Acting

Mania Nabwani

Born 2 December 1977 · As-Suwayda, Syria · 48

Mania Nabwani is a Syrian actress and voice actress known for her work in television, film, and theater. She graduated from the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts in Damascus in 1998. She began her career in voice acting, contributing to Arabic-language animated series such as Captain Majid and The Adventures of Dai. She transitioned to live-action television in the late 1990s, appearing in Al-Bahr Ayoub and Ailat Akaber. Nabwani went on to build a television career spanning comedy, contemporary drama, and historical productions. Her notable credits include Spotlight (Bokaat Daw), Rainbow (Qaws Qazah), Rebellious Days, Ayyamna Al-Helwa, Hammam Al-Qishani, Ishtar, Abu Zayd Al-Hilali, The Minister and His Esteemed Wife, Siret Al-Hob, Zaman Al-Khawf, Al-Hosrom Al-Shami, and Another Rainy Day. Her film work includes Ya Leil Ya Ein, Black Flour, Pomegranate Blossoms, The Last Manifestation of Ghilan Al-Dimashqi, and Hassiba. She has also performed extensively in theater, appearing in productions such as Al-Ars, Takharif, Kusour, Oghniyat Al-Qamar, and Farewell Dinner. After stepping away from acting for several years following her television work in 2008, Nabwani made a brief return to the screen in 2014. She later withdrew from the public spotlight again without formally announcing her retirement from acting.