Rakeen Saad
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Rakeen Saad | |
|---|---|
| ركين سعد | |
 Saad in 2021 | |
| Born | Rakeen Sa’ad Al-Silawi 16 December 1989 Amman, Jordan |
| Education | University of Exeter |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010-present |
| Known for | AlRawabi School for Girls |
| Father | Saad Al-Silawi |
Rakeen Saad Al-Silawi (Arabic: ركين سعد السيلاوي) is a Jordanian actress.[1][2][3]
Personal life
[edit]She is the daughter of the late journalist Saad Al-Silawi, former chief correspondent and regional manager of Al Arabiya News Channel. Her mother is an artist and the jewelry designer of Rawabi Abughazaleh. She is a middle child, between her older brother Sari and younger sister Razanah.
At 10 years old, Saad took acting classes at the National Center for Culture and Arts at King Hussein Foundation. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Drama from the University of Exeter. She participated in many workshops and acting courses in cinema and TV in Canada and Egypt.
Career
[edit]After graduating from university, Saad returned to Amman and had her first acting role on TV in the series Quds Gate (Bawabet Al Quds) after she was nominated by the producer Albert Haddad, a close family friend.
From there, Rakeen began networking with figures in the production scene, and participated in an awareness campaign for women's rights titled "White Hands Drama."
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3000 Nights | Jamila | |
| 2016 | The Worthy | Maryam | |
| 2020 | Chronicles of Her | Diana | |
| 2021 | The Knower | Rim | |
| TBA | The Way of the Wind |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Farouk Omar | Asma bint Abu Baker | 2 episodes |
| 2013 | Zain | Farah | |
| 2013–2016 | FemaleShow | Ghinwa | Main role (28 episodes) |
| 2015 | Madam President | Maya | Main role (15 episodes) |
| 2016 | Samarqand | Atun | Main role (30 episodes) |
| 2017 | Sunset Oasis | Malika | Main role (30 episodes) |
| 2018 | Bel Hagm el A'eli | Amira | 3 episodes |
| 2021–2024 | AlRawabi School for Girls | Noaf | Main role (season 1); guest (season 2) |
| 2022 | Rivo | Mariam Hassan Fakhr Eldin | Main role (10 episodes) |
| 2023 | Kaboos | Salha | 1 episode |
Stage
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | بث حي ومباشر | ||
| 2005–2006 | Mud | ||
| 200- | Shadows | ||
| 2011 | Endgame | ||
| 2013 | Arab Spring Night's Dream | ||
| 2013 | Very Far Away |
Awards
[edit]- Jordan: Queen Rania's Award for Excellence 2006.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Rakeed Saad Magazine Layalena Archived 21 December 2019 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "For the 1st time Rakeen Saad plays the role of a woman from Upper Egypt in the horror series 'Kaboos'". EgyptToday. 12 February 2023. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
- ^ "Rakeen Saad Joins TV Series "Azmat Muntasaf al-Umr" | Sada Elbalad". see.news. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
- ^ ركين سعد: الدراسة الأكاديمية تصقل موهبة الفنان ولكن لا تصنعه تم نشره في الخميس 18 كانون الأول / ديسمبر 2014. 02 الدستور Archived 2020-04-18 at the Wayback Machine