Samer Al-Masry's journey from Bab Al-Hara to his international fame

Samer Al-Masry, born August 3, 1969, is a Syrian actor. He joined the Artists Syndicate in Damascus on September 10, 1996. He studied English at university and graduated with a BA in 1991. He then joined the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts, from which he graduated in 1996.

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Samer Al-Masry combined his studies of English literature with theatre, which helped hone his skills and develop his acting skills, making him one of the most prominent actors in the Syrian art scene.

Samer Al-Masry distinguished himself with his role in three seasons of the hit series Bab Al-Hara, which achieved great success across the Arab world. He earned the nickname "Colonel Abu Shahab" for his distinctive role in the series, which cemented his position as one of the most prominent stars of Syrian drama. After the outbreak of the Syrian crisis in 2012, he left Syria and moved to the United Arab Emirates to live with his family.

Samer Al-Masry also participated in a number of TV series and other artistic works that enriched his career and made him a beloved figure among the public.

Samer Al-Masry's artwork 1995: Diary of a General Manager, Part 1 1995: Knight in the City 1996: Archive 1996: Brothers of the Dust, Part 1 1996: Days of Rage 1997: Qishani Bath, Part 2 1997: Sea Love 1998: Burning Colors 1998: Al-Tawibi 1998: Crown of Thorns 1999: Brothers of the Dust Part 2 1999: Those Days 1999: Night Rider 1999: The Call of the Mediterranean 1999: The Last Days of the Mulberry 2000: Al-Zir Salem 2000: The Brave

2000: The Man S 2000: Mystery Stories 2000: Nightmares Puzzles 2000: The Black Painting 2001: Hannah Dates 2001: Cash Bundle 2002: Roses in Salty Soil 2002: A Rose for the Autumn of Life 2002: Falcon of Quraish 2003: Spring Without Flowers 2003: Jasmine Claws 2003: Grooms of the End Times 2004: Virgin of the Mountain 2004: Return to Haifa 2004: Killing Spring

2004: Marzouq on all fronts 2004: Men Under the Fez 2004: What's this talk? 2005: Ayash 2005: Abu Zayd al-Hilali 2005: Almoravids and Andalusia 2005: Spotlight Part 5 2006: Bab Al-Hara, Part 1 2006: Masters of Money 2006: Small projects 2007: Bab Al-Hara, Part 2 2007: Love Story 2007: Khalid ibn al-Walid, Part 2 2007: Embers and Charcoal 2007: The Rule of Justice 2008: Gibran 2008: Bab Al-Hara, Part 3 2008: Lovers Part 2 2008: The Face of Justice 2008: The Red Line 2008: Jerusalem, the first of the two Qiblahs 2008: Bahlol, the Sanest of the Madmen, Part 2 2008: Ask Your Soul

2009: The Great Levant 2009: Sunset Tales 2010: The Wasp Part 1 2010: Abu Janti (Taxi King) Part 1 2011: Delilah and Mercury 2011: Women's Sessions 2011: The Wasp Part 2 2012: Abu Janti (Taxi King) Part 2 2017: Small Sky 2017: Orchid 2018: The Sultan and the Shah 2019: Haremlek Badour Hilal 2019: I turned into a serious role in the role of Nimer 2020: Haremlek 2 starring Hilal 2020: Mamji 2021: All with love 2022: Stiletto 2025: Muawiyah (TV series) 2025: Underground: Hot Season (TV Series) 2025: Captivating

Samer Al-Masry's films 1998: On the Sand Under the Sun 1998: The Last Message. 2001: Orchard of Death 2001: Najla's Love Affairs 2003: Dreamy Visions. 2014: From A to B 2015: The Chosen Ones 2017: The Cell 2020: The Misfits plays Hamlet's name Memory of Ashes Sidewalk Theatre Black and White (directed and starred by him). Songs Wake up Abu Zahdi song The song "Dala'ona" Abu Janti TV series theme song - Taxi King - (I live, I am the Sultan of my time) I love you song

In production Samer Al-Masry Samer Al-Masry has participated in several television works as an executive producer through his company, Ward, for artistic production and distribution.

On the other hand, Syrian actor Samer Al-Masry said that returning to filming in Syria has revived his heart and given him hope, as he has seen his mother and family after an absence of 13 years. In his interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Samer Al-Masry spoke about the character of “Ezzat” that he plays in the series “Aser,” the reason for his enthusiasm for starring in the series “Underground - Hot Season,” in addition to details about his new American film “Beyond the Likes,” and the behind-the-scenes story of his foray into the world of English-language acting.

Al-Masry revealed his decision not to watch the Turkish version of the series: "I read The Count of Monte Cristo, on which the series is based, and I had a complete picture of the story. I didn't want to return to the Turkish series so as not to be influenced by another performance."

Regarding his collaboration with his co-stars, Lujain Ismail and Basil Khayat, Al-Masry said, “Each of them gave a distinguished performance, but my scenes with Lujain Ismail, who played the role of Majd, were emotionally rich.” He added, “Lujain surprised me with his high performance and professionalism. The scenes that brought us together carried deep emotions, and their impact on me was great.”

As for Basil Khayat, he said: “We are both theatre kids, and we have worked together before, so there was a very natural and smooth understanding between us during filming.”

Regarding his series “Underground – Hot Season,” Samer Al-Masry said: “I was extremely happy with the success the series achieved, both in the Levant and the Arab world, especially since this work is completely different from anything presented before. The series presents an environment unfamiliar to the audience, as it sheds light on the wealthy class in Damascus in 1900, especially the merchants, and the fierce rivalries that brought them together, in addition to the family relationships that were based on respect, especially between fathers and their sons.”

He listed the series' success factors: "From the powerful script to the innovative cinematography, to the distinguished cast, which includes a select group of experts from across the Arab world and beyond." He emphasized that the series is distinguished not only by its unique story and distinctive filming style, but also by the modern directing techniques used, giving viewers an exciting experience unlike anything they've seen in Levantine drama.

Regarding his recent experience starring in the American film “Beyond the Likes,” he said: “It was a unique and distinctive experience, completely different from any work I have done before. Working on an international film requires a high level of professionalism and provides the opportunity to interact with diverse cultures and production methods. Despite my previous participation in international films such as “The Chosen Ones” and “The Misfits” with big stars like Pierce Brosnan and Tim Roth, “Beyond the Likes” has a light comedic tone with deep social messages, which makes it an enjoyable artistic experience.”

Samer Al-Masry denied any difficulties acting in English: "It wasn't a huge challenge for me, as I studied English literature and have experience acting in this language. The real challenge was dealing with colloquial terms and conveying emotions with the same depth I do when acting in my native language, and that's what made the experience even more exciting."

Samer Al-Masry stressed that what distinguishes this role from his previous cinematic roles is the predominantly comedic nature of it, noting that the film included many improvised scenes that added a special touch to the performance.