Sherwan Haji Explained

Sherwan Haji
Birth Name:Sherwan Diyako Haji
Birth Date:18 March 1985
Birth Place:Dêrik, Syria
Nationality:Finnish
Syrian
Education:Masters of Arts
Alma Mater:Anglia Ruskin University
Occupation:Filmmaker, screenwriter and actor
Years Active:2004–present
Notable Works:The Other Side of Hope
Awards:Best Actor (2017 Dublin International Film Festival)

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]

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

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2017The Other Side of HopeKhaled
2022Boy from HeavenSoliman
2023Fallen LeavesKhaled - Parakin asukas
2024FatumMr. Jamal Al Kuwari

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2018BulletsSayid
2019RobaSami Yaasin
2020SykeTarek Midamesek
2023Black HeartsCommander Salar Fakhri

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Haji . Sherwan . Sherwan Haji . Asian Pacific Screen Awards.
  2. Web site: Sherwan Haji - Biography, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Filmography . 2022-08-17 . Actors - Biography, Date Of Birth, Place Of Birth, Filmography, Clips . en.
  3. Web site: The DFCC Awards at the Audi Dublin International Film Festival . . 15 April 2017.