Sherwan Haji (born 18 March 1985) is a Finnish - Syrian actor, filmmaker and writer. Haji graduated from the Higher Institute for Dramatic Arts in Damascus. He played leading roles in several TV series for several TV channels in the Middle East.[1]
Sherwan Haji | |
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 Haji with Aki Kaurismäki and Sakari Kuosmanen | |
| Born | Sherwan Diyako Haji 18 March 1985 |
| Nationality | Finnish Syrian |
| Education | Masters of Arts |
| Alma mater | Anglia Ruskin University |
| Occupation(s) | Filmmaker, screenwriter and actor |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Notable work | The Other Side of Hope |
| Awards | Best Actor (2017 Dublin International Film Festival) |
Haji moved to Finland in 2010 to continue his studies. In 2012, he established a production company called Lion's Line Ltd. Haji has worked as an educator and he has produced documentaries, fiction movies, and art workshops. Haji moved to Cambridge, U.K. to continue his studies, receiving the degree of Master of Arts with distinction in Film and TV Production from Anglia Ruskin University in 2016.[2]
In 2017, Haji worked with Finnish director Aki Kaurismäki, playing a leading role in The Other Side of Hope. He was awarded the prize for best actor at the Dublin International Film Festival for his performance.[3]
Selected filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Other Side of Hope | Khaled | |
| 2022 | Boy from Heaven | Soliman | |
| 2023 | Fallen Leaves | Khaled - Parakin asukas | |
| 2024 | Fatum | Mr. Jamal Al Kuwari |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Bullets | Sayid | |
| 2019 | Roba | Sami Yaasin | |
| 2020 | Syke | Tarek Midamesek | |
| 2023 | Black Hearts | Commander Salar Fakhri |
References
edit- ^ Haji, Sherwan. "Sherwan Haji". Asian Pacific Screen Awards.
- ^ "Sherwan Haji - Biography, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Filmography". Actors - Biography, Date Of Birth, Place Of Birth, Filmography, Clips. Retrieved 2022-08-17.
- ^ "The DFCC Awards at the Audi Dublin International Film Festival". The Irish Times. Retrieved 15 April 2017.