
Acting
Nesreen Tafesh
Born
1982-02-15 (44)
Place of birth
Aleppo, Syria
Known for
Acting
Credits
37 titles
Nisreen Youssif Tafesh is among the most beautiful Syrian actors. Her father is Saudi Arabian in origin while her mother is Algerian with Moroccan roots. Thus Nisreen carries traits from across various parts of the Arab World. She has thus far been successful in her works and has attracted positive attention to her name. Her latest work is the Syrian production “Sabbaya” (“Youths”). Nisreen has received a number of awards.
Known for
5.3Saber Al Maddah is a devout and beloved man whose life is turned upside down when the devil exploits his love for a woman, driving him to kill those closest to her in a moment of uncontrollable rage. Haunted by prophetic dreams and thrust into a war with supernatural forces, Saber must battle the jinn and the daughters of Satan across a journey that blurs the line between faith, love, and the unseen world.
Al Maddah
2021
NRThe series revolves around failed love stories as a result of a compelling circumstance or because of a social or financial problem or a problem related to religion so that the audience develops a state of sympathy with the series characters In each episode the series presents a separate station from the other detailing a glowing love relationship that was extinguished by various circumstances
People of Love
2006
3.0Five different girls live together. Each day they face challenges, sadness, and happiness together. They love each other and they're basically a family.
Sabaya
2009
NREvents of the series take place in a poor neighborhood, shedding light on the lives of its people, especially the life of an illegitimate young man who makes every effort to be helpful to others.
The Wait
2006
NRShahryar avenges the honor of the family by marrying a new woman every day and then kills her in the morning until it's Shahrzad's turn, who is a brilliant story teller, which attracts Shahryar's attention. He decides to spare her life, which changes the course of the whole kingdom.
A Thousand and One Nights
2015
9.5The first comprehensive dramatic telling of the Palestinian Nakba, seen through the eyes of a poor rural family from the 1930s British Mandate era through the massacres of 1948 and the defeat of 1967. Written by Palestinian poet Walid Seif — based on his own family history — and directed by the late Syrian master Hatem Ali, this is widely considered one of the greatest Arab television dramas ever produced. A monumental work of collective memory, historical witness and human endurance.
Palestinian Alienation
2004
Film credits
2020s · 4 titles
4.9After suffering a health crisis, a dodgy nightclub owner tries to turn over a new leaf — but with all the people he's crossed, it won't be easy.
El Dashash
2025
1.5Alaa is an introverted young man who lives a healthy and organized life. His life turns upside down when his twin brother whom he never knew existed, Bahaa, Alaa’s complete opposite on all levels, barges into his life.
My Brother Above in the Tree
2023
5.5A man suffers from failure in romantic relationships and his inability to deal with women, so he turns to his friend to help him and provide him with experience based on his previous emotional experiences
The System
2024
NRIn a context of comedy and romance, Hassan and Malak live in a poor neighborhood whose people feed on chicken legs and skeletons. The film deals with the issue of high prices, monopoly, and the greed of merchants and the resulting difficulties of living, and the extent of love’s ability to withstand this atmosphere.
We Appreciate Your Circumstances
2024
2000s · 2 titles
10.0The personal and professional lives of five girlfriends living together in a flat: Nour, the landlord, who is in a lovers' quarrel with her fiance Wael, Leila an opinionated model, Media an aspiring actor, Samiha a daydreamer who's trying not to fail law school; and Lubna, a new comer who's looking for a job.
Sabaya
2009
NRNo synopsis available yet.
العشاق
2008
Undated · 2 titles
A former minister decides to leave the bustling city and its problems and isolate himself on the northern coast to enjoy the tranquility, but the opposite of what he expected happens.
The resort
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NRAfter undergoing surgery, a woman had a deceased woman's heart transplanted into her body. A young woman feels attracted to a wealthy businessman, only to discover that she carries the heart of his late wife.
In The Heart
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Series credits
5.3Saber Al Maddah is a devout and beloved man whose life is turned upside down when the devil exploits his love for a woman, driving him to kill those closest to her in a moment of uncontrollable rage. Haunted by prophetic dreams and thrust into a war with supernatural forces, Saber must battle the jinn and the daughters of Satan across a journey that blurs the line between faith, love, and the unseen world.
Al Maddah
2021
NRThe series revolves around failed love stories as a result of a compelling circumstance or because of a social or financial problem or a problem related to religion so that the audience develops a state of sympathy with the series characters In each episode the series presents a separate station from the other detailing a glowing love relationship that was extinguished by various circumstances
People of Love
2006
3.0Five different girls live together. Each day they face challenges, sadness, and happiness together. They love each other and they're basically a family.
Sabaya
2009
NREvents of the series take place in a poor neighborhood, shedding light on the lives of its people, especially the life of an illegitimate young man who makes every effort to be helpful to others.
The Wait
2006
NRShahryar avenges the honor of the family by marrying a new woman every day and then kills her in the morning until it's Shahrzad's turn, who is a brilliant story teller, which attracts Shahryar's attention. He decides to spare her life, which changes the course of the whole kingdom.
A Thousand and One Nights
2015
9.5The first comprehensive dramatic telling of the Palestinian Nakba, seen through the eyes of a poor rural family from the 1930s British Mandate era through the massacres of 1948 and the defeat of 1967. Written by Palestinian poet Walid Seif — based on his own family history — and directed by the late Syrian master Hatem Ali, this is widely considered one of the greatest Arab television dramas ever produced. A monumental work of collective memory, historical witness and human endurance.
Palestinian Alienation
2004
10.0Tucked away in the Syrian mountains, the fictional village of Umm al-Tanafs al-Fawqa has been completely bypassed by modern technology — and its simple, warm-hearted residents have no idea what they're missing. Each episode follows their hilarious attempts to navigate life's big and small dramas with nothing but common sense, stubbornness and each other. A gentle, sharp satire that uses village innocence as a mirror for modern society's complications — described by many viewers as the greatest Arab comedy ever made.
Lost village
2008
NRThe series explores the lives of ordinary people in Syrian society navigating personal struggles, societal conflicts, and the gap between dreams and reality
Men and women
2005
9.5The second chapter of the acclaimed Andalusian trilogy by Walid Seif and Hatem Ali. Set in the golden age of Umayyad Cordoba, it traces the extraordinary rise of Muhammad ibn Abi Amir — known as Al-Mansur — from a young scholar arriving in Cordoba seeking knowledge, to the most powerful man in Andalusia. A sweeping story of ambition, political genius and the glittering, fragile peak of Arab civilisation in Spain. Stars Taim Hassan and Jamal Suleiman.
Cordoba's Spring
2003
10.0The Halaby family works in trade. When the father decides to write all his property over to one of his sons, the two brothers clash, until the eldest brother falls ill, and his younger son is forced to give up his ambition to take care of their business.
Big Dreams
2004
6.0Back with more mischief, Ramez invites his unsuspecting guests to the launch of an amusement park in Riyadh where they fall victim to a bloodcurdling trap.
Ramez Gone Mad
2021
NRAfter the head of a family is killed, his wife faces pressure from his brother who lusts after her. She escapes to Damascus to find work, where a self-defense incident leads to a manslaughter charge and the heartbreaking loss of her children.
The Bee path (Tareeq AlNahl)
2009
NRThe events revolve around social relations that are built on love and affection, through a love story between two people that doesn't work out due to the excessive ambition of one of them, which makes the other refuse to continue the relationship, despite how much they love each other.
As the Days Pass
2006
3.8In times when French had control over Syria, the series focuses on Aziza’s that runs a successful choir and who makes a French officer falls in love with her.
Aziza's Choir
2022
6.0A biography of Mohi El-Deen Ibn Arabi, one of the most famous Sufi leaders.
Love Ranks
2019
NRThe events revolve around Omar Al-Nemr whose love for Hanady causes him many problems, especially since their fathers share an old secret that could threaten their love.
Khatem Al Nemr
2020
2.0The series presents three separate stories, each containing five episodes, revolving around a mysterious crime that needs to be solved. This leads to a series of investigations that reveal mysterious and shocking secrets and details, as well as intertwined human relationships.
Aswad Bahet
2025
9.0Taroud, the leader of the tribe of the outlaws, finds two infants, Khalaf and Mhawesh, and orders for the women to breastfeed and look after them. The two become the milk brothers of almost all of the tribe's girls, except for Wadhah as they compete for her love.
Al-Tawarid
2016
NRMen Under the Fez is a Syrian ensemble drama that explores the quiet gap between public virtue and private behaviour. Set in a society where educated, “progressive” men speak fluently about equality and modern values, the series gradually reveals the contradictions in their personal lives — and the emotional cost carried by the women closest to them. Through intersecting stories of marriages, desire, hypocrisy and self-deception, it offers a sharp, often uncomfortable portrait of everyday patriarchy. Directed by Hisham Sharbatji, starring Khaled Taja and Karess Bashar.
Men Underneath the Fez
2004
NRThe story focuses on the three segments of the society which is the upper one, which has the money and the influence, the original one that live in houses where several families staying together , and the very poor ones, and in spite of the differences between these segments, however, there are several common denominators among them .
The mirage
2011
NRthe series deals with the heroism of security personnel in fighting terrorism.
Warrior's Rest
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NRNo synopsis available yet.
الوجه الآخر
2020
NRWhile she was cleaning up, aunt Malak found a message that was written years ago. She gathers the girls to investigate who wrote this message and to whom.
بنات العيلة
2012
NRNo synopsis available yet.
فجر آخر
2007
NRThe series revolves around the lives, challenges, and relationships of three sisters of varying ages and their close friend. Set between Damascus, Dubai, and Beirut, it highlights authentic emotional struggles and complex societal issues affecting women in the Arab world.
Women's sessions (Galasat Nessaya)
2011
NRNo synopsis available yet.
في ظروف غامضة
2015
7.0The show follows a powerful Levantine family whose patriarch controls a vast political and economic network stretching across Damascus and Beirut. As rival factions rise and internal betrayals surface, the family’s empire begins to fracture. The series blends crime, politics, and personal ambition, exploring shifting loyalties, hidden agendas, and the high‑stakes world of influence and legacy.
Al Arrab
2015
NRNo synopsis available yet.
شوق
2017

