📺 🎬 Yasmina El-Abd
Name:
Yasmina Omar Abdelhamid Ibrahim El-Abd
Region:
Switzerland (country of birth – no specific city or region mentioned)
Age:
19 years old
(Born on June 8, 2006 — has not turned 20 yet)
Height:
Approximately 1.65 meters (about 5′5″)
Religion:
Not officially stated (comes from a Muslim family background)
Profession:
Egyptian-Swiss actress and singer
🟢 Biography
Yasmina Omar Abdelhamid Ibrahim El-Abd (English: Yasmina El-Abd) is an Egyptian-Swiss actress and singer, born on June 8, 2006 in Switzerland to an Egyptian family. She is considered one of the most promising young talents in the Arab world. Since entering the entertainment industry at a very young age, Yasmina has left a strong mark in both cinema and television, excelling in complex roles that tackle deep social and human issues, alongside light-hearted comedy and youth dramas.
She identifies herself as Egyptian-Swiss with strong Arab roots, also holding American citizenship. She is fluent in Arabic, English, and French, enabling her to perform diverse roles in both local and international productions.
🟨 Early Life & Background 
Yasmina grew up in a multicultural environment. She spent her early childhood in Switzerland, then moved with her family to Dubai at the age of ten, and later settled between Cairo and London. This diverse background helped shape her international artistic identity.
She received her artistic education at Diverse Performing Arts School in Dubai and studied acting in London, developing her skills in acting, singing, stage performance, and musical theater.
Her heritage includes Egyptian roots alongside Kurdish and Turkish origins, adding a global dimension to her artistic persona.
🎭 Career Beginnings 
Yasmina began her career at a very young age through commercials and short performances before transitioning into professional acting. Her official acting debut was in the short film “The Shadow of Cairo” (2019) at the age of 13, marking the true launch of her cinematic career.
She later gained wider recognition through her role in the film “Daughters of Abdul-Rahman” (2021), which allowed her to work within a professional ensemble cast and deliver a layered performance.
🎬 Filmography 
🎥 Films
| Year |
Work |
Role |
| 2019 |
The Shadow of Cairo |
Maya |
| 2021 |
Daughters of Abdul-Rahman |
Heba |
| 2022 |
Fadel & Neama |
Layla |
| 2023 |
Sukkar |
Zoba‘a |
| 2024 |
In Bloom: Period (Short Film) |
Fay |
📺 Television Series
2022 – Finding Ola
Appeared as Zina in the Netflix drama-comedy series alongside Hend Sabry, significantly increasing her popularity across the Arab world.
2022 – Theodosia
Played Princess Safiya in the fantasy series broadcast on HBO Max and CBBC, marking her international breakthrough.
2024 – Massar Egbari
Portrayed Farah in a socially driven drama addressing youth issues.
2025 – Midterm
Starred as Tia in her first leading television role, a youth drama series broadcast on ON TV, Watch It, and Shahid.
📌 Midterm – Career Milestone 
Midterm represents Yasmina El-Abd’s first absolute lead role in television. She described the character of Tia as the most challenging role of her career due to its psychological depth and emotional complexity.
- Romantic struggles
- Family conflicts
- Identity and belonging
- Psychological attachment and growth
🏅 Awards & Recognition
- Featured in Forbes Middle East 30 Under 30
- International exposure through Netflix & HBO Max productions
- Honored at multiple artistic and cultural events
🎨 Personal Interests
- Singing and music production
- Ballet and dance
- Languages and self-development
📲 Social Media
Instagram: @yasminaelabd_
YouTube & Facebook: Interviews and selected content
🟣 Conclusion
Yasmina El-Abd represents a new generation of Arab artists combining acting, music, and cultural diversity. Her early international presence, emotional range, and fearless role choices position her as one of the most influential young faces in Arab and global entertainment today.