Dogana Essa
Biography
A Syrian actress, born in Damascus, Syria in 1995. She studied at the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts. Some of her works include the series On Edge (2022) and Six Minus One (2022).
Known For & Full Filmography7 Titles
Drama Series - 2025, 16 episodes • as رهف
Hisham sneaks into the empire of a drug dealer in search of his missing sister, hiding behind a false loyalty. But when he falls in love with Karma, the rebellious daughter who faces her father, a spiral of love, revenge and secrets explodes threatening with destruction.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as ياسمين
In a context of suspense, events take place during the filming of a movie, where the main actor is found murdered, and when the investigator is called and finds in front of him three confessions of his killing, he must search for the real killer.
Drama Series - 2024, 16 episodes • as حنان
During World War II, Taj, the renowned boxer in Damascus, is accused of treason, tarnishing his honor and reputation. His life takes a drastic turn as he finds himself forced to engage in a fierce battle to reclaim his family, while Syria witnesses significant events leading up to independence.
Drama Series - 2022, 16 episodes • as جوى
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 - 2023, 16 episodes • as ملك نذير
The events revolve around the cruel and tyrannical Abu Nadhir, who seeks to control the lives of his family members without any regard for the psychological pain he causes them, while it becomes clear that there are secrets in his life and his past returns to haunt him.
Drama Series - 2026, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
It tells the personal story of an Emirati MMA fighter who defies his limitations and faces violent conflicts within the fighting world, intersecting with mafia elements, psychological entanglements, and police suspense. A former trainer stands by his side and tries to help him.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Amal
In the sweltering Arabian Gulf heat Ananda’s dreams of a better life than the one she left behind in India are shattered after her child is forgotten on a school bus. Armed with the dead child’s ashes, she stands up against society’s ‘invisible’ caste, demanding accountability and refusing the customary blood money.