Yasmina El-Abd
{{Short description|Egyptian actress}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Yasmina El-Abd
| native_name = ياسمين العبد
| native_name_lang = ar
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2006|6|8|df=y}}
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| citizenship = Egyptian
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| occupation = Actress
| years_active = 2017–present
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Yasmina El-Abd ({{langx|ar|ياسمين العبد}}; born 8 June 2006) is an Egyptian actress and singer. On television, she is known for her roles in the Netflix series Finding Ola (2022–) and the fantasy series Theodosia (2022).{{Cite web|url=https://www.newarab.com/features/finding-yasmina-changing-face-arab-entertainment|title=How teenage actress Yasmina El-Abd is looking to change the face of Arab entertainment|journal=The New Arab|first=Isabella|last=Silvers|date=11 March 2022|accessdate=19 January 2024}}
Early life
El-Abd was born in Switzerland to a family from Egypt. She also has Turkish and Kurdish heritage, as well as US citizenship, but she self-identifies as Egyptian-Swiss for short.{{Cite web|url=https://mixedmessages.substack.com/p/yasmina-el-abd-i-live-a-beautiful|title=Yasmina El-Abd: "I live a beautiful and unique life"|work=Mixed Messages|first=Isabella|last=Silvers|date=21 March 2022|accessdate=19 January 2024}} El-Abd grew up in Switzerland before moving to Dubai at age 10.{{Cite web|url=https://www.enigma-mag.com/yasmina-el-abd/|title=Yasmina El-Abd|website=Enigma Magazine|accessdate=19 January 2024}} She later lived in Cairo and London.{{Cite web|url=https://www.arabnews.com/node/2031596/lifestyle|title=Rising star: Actress Yasmina El-Abd hits the big time|journal=Arab News|first=Nourhan|last=Tewfik|date=26 February 2022|accessdate=19 January 2024}} She speaks English, French, and multiple dialects of Arabic.{{Cite web|url=https://www.esquireme.com/culture/film-and-tv/actress-yasmina-el-abd-has-barely-scratched-the-surface|title=Actress Yasmina El-Abd has barely scratched the surface|journal=Esquire Middle East|first=Anton|last=Brisinger|date=13 May 2024|accessdate=20 May 2024}} El-Abd attended the Diverse Performing Arts School in Dubai and also took acting classes in London.{{Cite web|url=https://cairoscene.com/Styled/Rising-Star-Yasmina-El-Abd-on-What-It-Means-to-Grow-Up-On-Camera|title=Rising Star Yasmina El Abd on What It Means to Grow Up On Camera|work=CairoScene|first=Ziyad|last=El-Helbawy|date=5 October 2024|accessdate=10 November 2024}}{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/global/regyptian-star-yasmina-el-abd-zeina-netflix-finding-ola-1236148487/|title=Rising Egyptian Star Yasmina El-Abd on Gen Z Female Empowerment in the Arab World and Reprising Her Role as Zeina in Netflix's Finding Ola'|work=Variety|first=Nick|last=Vivarelli|date=27 September 2024|accessdate=10 November 2024}}
Career
After appearing in a number of commercials and starring in the 2019 short The Shadow of Cairo at the age of 12, El-Abd released three pop singles in 2020: "Mesh Mokhtalefeen", "24 Karat", and "Sawa Sawa". This was followed by her feature film debut in Jordanian-born filmmaker Zaid Abu Hamdan's 2021 comedy-drama Daughters of Abdul-Rahman. The part was originally written for a 15 year old, and El-Abd was 12 when she successfully auditioned.
In 2022, El-Abd made her television debut with main roles as Zeina in the Netflix comedy-drama Finding Ola with Hend Sabry{{Cite web|url=https://www.cosmopolitanme.com/celebs/yasmina-el-abd-is-one-to-watch|title=15-year-old Yasmina El-Abd from Finding Ola is one to watch|journal=Cosmopolitan Middle East|first=Sara|last=Alhumiri|date=10 February 2022|accessdate=19 January 2024}} and Princess Safiya in first season of the London-set English-language fantasy series Theodosia, an adaptation of the children's novels by Robin LaFevers starring Eloise Little.{{Cite web|url=https://scenenow.com/artsandculture/egyptian-actress-yasmina-el-abd-stars-in-new-hbo-show-theodosia|title=Egyptian Actress Yasmina El-Abd Stars in New HBO Show 'Theodosia'|website=Scene Now|date=10 February 2022|accessdate=19 January 2024}}{{Cite web|url=https://muslimgirl.com/yasmina-el-abd-on-her-new-role-and-female-representation/|title=Yasmina Al-Abd on her new role and female representation|work=Muslim Girl|author=Jummanah|date=5 November 2022|accessdate=19 January 2024}} The latter was released on networks such as HBO Max, CBBC, and Globoplay. El-Abd also appeared alongside Sabry in the film Fadel & Neama, directed by Ramy Imam. The following year, she had an ensemble role in the film Sukkar with Hala Al Turk.{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2023/12/yasmina-el-abd-artist-international-group-1235671175/|title=Netflix’s 'Finding Ola' Star Yasmina El-Abd Signs With Artist International Group|work=Deadline Hollywood|first=Jesse|last=Whitlock|date=18 December 2023|accessdate=19 January 2024}}
El-Abd played Farah in the Ramadan 2024 series Massar Egbari{{Cite web|url=https://cairoscene.com/ArtsAndCulture/WATCH-Rising-Star-Yasmina-El-Abd-on-Her-Role-in-Massar-Egbari|title=WATCH: Rising Star Yasmina El Abd on Her Role in 'Massar Egbari'|work=CairoScene|date=3 April 2024|accessdate=13 August 2024}} and featured in the short film anthology In Bloom.{{Cite web|url=https://conceptmageg.com/Yasmina|title=Coinciding with the Celebration of Women's History Month Yasmina El Abd Takes Part in the International Film In Bloom on Women Empowerment|journal=Concept Magazine|date=29 February 2024|accessdate=20 May 2024}} That same year, El-Abd appeared on the Forbes Middle East 30 under 30 list in the digital stars category.{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbesmiddleeast.com/lists/instagram-u30/yasmina-el-abd/|title=Digital Stars Under 30 By Instagram: Yasmina El-Abd|work=Forbes Middle East|date=20 November 2024|accessdate=29 January 2025}} She made her Riyadh stage debut in the play Bani Adam.{{Cite web|url=https://flair-magazine.com/2025/01/26/yasmina-el-abd-joins-ahmed-helmy-in-the-play-bani-adam/|title=Yasmina El Abd Joins Ahmed Helmy in the Play Bani Adam|work=Flair|first=Nahla|last=Zayed|date=26 January 2025|accessdate=29 January 2025}}
Discography
=Singles=
- "Mesh Mokhtalefeen" (2020)
- "24 Karat" (2020)
- "Sawa Sawa" (2020)
Filmography
=Film=
| class="wikitable sortable" |
| Year
! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes |
|---|
| 2019
| The Shadow of Cairo | Maya | |
| 2021
| Daughters of Abdul-Rahman | Hiba | |
| 2022
| Fadel & Neama | Laila | |
| 2023
| Sukkar | Zawbaa | |
| 2024
| In Bloom: Period | Fay | Short film anthology |
=Television=
| class="wikitable sortable" |
| Year
! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes |
|---|
| 2022–present
| Zeina | 12 episodes |
| 2022
| Safiya | Main role (season 1) |
| 2022
| Ahlam Saeida | Habiba | 1 episode |
| 2024
| Mandatory Path (Massar Egbari | Farah | |
| TBA
| Karantina | | |
References
{{reflist}}
External links
- {{IMDb name|10007653}}
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Category:21st-century Egyptian actresses
Category:21st-century Swiss actresses
Category:Egyptian child actresses
Category:Egyptian people of Kurdish descent
Category:Egyptian people of Turkish descent
Category:Egyptian television actresses
Category:Swiss people of Egyptian descent
Category:Swiss people of Kurdish descent
Category:Swiss people of Turkish descent