Yasmina El Abd

Yasmina El Abd is a versatile international actress and singer known for her powerful English, French, and Arabic performances. She began her acting journey at age 9, transitioning into a singing career at 12. Her talent spans various media: she has starred in commercials, tourism campaigns, music videos, and musicals, and even served as a TV presenter for National Geographic Kids Abu Dhabi. Yasmina’s film The Shadow of Cairo was celebrated globally, receiving a nomination for the Excellence Award at the MET Film School's Smart Screen Creative Awards in London in 2018 and the Jury Prize for Best Short Action Film at the New York International Children's Film Festival (NYICFF) in 2019, an Oscar-qualifying festival. Her music career has also made a significant impact, with three music videos collectively reaching over 5 million views. Dedicated to using her platform for social change, Yasmina is particularly passionate about representing minority experiences on screen and aims to inspire positive societal shifts through her work. Since 2021, Yasmina has made remarkable strides in acting, starting with Daughters of Abdul-Rahman and Netflix’s Finding Ola. She also starred in the international series Theodosia on HBO Max. In Ramadan 2024, she captivated audiences in Masar Egbari, followed by Finding Ola 2 on Netflix. She now eagerly anticipates the release of Mawdou A’eli Season 3. Additionally, Yasmina is waiting for the release of the sequel to the film Sukkar, in addition to the series Sa’to wa Tarikho.