
Acting
Sulaf Fawakherji
Born
1977-07-27 (49)
Place of birth
Latakia, Syria
Known for
Acting
Credits
49 titles
Sulaf Fawakhergi is a Syrian film, TV actress and director.
Known for
7.5A modern classic of Arab television. A social drama set in the 1920s in Damascus- It highlights Damascene life, noble values, and ancient customs and traditions represented by the people of Harat al-Dabeh who fled to Harat al-Salihiyah after the French bombed Harat al-Dabeh. The events take place after the gold is stolen from the house of the cloth merchant Abu Ibrahim, and the guard Abu al-Samu is killed. The men of the neighborhood try to find the thief.
Bab Al-Hara
2006
9.5When the Abbasids overthrow the Umayyad Caliphate in Damascus, slaughtering nearly the entire dynasty, one young prince escapes — Abd al-Rahman. Hunted across deserts and seas, he eventually reaches the fringes of the Muslim world and, through sheer will and political genius, founds a new Umayyad emirate in Andalusia. Written by Walid Seif and directed by Hatem Ali, this is the first chapter of their celebrated Andalusian trilogy — epic, human and historically meticulous.
The Falcon of Quraish
2002
10.0The series presents the social differences between the rich and the poor, and the problems that arise from them, highlighting the contradictions experienced by prominent personalities as well as the dangers that young people face in life, and it also displays the problems of employees in the state.
A Very Hard Birth
2011
4.5The events take place in Al-Attarin neighborhood after Etab flees for being accused of adultery by her brothers, while Fawzan is ready to do whatever it takes to extend his power.
Suspended
2022
8.0A sweeping historical epic tracing the life of Saladin from his humble origins to his unification of fractured Muslim kingdoms and his legendary recapture of Jerusalem from the Crusaders after nearly a century of occupation. Starring Jamal Suleiman and directed by the late Hatem Ali, written by Walid Seif — the same partnership behind Palestinian Alienation — this is widely regarded as one of the finest historical dramas in Arabic television, epic in scale yet deeply human in its portrayal of leadership, faith and sacrifice.
Salah Al-Deen Al-Ayoubi
2001
6.0Mukhtar finds himself responsible for his six children, following the death of his wife, and he must keep pace with their thinking and times, and at the same time choose between the one whose heart is attached to her, and the lives of his children.
Empire M
2024
Film credits
2020s · 2 titles
7.0As a wave of attacks begins in Gaza, Zoha, a middle-aged schoolteacher, encounters several children who have been separated from their families amid the chaos of the city’s evacuation. Forced to take them under her care, Zoha’s attempt to find shelter and guide the children through a collapsing city draws her into a harsh and deeply humanitarian journey, one where every step balance between hope and danger.
Land of Angels
2026
NRSalma searches for her husband’s death certificate so that she can continue her life. This search journey leads her to collide with some problems, financial and otherwise, and she suddenly finds herself in a situation imposed on her by her self-esteem, so she runs for the “People’s Assembly.”
Salma
2024
2000s · 4 titles
5.4Hossam, an Egyptian tour guide working in the US, comes to Egypt on vacation during New Year's Eve and hopes to spend a romantic night with his wife in their hotel. Unbeknownst to him, Awadain the terrorist who has other plans for the hotel that night.
The Baby Doll Night
2008
NRNo synopsis available yet.
العشاق
2008
7.3The film displays the life of legendary singer(Abd Alhalim Hafez) in various stages. Depicting many sides of his artistic and personal life since his early childhood.
Halim
2006
NRBased on one of the most famous novels by Syrian novelist Khairy Al-Zahabi, the film tells the story of a woman from a Syrian family who is married but always treated badly by her husband, and is good at embroidery.
Hasiba
2008
1990s · 2 titles
8.0A young boy’s father goes off to war, leaving the family in the midst of the inevitable changes of regional and internal conflicts of 1940s Syria.
Roaming About
1997
NRA love story grows between a young man and a girl, there is a second person who loves the girl, and for her he tries to hang himself, so the lovers decide to sacrifice love and happiness to save a human soul, the lover is a simple young man, while the girl is a loving female, mixed in the depths of many worlds of childhood and innocence And intelligence, the girl marries the man she does not like, and by this she has lifted the gallows from his neck, in order to wrap her around her neck.
Breeze of the Soul
1997
Series credits
7.5A modern classic of Arab television. A social drama set in the 1920s in Damascus- It highlights Damascene life, noble values, and ancient customs and traditions represented by the people of Harat al-Dabeh who fled to Harat al-Salihiyah after the French bombed Harat al-Dabeh. The events take place after the gold is stolen from the house of the cloth merchant Abu Ibrahim, and the guard Abu al-Samu is killed. The men of the neighborhood try to find the thief.
Bab Al-Hara
2006
9.5When the Abbasids overthrow the Umayyad Caliphate in Damascus, slaughtering nearly the entire dynasty, one young prince escapes — Abd al-Rahman. Hunted across deserts and seas, he eventually reaches the fringes of the Muslim world and, through sheer will and political genius, founds a new Umayyad emirate in Andalusia. Written by Walid Seif and directed by Hatem Ali, this is the first chapter of their celebrated Andalusian trilogy — epic, human and historically meticulous.
The Falcon of Quraish
2002
10.0The series presents the social differences between the rich and the poor, and the problems that arise from them, highlighting the contradictions experienced by prominent personalities as well as the dangers that young people face in life, and it also displays the problems of employees in the state.
A Very Hard Birth
2011
4.5The events take place in Al-Attarin neighborhood after Etab flees for being accused of adultery by her brothers, while Fawzan is ready to do whatever it takes to extend his power.
Suspended
2022
8.0A sweeping historical epic tracing the life of Saladin from his humble origins to his unification of fractured Muslim kingdoms and his legendary recapture of Jerusalem from the Crusaders after nearly a century of occupation. Starring Jamal Suleiman and directed by the late Hatem Ali, written by Walid Seif — the same partnership behind Palestinian Alienation — this is widely regarded as one of the finest historical dramas in Arabic television, epic in scale yet deeply human in its portrayal of leadership, faith and sacrifice.
Salah Al-Deen Al-Ayoubi
2001
6.0Mukhtar finds himself responsible for his six children, following the death of his wife, and he must keep pace with their thinking and times, and at the same time choose between the one whose heart is attached to her, and the lives of his children.
Empire M
2024
NRMatar disappears under mysterious circumstances for 20 years, during which everyone has believed he had died a martyr. However, he returns in a new form and builds a financial empire amidst the mystery surrounding the source of his wealth. Using the spider's method, he tightens his grip on everyone and exploits them to achieve his goals of doubling his wealth and taking revenge on his past friends.
Memories of the Next Era
2003
NRThe story of a family consisting of a father who is about to retire, his wife who works as a seamstress, and their four children who are in various grades of school, shedding light on the challenges that each of them faces.
Qus Quzah
2001
10.0The series explores the difficult circumstances faced by people from diverse backgrounds and professions, including a university professor, a new journalist, a low-income employee, and others. The central character is the general manager of a large, responsible construction company, where the potential for illicit gain is significant. He is a fickle man, a master of manipulation, who feigns honor and morality because he respects the law out of sheer fear of it—the core premise of the show. The series unfolds in a satirical, socially relevant, and humorous style, relying on witty situations to elicit a smile.
Law, However
2003
8.5An epic love story between a well-to-do blind girl and a rebel, set against a historical background spanning 60 years of conflicts, secrets and intrigue.
Chicago Street
2020
NRThe series discusses the living conditions of middle-class families by presenting the daily lives of a group of educated characters looking for job opportunities and self-fulfillment in the capital, Damascus, and it deals with the relationships between spouses, siblings, friends, and lovers, as well as between parents and children.
Another Rainy Day
2008
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
NRThe series follows a group of refugees who escape the bloody nightmare that is post-revolution Syria as they try to make some tents in a park into a home.
Awaiting the Jasmine
2015
10.0Inspired by true events, the world hidden behind a prison’s walls is revealed through the life stories of three unique women.
Anbar 6
2021
NRThe series examines the change in the composition of the Syrian family, through the life of a number of Damascene families that are connected by a number of intertwining relationships, as love blossoms between the lawyer Riyad El Emary and the interior designer Riad El Merady.
Holding Back Tears
2005
NRThe events of the series take place in the period from 1939 to 1945, the period of the Syrian struggle against the French occupation, by reviewing the current events in that period and shedding light on several characters and their social and political relationships.
المصابيح الزرق
2012
NRJalal is imprisoned on trumped-up political charges. As he breaks out of prison and crosses the Lebanese borders, he meets his Palestinian friend, Qassem, who is a member of the resistance against the Israelis. Jalal's wife gets the court to grant her divorce in absentia to marry Colonel Nazem.
Messages of Love and War
2007
NRThe events of the series take place inside (Al-Hal Market) in the capital (Damascus), highlighting the conditions of the Syrians, through the story of the (Noman Al-Zeer) family and the events and problems they are exposed to.
Steelyard banknote
2024
6.3The series follows the rupture of Andalusia into many warring states, which allowed the northern Kingdom of Castile to expand its borders and take control.
Kings of Sects
2005
9.0The work deals with the life story of the late singer Asmahan, from her birth until her move from Beirut to Cairo to work as a singer and actress, where her name shone alongside her brother Farid al-Atrash. The series also touches on her relationship with some of the artists who lived during her time and up to the mysterious accident of her death.
Asmahan
2008
NRThe series sheds light on the life of the Al-Jalali family, one of the most prestigious families in the city of Aleppo. The story revolves around a man who amassed a great fortune through both legitimate and illegitimate means, including depriving his siblings of their rightful inheritance. As time passes, the elder of the Al-Jalali family falls ill and finds himself with no one to assist him and his children except his brother—whom he had previously denied his wealth. However, mysterious events surround the disappearance of Haj Amin's money at the hands of his brother Anas.
Biography of Al-Jalali Family
2000
NRShaghaf is married to the owner of a gambling hall, whose cousin Karim is trying to kill to have his wife for himself. Then Shaghaf falls in love with Sewar who tries to help her and events develop between them.
Yellow Air
2019
NRMona and Zainab deal with different types of social pressure as one runs away to avoid an arranged marriage, and the other decides to raise a lost boy.
Asr Aljonoon
2004
NRSet in a traditional Damascene neighborhood, the story follows—in a comedic way—the protagonist's quest to find the woman he loved but never confessed his feelings to over forty years ago, after he begins seeing her in his dreams every day.
Seraa Al Zaman
2002
The stingy man "Fathi" marries "Su'aad" after the death of his first wife, he rents rooms of his house and has permanent differences between his family members and him due to his stinginess within a comedy mold. The story revolves around a lost bag that roams between several characters in a humorous way, and affects the lives of each of them in a surprising way. The plot depends on the consequences of losing and recovering the case, which creates a range of comedic situations and paradoxical situations that put the characters in sometimes embarrassing situations, and sometimes in funny situations.
The Lost Case
1996
NRThe story follows the nurse Alyiaa, who looks after patients who are considering suicide, but she finds herself entangled in a murder case.
Khat Sakhen
2020
NRThe series presents archetypes that reflect the issues encountered by people who are about to marry, as all the romance fades once the groom is forced to pay all he has in order to secure a house, turning his life after marriage into a struggle to pay off his debts.
Congratulations
2001
NRThe series revolves around the beginning of the Roman era in Egypt, and the series tells the life story of Queen Cleopatra, who was crowned on the throne of Egypt, before the advent of Julius Caesar and his falling in love with her, then his death and her entry into a long love story with Anthony, the successor of Caesar.
Cleopatra
2010
NRThe life and suffering of seven girlfriends in our modern society, as each has her own demands and hopes, from searching for work, to achieving self-fulfillment, human dignity, and balanced living psychologically and socially.
Roses in salty soil
2002
NRAmidst an intense political battle for power and social dominance in a Damascene neighbourhood under French rule, a young aspiring actress gets the opportunity of a lifetime to star in the first film ever made in Syria.
Roxy Nights
2025
NROn June 6, 1996, a group of girls gathered on the day they received their baccalaureate degrees to take a photo. They agreed to meet again a decade later, specifically on June 6, 2006. This is the starting point for the events of the series, as each of its separate episodes we live the story of each girl, and we see what time has done to her.
The Dew of Days
2006
NRDamascus, year 2322. A group of outcasts, banned from the city because of their dark pasts, turn to a hacker to travel back through time and change their fates. But their journey leads them to something far greater — the secret hidden behind one of Damascus's seven ancient gates: the key to immortality and the power to control time itself.
Al Bawabat Al Sab3a
2025
NRHarat Al-Mushriqa is a 2015 Syrian social drama set in a fictional urban neighborhood, deliberately stepping away from the traditional old Damascus setting. At its center is Shahira, a beautiful and complex woman whose world is turned upside down when she falls for a younger man- and everything changes. The series weaves together themes of espionage, culture, corruption, and social struggle, painting a rich and layered portrait of a community bound together by fate.
Harat Al-Mushriqa
2015
8.0The series is about Judge Khaled Al-Abdullah who is killed mysteriously, and the events revolve around uncovering the circumstances of the crime and the intent of the murderer, where an important unspoken past is discovered, related to the murdered judge and his work.
Red
2016
NRThe series presents several social issues and tries to address them, especially the problems of youth and greed between brothers, so that the brother tries to rob his brother's money that he inherited from his father.
The will (Al wassiya)
2002
NRHadath fi Dimashq is a 2013 Syrian historical drama set across two timelines — Damascus in 1947 and New York in 2001. At its heart is Widad, a Syrian Jewish woman whose story spans decades of political upheaval, displacement, and unwavering love for her homeland. Through her eyes, the series explores coexistence, identity, and the Palestinian cause's profound impact on Syrian society, starring the acclaimed Sulaf Fawakherji.
Hadath fi Dimashq
2013
NRA Syrian historical‑social drama set in early 20th‑century Damascus, following women whose lives are shaped by political upheaval, restrictive traditions, and shifting social norms. The series explores resilience, dignity, and personal sacrifice as its characters confront oppression, family pressures, and the struggle for autonomy. A layered, female‑centered portrait of courage amid a transforming society.
Harair
2015
NRNo synopsis available yet.
الأيام المتمردة
2001
Behind the camera
NRThe events take place inside a restaurant, where a group of people meet, and strange situations happen to them, which put them in a difficult test, between moments of fear, rivalry and closeness.
Casi Rose
2022
10.0In the Syrian deserts of war, a love story blossoms between a young man and a young woman who turn cherries into pens as they write love letters to one another. The couple has to live a national struggle as they witness the Six-Day War and the October War, as war changes the scene around them.
Cherry Messages
2015

