Hanan Tarik facts for kids

Hanan Tarik (in Amharic: ሃናን ታሪክ) is a famous Ethiopian actress. She was also a beauty pageant contestant. Hanan became well-known in 2015. This was when she starred in the TV show Wolafen. It was a drama series shown on EBS TV. She played the character Roza until 2017. In the same year, she also appeared in her first movie, Astaraki. By 2017, Hanan was a leading star in the Ethiopian film industry. She acted in many romantic drama films. Hanan won several awards, including the Gumma Film Awards. This made her a highly respected actress in Ethiopia.

Hanan's Early Life and Career

Hanan Tarik was born on June 30, 1994. Her birthplace was Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Her father was from Sudan and Lebanon. Her mother was Ethiopian. Hanan started school in elementary grades. She later went to Asai High School. She finished high school in 2014.

How Hanan Started Acting

While in high school, Hanan won a modeling contest. She did some small acting jobs. In these roles, she played characters who were Arab. This work helped her get noticed. A director named Ermias Tadesse saw her talent. He then cast her in her very first movie.

Hanan's First Big Roles

Hanan's first movie, Astaraki, came out in 2015. She played a character named Muna. In the same year, she also started acting in the TV drama Wolafen. This was her first time on a television show. After these first appearances, Hanan's career as an actor and model grew quickly. The Wolafen series started on EBS TV on September 17, 2015. She played the role of Roza.

Hanan's Popular Movies

After gaining fame from Wolafen, Hanan acted in many other films. These include:

• Yewededu Semon (2015)
• Yefikir Kal (2015), where she played Sara
• Lene Kalesh (2016), as Haymanot
• Des Sil (2017)
• Arif Aychekulem (2018)

Hanan was raised by her grandmother. She often says her grandmother helped her love movies.

Hanan's Work as a Model and Influencer

Hanan has acted in more than ten Ethiopian movies. She has also worked as a model and influencer. She has promoted big brands like M.A.C. and DIAGEO. She also worked with SAS Pharmacies and Royal Foam. This made her one of the highest-paid actresses and models in Ethiopia. Hanan's popularity has grown over the years. She connects with her fans on social media. She is active on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. She has many followers on these platforms.

Hanan's Social Causes

Besides her acting and modeling, Hanan uses her fame to help others. She supports different social causes. She has a special agreement with Studio Samuel. She helps them promote women's empowerment in Ethiopia. This means she helps women become stronger and more independent.

Hanan's Family Life

Hanan married her long-time boyfriend, Melake Brehan. Their wedding was in the spring of 2017. Many famous people attended their wedding on May 20, 2017.

Hanan's Children

Hanan has two children. Her son, Christian, was born in December 2017 in Sweden. She also has a daughter named Lillian. Hanan spent most of her pregnancy in Ethiopia. But she decided to go to Sweden to give birth. She has relatives there. This was because she received different medical advice in Ethiopia. Today, she lives in Ethiopia with her family. They returned from Sweden.

Hanan's Filmography

Film Roles

Television Roles