Wael Ramadan
Biography
Wael Ramadan is a Syrian actor and director of Kurdish origin. He was born in Zabadani, Syria, on January 7, 1972. His parents died when he was young, and he was raised by his aunt and his three brothers. He studied law, but he did not complete and studied theatrical arts at Al-Hali Institute, and graduated in 1996. He starred in many roles such as in The Camel, Secrets of the City, The Last Flower, and Tomorrow Is Better. He is known for his love for music, as he plays 12 musical instruments. Wael recently turned to directing, where he directed a variety of series for the Kuwaiti Al-Watan TV.
Known For & Full Filmography25 Titles
Drama Series - 2001, 16 episodes • as د.علاء
The story of a family consisting of a father who is about to retire, his wife who works as a seamstress, and their four children who are in various grades of school, shedding light on the challenges that each of them faces.
Drama Series - 2011, 16 episodes • as مدير المدرسة عماد / راوي المسلسل
A group of students navigate the final years of secondary school — first loves, family pressures, friendship rivalries and the weight of uncertain futures. A second season follows them into adulthood ten years later, showing who they became and what life did to their dreams. A warm, relatable Syrian youth drama spanning 3 seasons from 2011 to 2020, featuring Yamen Hajali and Moatasem Al-Nahar in early roles.
Drama Series - 2001, 16 episodes • as رينو دي شاتيون
A sweeping historical epic tracing the life of Saladin from his humble origins to his unification of fractured Muslim kingdoms and his legendary recapture of Jerusalem from the Crusaders after nearly a century of occupation. Starring Jamal Suleiman and directed by the late Hatem Ali, written by Walid Seif — the same partnership behind Palestinian Alienation — this is widely regarded as one of the finest historical dramas in Arabic television, epic in scale yet deeply human in its portrayal of leadership, faith and sacrifice.
Drama Series - 2002, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
Set in a traditional Damascene neighborhood, the story follows—in a comedic way—the protagonist's quest to find the woman he loved but never confessed his feelings to over forty years ago, after he begins seeing her in his dreams every day.
Drama Series - 2002, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Drama Series - 2003, 16 episodes • as وليد
The series explores the difficult circumstances faced by people from diverse backgrounds and professions, including a university professor, a new journalist, a low-income employee, and others. The central character is the general manager of a large, responsible construction company, where the potential for illicit gain is significant. He is a fickle man, a master of manipulation, who feigns honor and morality because he respects the law out of sheer fear of it—the core premise of the show. The series unfolds in a satirical, socially relevant, and humorous style, relying on witty situations to elicit a smile.
Drama Series - 2000, 16 episodes • as منصور
In a dramatic and social framework, Abu Mansour’s children work hard to improve their financial conditions, but they encounter major life obstacles, which they try to overcome.
Drama Series - 2005, 16 episodes • as ألفونسو
The series follows the rupture of Andalusia into many warring states, which allowed the northern Kingdom of Castile to expand its borders and take control.
Drama Series - 2020, 16 episodes • as يوسف
An epic love story between a well-to-do blind girl and a rebel, set against a historical background spanning 60 years of conflicts, secrets and intrigue.
Drama Series - 2000, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
The series sheds light on the life of the Al-Jalali family, one of the most prestigious families in the city of Aleppo. The story revolves around a man who amassed a great fortune through both legitimate and illegitimate means, including depriving his siblings of their rightful inheritance. As time passes, the elder of the Al-Jalali family falls ill and finds himself with no one to assist him and his children except his brother—whom he had previously denied his wealth. However, mysterious events surround the disappearance of Haj Amin's money at the hands of his brother Anas.
Drama Series - 2024, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Drama Series - 2006, 16 episodes • as مروان
The events revolve around social relations that are built on love and affection, through a love story between two people that doesn't work out due to the excessive ambition of one of them, which makes the other refuse to continue the relationship, despite how much they love each other.
Drama Series - 2008, 16 episodes • as عمار
The series discusses the living conditions of middle-class families by presenting the daily lives of a group of educated characters looking for job opportunities and self-fulfillment in the capital, Damascus, and it deals with the relationships between spouses, siblings, friends, and lovers, as well as between parents and children.
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
The events take place inside a restaurant, where a group of people meet, and strange situations happen to them, which put them in a difficult test, between moments of fear, rivalry and closeness.
Drama Series - 1998, 16 episodes • as لويس
Akkash is a nationalist resistance fighter against Ottoman rule in Syria. Thuraya, the daughter of the wealthy Turkish aristocrat Ismail Pasha, falls in love with him, and he loves her in return. Determined to be with him, she is willing to sacrifice everything, including her family and privileged position in society.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
After a Syrian man who has lived for a long time in the West learns that he is ill, he resolves to return to his homeland; however, he returns to find that strangers have taken over his home, and due to the chaos of war, his fate becomes intertwined with theirs.
Drama Series - 2022, 16 episodes • as صارم
An issue of social sensitivity, a matter related to what is called honor, through the story of Nurse Asia, who decides to help many girls get rid of their out-of-wedlock pregnancies before they are buried and killed with the dagger of honor.
Drama Series - 2015, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
Shahr Zaman (شهر زمان) is a 2015 Syrian social drama that follows Joury, a female news reporter who travels abroad to reunite with her husband, only to uncover his sadistic, controlling, and violent nature alongside a web of illegal activities. Woven alongside her story are parallel narratives, including a doctor's mission to build a children's hospital, painting a vivid portrait of personal struggle, social conflict, and the far-reaching impact of the Syrian crisis on ordinary lives.
Drama Series - 2022, 16 episodes • as Abu Hazem (أبو حازم)
A woman owns a hotel in Old Damascus that used to attract the wealthy and foreigners. However, the hotel's business is declining due to the deteriorating economic conditions and the spread of the Corona pandemic, which forced her to rent out rooms to people from different social classes. Many comic situations occur between the hotel owner and her family on the one hand and the guests on the other.
Drama Series - 2016, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
A story of police intelligence in which the conflict between Syrians between 2011 and 2012 is portrayed, emphasizing the struggle with religious extremists turned blindly into pro-state allies, and characterizing the true essences of different Syrians, between loyalists and opponents.
Drama Series - 2006, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Drama Series - 2020, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Drama Series - 2015, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
Emra'a Min Ramad (امرأة من رماد) — is a 2015 Syrian drama centered on Jihad, a kind-hearted woman whose life is shattered by a devastating loss during the Syrian civil war. Stripped of her son and her ability to have children, she undergoes a profound psychological collapse, transforming into a hardened and destructive figure. The series traces her unraveling alongside the broader human toll of war on those around her.
Drama Series - 2009, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Drama Series - 2017, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
When a wife receives word that her husband may be cheating, trust crumbles and love turns into a cycle of suspicion and jealousy. Torn between staying silent to save her marriage and uncovering the truth, her feelings slowly spiral into a web of lies. A relatable Syrian comedy-drama exploring the fragile line between love, doubt, and deception.