Razane Jammal (Arabic: رزان جمّال; born 7 August 1987) is a British-Lebanese actress, best known for her role as Sara in the Pan-Arab Serie Al-Thaman, Netflix Original series Paranormal,[1] and her work in films by Kanye West, Robert Guédiguian, Marwan Hamed and Olivier Assayas. She plays Lyta Hall in the 2022 Netflix adaptation of Neil Gaiman's The Sandman.
Razane Jammal | |
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رزان جمال | |
 Razane Jammal in 2022 | |
| Born | 7 August 1987 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Website | www |
Biography
editEarly life
editJammal was born and raised in Beirut, Lebanon. Her father is British-Lebanese who was born in Nigeria. Her mother had a father born to a Turkish father and a Romanian mother who met in Lebanon. Her maternal grandmother had a Palestinian father and a French mother who met while studying in London. Her parents lived and married in Alexandria, Egypt.[2]
She started acting in television commercials at age 15, taking part in regional campaigns in the Middle East.[3] At age 18 she moved to London where she studied business at the King's College,[3] and was eventually cast in her first film role in 2009 in Carlos by Olivier Assayas.[4]
Career
editHer breakout role was in 2010's Carlos, followed by horror director Tobe Hooper's Djinn in 2012.[5] In 2012, she was also part of the cast for Kanye West's debut short film screened at the Cannes Film Festival, Cruel Summer.[6] In 2014 she starred with Liam Neeson in A Walk Among the Tombstones (2014).[7] In 2015, she starred in Robert Guédiguian's Don't Tell Me The Boy Was Mad, which premiered at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival.[8] She played the role of Maggie in the Netflix Original series Paranormal, based on the books by Ahmed Khaled Tawfik. The series is directed by Amr Salama and Majid Al Ansari.[9]
In May 2021, it was announced that Jammal had joined the cast of The Sandman for Netflix, based on Neil Gaiman's DC Comics graphic novel.[10]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Carlos | Lana Jarrar | Miniseries |
| 2012 | Cruel Summer | Queen | Short film; directed by Kanye West |
| 2012 | Flying Blind | Dima | Film |
| 2013 | Djinn | Salama | Film |
| 2014 | Embratoriyet Meen | Karla | Main role |
| 2014 | A Walk Among The Tombstones | Carrie Kristo | Film |
| 2015 | Saraya Abdeen | Ujeni | Recurring role, 5 episodes |
| 2015 | Don't Tell Me the Boy Was Mad | Anahit | Film |
| 2016 | Berlin Station | Aalia Bidwee | Episodes: "Lights Don't Run on Loyalty", "Proof of Life" |
| 2017 | Bad Buzz | Salayadinya | Film |
| 2020 | Paranormal | Maggie | Main role |
| 2020 | Doubt | Iman | Main role |
| 2022 | Kira & El Gin | Emily | Main role |
| 2022 | The Sandman | Lyta Hall | Recurring role |
| 2023 | Al Thaman | Sarah | Main role |
| 2023 | Taghyeer Gaw | Gisele |
References
edit- ^ "THE SHOOTING OF PARANORMAL KICKS OFF". About Netflix.
- ^ "ملامحها أوروبية لكن أصولها تضم كل الدول العربية.. حكاية الفنانة رزان جمال" [Her features are European, but her origins include all Arab countries.. The story of the artist Razane Jammal] (in Arabic). Makom Mona El-Shazly. 25 January 2023.
- ^ a b "The Sandman's Razane Jammal on Taking Her Career to New Heights While Staying True to Herself". Vogue Arabia. 22 September 2022.
- ^ "Q&A;: Razane Jammal". Rolling Stone. 5 June 2011. Archived from the original on 2014-07-26.
- ^ "Djinn star Razane Jammal spills her secrets". gulfnews.com. 31 October 2013.
- ^ Nasri Atallah. "Razane Jammal | Actress". 35mmfrombeirut.com. Archived from the original on 2016-04-03.
- ^ "Interview with Lebanese Actress Razane Jammal | Style.com/Arabia". Vogue Arabia.
- ^ Gilman, Greg (April 23, 2015). "Cannes Film Festival Adds 9 Titles to Official Selection Lineup".
- ^ "Netflix Is Adapting 'Paranormal,' a Praised Egyptian Series of Novels into a Sensational Show". About Her. November 27, 2019.
- ^ "Lebanese Star Razane Jammal Just Landed A Major Role In The DC Universe". 1 June 2021.
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