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Hiam Abbass
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| هيام عباس היאם עבאס |
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Abbass at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival
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| Born | 30 November 1960 Nazareth, Israel
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| Years active | 1989–present |
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Zinedine Soualem
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Hiam Abbass (born on November 30, 1960) is a talented actress and film director. She has both Israeli and French citizenship. Hiam Abbass is well-known for her roles in many movies and TV shows. Some of her famous films include The Syrian Bride (2004), Paradise Now (2005), and Lemon Tree (2008). She also played Marcia Roy in the popular TV series Succession from 2018 to 2023.
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About Hiam Abbass
Hiam Abbass was born in Nazareth, Israel in 1960. She grew up in a village called Deir Hanna. Since the late 1980s, she has lived in Paris, France, and is also a French citizen.
When she was filming Munich in 2005, Hiam Abbass stayed in a hotel with actors from both Israel and Palestine. They lived together for three months. During this time, they had many important discussions. These talks helped the actors from both sides understand each other better.
Her Work in Films and TV
Hiam Abbass has starred in many different films. She is known for her roles in movies like Red Satin (2002) and The Syrian Bride (2004). In The Syrian Bride, she played a woman who wanted to break down barriers. She also appeared in The Visitor (2008). In this movie, she played the mother of an immigrant.
In 2008, Hiam Abbass played the main role in the Israeli film Lemon Tree. For this role, she won an award for Best Actress. She also appeared in Blade Runner 2049 (2017), where she played Freysa, a leader of a freedom movement.
Besides acting, Hiam Abbass has also directed films. She directed two short films, Le Pain (2001) and La Danse éternelle (2004). In 2012, she directed her first full-length movie called The Inheritance.
Hiam Abbass has also been in several TV shows. These include The Promise (2011) and The State (2017). She was a main character in Succession from 2018 to 2023. She also appears in the comedy series Ramy (2019–present) and the drama series The Old Man (2022).
In 2023, Hiam Abbass was featured in a documentary film called Bye Bye Tiberias. This film was directed by her daughter, Lina Soualem. It tells the story of Hiam's journey to become an actress.
Selected Film Roles
- 1996: Haifa as Oum Said
- 2002: Satin Rouge as Lilia
- 2004: The Syrian Bride as Amal
- 2005: Paradise Now as Said's Mother
- 2005: Munich as Marie Claude Hamshari
- 2007: The Visitor as Mouna
- 2008: Lemon Tree as Salma Zidane
- 2009: Amreeka as Raghda Halaby
- 2010: Miral as Hind al-Husseini
- 2011: A Bottle in the Gaza Sea as Intessar
- 2014: Exodus: Gods and Kings as Bithiah
- 2017: Blade Runner 2049 as Freysa
- 2017: Insyriated as Oum Yazan
- 2020: Gaza mon amour as Siham
- 2023: Bye Bye Tiberias as Herself (Documentary)
- 2025: No Beast. So Fierce. as Mishal (premiered at the 75th Berlinale in February 2025)
Selected Television Roles
- 2011: The Promise as Old Jawda (4 episodes)
- 2014: The Red Tent as Queen Re-Nefer (Miniseries)
- 2016: The OA as Khatun (2 episodes)
- 2017: The State as Umm Salamah (4 episodes)
- 2018–2023: Succession as Marcia Roy (23 episodes)
- 2019–present: Ramy as Maysa Hassan (22 episodes)
- 2022: The Old Man as Abbey Chase (5 episodes)
Films Directed by Hiam Abbass
- 2001: Le pain (Short film)
- 2004: La danse éternelle (Short film)
- 2012: Inheritance
- 2013: Le Donne della Vucciria (Short film)
- 2015: Jerusalem, I Love You
Awards and Recognition
Hiam Abbass has received nominations for her acting. In 2008, she was nominated for the European Film Award for Best Actress for her role in Lemon Tree. She also received a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award in 2023 for her role in Succession.
See also
In Spanish: Hiam Abbass para niños
- List of Arab citizens of Israel
