Maisa Abd Elhadi

Actress

Palestinian Nazareth, Israel

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Quick Info

ProfessionActress
NationalityPalestinian
Date of Birth15/11/1985
Age40 years
BirthplaceNazareth, Israel

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Bio/Wiki

Famous ForHer performance in the British crime thriller television series “Baghdad Central” (2020)
Full NameMaisa Abd Elhadi
Arabic Nameميساء عبد الهادي
EducationGraduated from the Academy of Performing Arts in Tel Aviv-Jaffa
LanguagesArabic, English, Hebrew

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7"
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorDark Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityBilkent International University in Istanbul, Turkey; Academy of Performing Arts in Tel Aviv-Jaffa
Educational QualificationGraduation

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

SiblingsFoad Abd Elhadi

Career

Debut
Film (Palestinian)Eyes of a Thief (2014) as 'Houda'
Film (Arabic)The Worthy (2016) as 'Gulbin'
Film (Israeli-American)The Angel (2018) as ‘Mona Marwan’
TV (British)Baghdad Central (2020)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Best Actress Award at the Dubai Film Festival (2011)
  • Best Actress Award at Dhaka International Film Festival for her role of ‘Layal’ in “3000 Nights” (2015)
  • Best Actress Award at Durban International Film Festival for her role of ‘Bisan’ in The Reports on Sara and Saleem (2018)
  • Best Actress Award at Annaba Film Festival for “3000 Nights” (2015)
Notable Roles
  • Habibi Rasak Kharban (2011) as 'Layal'
  • 3000 Nights (2015) as 'Layal'
  • The Reports on Sarah and Saleem (2018) as 'Bisan'
  • Huda's Salon (2021) as 'Huda'
  • The State (Channel 4)

Favourites

BeverageBlack Coffee
ColourWhite
Holiday DestinationRome

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/maisaabdelhadi/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/MaisaAbdElhadi/photos/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Maisa was raised in a middle-class family in Nazareth, Israel.
2. She began her professional journey as a theatre artist and has contributed to numerous Palestinian theatre productions.
3. In 2019, she showcased her hosting skills at the Palestine Music Expo (PMX2019).
4. Maisa shares her home with a pet dog named Meister.
5. She is proficient in Arabic, English, and Hebrew languages.
6. In 2021, during a protest in Haifa, Maisa sustained a leg injury from a gunshot fired by the Israeli Police.
7. She was placed under house arrest from 13 November 2023 to 13 November 2024 after being charged with 'inciting terrorism' for expressing solidarity with Gaza.
8. During her house arrest, she was prohibited from using social media or WhatsApp.
9. On 13 November 2024, she was released from house arrest, though the court still barred her from using social media.
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