Fanar Zak
Biography
Fanar Zak, a Canadian actress born in Jordan, is known for her performance as Lauren on CBC Gem's "Near or Far." Fanar began acting in 2022, working on student films and various productions such as Eli Roth's slasher film, "Be Mine," and CBC Gem's "One More Time." Fanar's performance on "Near or Far" landed her a best actor nomination in TO Webfest and MT Queer in Brazil. Before pursuing acting, Fanar obtained an Honours Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto. She signed with Ritter Talent Agency shortly after graduating and has since hit numerous milestones in her professional career.
Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles
Drama Series - 2023, 16 episodes • as Nearby Volunteer #1
Nothing is what it seems when John Weir, a master of deception in the world of corporate espionage, is framed for murder by powerful forces with the ability to influence and control populations.
Drama Series - 2024, 16 episodes • as Rana
A workplace comedy about the hard of hearing manager of a second-hand sporting goods store, and the team of "hard-working" employees he leads. Show creator D.J. Demers confirmed the show's cancellation on his Instagram.
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Connie
An Anthology film about four segments surrounding the same monster. Deep in the heart of the jungle exists an elemental creature with an eternal hunger, and every 25 years, it emerges: a woman is eaten alive in 1969, a film crew goes missing in 1994, a politician explodes live on television in 2019, and a multinational corporation goes up in flames in 2044.
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as Molly
A young woman whose previous boyfriends have all met grisly ends, on or around Valentine's Day, finally gets the chance to turn the tides on the killer with the help of her hapless college pals.