Farah El Fassi

Actress

Morocco

Farah El Fassi is a prominent Moroccan actress with a rich cinematic career that began in 2008 with "Time of Comrades" by Mohamed Chrif Tribak, a film screened at San Sebastián and awarded at the Tangier National Film Festival. She quickly rose to prominence with leading roles in acclaimed films such as "Child Sheikh", "Small Joys", "The Drowned Heart", "Frustration", "Lamoura", "The Hero", "Last Choice", and "Who Said", earning several Best Actress awards. Known for her emotional depth and natural charisma, she masterfully portrays nuanced, powerful characters. Her performances have been recognized at numerous national and international film festivals, including Tetouan, Oujda, Khouribga, Paris, Granada, and Cameroon. In 2024, she received Best Actress honors at the Granada International Film Festival and the Black Screens Festival for her performance in "Last Choice". Today, she stands as one of the leading voices in contemporary North African cinema.