بعد-غياب-14-عامًا?amp.
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External links
- Associated Press, community.seattletimes.nwsource.com, 29 April 2002, "Syrian play breaks Assad-era political taboos"
- The Jerusalem Post, 13 October 2004, "TV drama on Ayyash expected to be Ramadan hit"
- albawaba.com, 23 October 2007, ""Bab Al Harah 3" faces problems"
- albawaba.com, 4 April 2008, "Jomanah Murad Joins "Bab Al Harah part 3"
- albawabd.com, 12 December 2008, "Karris films "Tulip Flower""