The truth about Aisha Kay obtaining Canadian citizenship

Saudi actress Aisha Kay revealed a surprising revelation about her true nationality, denying circulating reports that she had obtained Canadian citizenship. She confirmed that she is entirely from a Saudi family and holds no other nationality.

Aisha Kay denies being Canadian

In an interview on the "Tafa'alkom" program, Aisha Kay responded to rumors that she had obtained Canadian citizenship, noting that she had lived in Canada for a period of time to support her son, who had recently graduated from university. However, she emphasized that she is Saudi by origin and origin, and does not belong to any other country.

Aisha Kay currently resides in Saudi Arabia

Aisha Kay explained that she returned to the Kingdom six months ago after spending a period in Canada while her son was studying. She added that she now resides permanently in Saudi Arabia.

Aisha Kay's success in the series "Al-A'sha Street"

Aisha Kay achieved remarkable success after her distinguished appearance in the series "Sharia Al-A'sha," which aired during Ramadan 2025. She played the role of "Umm Ibrahim" with simplicity and spontaneity, which earned her widespread acclaim from the audience. Followers on the "X" platform also praised her wonderful performance, emphasizing that she embodied the character in a spontaneous style and with a great ability to embody the Najdi Bedouin dialect.

Praise from celebrities in the arts and media

Aisha Kay's performance received widespread praise from many prominent figures in the artistic and media communities. Emirati artist Ahlam, for example, retweeted a comment by Saudi writer Wafaa Al Rashid, who praised Aisha's talent, saying, "A spontaneous performance and a confident presence resembling those of big stars." Kuwaiti writer Fahad Al Aliwa also praised her diverse performance, noting her ability to shift between calm and emotional states with ease and without affectation.

Who is Aisha Kay?

Aisha Kay was born in Saudi Arabia and moved to Canada in 2013, where she studied acting in Vancouver and became a member of the Canadian Actors Guild. She began her career in international cinema, appearing in Canadian films, most notably "Jasmine Road," which was nominated for three awards. In recent years, Aisha's participation in Saudi cinema has expanded, with prominent films such as "Noura," the first Saudi film to be screened at the Cannes Film Festival, and "Saifi," which addressed psychological and social issues and was released in cinemas in 2024.