Sherwan Haji (born 18 March 1985) is a Kurdish-Finnish actor, filmmaker and writer.
Biography Haji graduated from the Higher Institute for Dramatic Arts in Damascus. He played leading roles in several TV series for several TV channels in the Middle East.
Haji moved to Finland in 2010 to continue his studies. In 2012, he established a production company called Lion's Line Ltd. Haji has worked as an educator and he has produced documentaries, fiction movies, and art workshops. Haji moved to Cambridge, U.K. to continue his studies, receiving the degree of Master of Arts with distinction in Film and TV Production from Anglia Ruskin University in 2016.
In 2017, Haji worked with Finnish director Aki Kaurismäki, playing a leading role in The Other Side of Hope. He was awarded the prize for best actor at the Dublin International Film Festival for his performance.
Selected filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2017The Other Side of HopeKhaled2022Boy from HeavenSoliman 2023Fallen LeavesKhaled - Parakin asukas 2024ElyasMr. Jamal Al Kuwari
Television Year Title Role Notes 2018Bullets Sayid 2019Roba Sami Yaasin 2020Syke Tarek Midamesek2023Dark Hearts Commander Salar Fakhri
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