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Taaha could be identified as one of those rare individuals who dropped out of school for its lack of teaching him what he really wanted to learn about- finding his own self! He was born in Abu Dhabi, to Shah Sikkander Badusha, a doctor and Mahnaz Sikkander Badusha. He has an elder brother, Abid, who is a Civil Engineer from the University of Toronto, Canada.
Taaha's education has seen quite some globetrotting, to say the least. He studied at the Sherwood academy in Abu Dhabi till the 4th grade, then shifted to a boarding school called the Kodaikanal International School located at Tamil Nadu in India, where he continued his education for the next 3 years. Feeling homesick, he returned back to UAE but later shifted to Sharjah with his family, where he finished his schooling at Choueifat International School and Sharjah American School.
College life was short lived as he joined American University of Sharjah only for a Semester but dropped out of his Bachelor of Business Administration Course, as he "couldn't find himself in it". Three years later, he would take admissions to the New York Film Academy-School of Acting in Abu Dhabi, which would set the pedestal to create his own history of sorts.
For 3 years since the age of 18, Taaha worked with his Mother in their businesses of Human Resource, Construction, Real Estate, Building Materials, Import / Export and as a hobby did a few modelling assignments. Unfortunately when the financial crisis hit, he got out of business and ventured into acting. On completion of 6 months at NYFA in 2009, he was about to leave for Los Angeles to complete the remainder of his course. Taaha woke up one day to tell his mom that he wanted to visit Mumbai just for 2 days to see what Bollywood looks like, before he took off to LA but little did they know that Mumbai would never allow those two days to come to an end, as 6 months later, he would sign his Debut Film in the Lead with Yash Raj's Y Films - Luv Ka The End with Shraddha Kapoor as his Co-Star, in which he played an Anti-Hero, the first of a kind in the youth genre. Taaha was discovered by Bollywood's Famous Casting Director Shanoo Sharma while auditioning for the film.
Taaha was next chosen to play a teenage heartthrob in Karan Johar's "Gippi" which hit the screens in 2013 followed by his role as Jatin in the film Barkhaa.
Continuing his spree of being selected by top Production Houses, Taaha was next seen in the Excel Entertainment, Dharma Production and Eros International's Baar Baar Dekho in 2016 alongside Katrina Kaif and Sidharth Malhotra. He was critically appreciated for the role, especially in the phase where Taaha is seen playing a 55 year old. .
Taaha will next be seen in renowned Bollywood Actor Anupam Kher's Production "Gunday Aur Gudiya" where he is touted to play a Lead Character set in rural India. It has been anticipated that Taaha will be seen in a never seen before role in this film and the Director was impressed by his ability to mould himself in sync with the directors vision and script requirement that needed his role to have a complete rural makeover, physically and character wise.- Actress
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Yasmine Al-Bustami was born in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. She is an actress, known for The Originals (2013), Nashville (2012) and The Chosen (2017).- Born in the middle east, of Spanish, Japanese & Filipino decent. Raised in Queensland, Australia at nine years of age. Studied the sciences & philosophy and traveled the world early in life. Became a model at 25 for V M Gold Coast. Undertaken Screen Acting & Meisner Works for Promotional/Commercial and other digital content series.
- Rahman was born on 23 May 1967 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He is an actor, known for Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022), Ranam (2018) and Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two (2023).
- Since an early age, Mai Ezzidine was chosen to address the audiences at the nursery graduation party, even at the EGC school in Alexandria she was the leader of the school theatrical group. She had interests in arts too, she liked making portraits, this is not far from her family, as her Uncle Raouf Nassry, is the well known caricature artist in the famous Sabah El Kheir and Rosal Youssef Egyptian magazine. She recently graduated from the Faculty of Arts, Social Department.
Unlike many of her colleagues, the young Mai was determined to start an acting career. Back in 2001, she learnt that 'Mouhamed Fouad', the popular Egyptian singer was looking for a fresh new face to star opposite in his project film Rehlet Hob - aka A love journey. She took the initiative and asked director Mounir Radi - a friend of the family - to introduce her to Mouhamed El Nagar the director of the subject film.
El Nagar found in her a fresh pretty face and talent, in turn, he introduced her to Mouahmed Fouad who was also taken by her beauty, and he gave her first leading role.
Mai's second appearance was in TV series Ayna Qalbi - aka Where is my heart, and career began to develop after she was discovered in this most popular series.
The Sobki's brothers, the famous producers known for not missing a single chance, heard of her success, soon they made a phone call to Mai, and made her an offer she could not refuse. They offered her a challenging role, the role of a poor, uneducated girl. Desperate to jump-start her acting career, she accepted, especially when she knew that Abla Kamel and Mena Shalaby (whom she previously worked with in TV series (Ayna Qalbi) were going to be cast in the film.
By then, her name was known, and her talent was obviously clear, strings of roles followed, some came extremely good and some not. Director Magdy Abu Emeira, her discoverer, gave her another leading role in TV series Al Haqiqa Wa Al Sarab - aka The truth and the mirage; starring Fifi Abdu. Mai brilliantly played the role of Manal, Fifi's daughter.
Still believing in the importance of the big screen, she made another two films, which were not a success. She starred opposite Amer Mounib in film Kimo Wa Antimo, and then she starred solely in film Farah. Although these films failed, yet, Mai considers her role in film Farah as one of her best.
Lastly, Mai had three TV series aired during the month of Ramadan, Ya Ward Meen Yeshrereek, Leqaa Ala Al Hawa, and Mahmoud El Masry. Although working in three sets is so exhausting, she had to do it. She could not ignore the offer of the great star Samira Ahmed who called her to offer her a role in TV series Ya Ward Meen Yeshtereek.
Mai now pays more care in selecting her roles; she likes the challenge in playing new characters, regardless of the material profit. - Fouad Humaidan is an Arab actor & model, who completed his studies in Jordan, graduating with a BA degree in Hospitality Management. Born in the United Arab Emirates and then later moved to Jordan. he has been in Chicago for the past year practicing his craft at various acting/modeling workshops. He has participated in theatre work from a very young age and has continued on the actors path until recently he has managed to land a role in the upcoming film Dune 2. He has also made his mark as a model, walking the cat walk for a local Jordanian designer as well as modeling for Fashion/Jewelry brands. He hopes that his work might someday be able to bridge the gap between Arab and Western Cultures.
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Hadi Ka-Koush was born on 7 July 1983 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He is an actor and writer, known for The Bridge (2011), Nipskanalen (2017) and Ronal the Barbarian (2011).- Producer
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Kurt Barretto was born on 13 June 1990 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He is a producer and production manager, known for Star Trek Beyond (2016), Geostorm (2017) and Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015).- Editor
- Visual Effects
- Producer
Ahmed Shahm was born March 24, 1979 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, he studied Theory Of Music at Trinity College London, he graduated from Higher Cinema Institute Cairo in 2002, he's an editor, colorist and producer, known for Cairo, Visions Of Hope, Real Dreams (2007), Samarqand (2016), and (Zay Al Shams) 2019.- Director
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- Actor
Nawaf Al-Janahi, is an actor and a film director, who was born in Abu Dhabi (UAE) on 7 February 1977, to an Egyptian mother and an Emirati father. He started acting at 7, and at the age of 19 he moved to California (USA) to study the arts of cinema.
After returning to the UAE, Al-Janahi produced and directed award-winning independent short films which were recognized globally at many well known international film festivals. His last short film, "Mirrors of Silence", was highly celebrated by film critics and audiences alike, and has been officially selected in over 22 international film festivals around the world, frequently the only film from the United Arab Emirates represented.
His first feature length film, "The Circle", was screened in many international film festivals, and was described by film critics as "a major turning point in Emirati and Gulf cinema". Al-Janahi's second feature film "Sea Shadow" had its world premiere in Abu Dhabi Film Festival (2011), and was then released in cinemas across the Arabian Gulf. Competing with Hollywood blockbusters, the film reached in the 1st week the 2nd place in the top 5 movies in UAE, the biggest cinema market in the Arab world. Later, the film went on a global tour to over 22 countries, the most remarkable tour for an Emirati feature film to date.- Mai Selim is a Jordanian singer and actress. Born for a Jordanian father and a Lebanese mother. She studied business administration at the Naval Academy. She began her career as a singer, where she joined the Art World Record Company in 2004, the company has produced a number of albums and videos clips.
- Liam West was born on 30 January 1993 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. He is an actor, known for The Boys (2019), Fermata (2018) and Common Dwelling (2020).
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- Writer
Curtis Fernandez was born on 16 October 1973 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He is an actor and writer, known for The Astronaut (2012), Newtown Clown (2011) and Sydney Stories (2021). He is married to Lauren Clair. They have one child.- Director
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Razid Season is a Bangladeshi filmmaker based in New York. He was born in Abu Dhabi & raised in Dhaka. He also runs a non-profit film production company Image Maker Films Inc. He studied MFA (Filmmaking) at CUNY. He has received a number of awards for his films- the NYMAN Award, New York for three of his films- Maze, Statue of an Angel & Kaddish in 2018 & 2019, and Best Narrative Award from ISA Los Angeles for Maze in 2018 & Kaddish in 2020. His recent holocaust drama-thriller 'Kaddish' has been shown in a number of festivals around the world including the 43rd Asian American International Film Festival, New York.- Actor
- Director
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Nasser Ali Albahrani was born on April 3, 1994, in Abu Dhabi, UAE. He is widely known as "NasserTone". He is a director, cinematographer, photographer, & producer. Mostly known for his educational video series NasserTone Show (2018-) and for his work as a famous YouTuber & content creator on social media by his nickname NasserTone. Also, known for Events (2020), a reality TV show he worked on as a TV personality on Emarat TV Channel, with Abu Dhabi Media. His photography artwork has been exhibited in national & international galleries, including the Royal Geographical Society in London, UK. He is the CEO & Founder of NasserTone Advertising Services Company.- Producer
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Abdulla Ahmed Alzaabi was born on 4 August 1988 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He is a producer and actor, known for Renegades: Ominara (2021), Amityville Turkey Day (2024) and Cursed Waters.- Abdulla was born on 9 September 1899 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He was an actor, known for I Cover the War! (1937). He died on 9 June 1969 in Takam, Borneo.
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- Producer
- Director
Bharat was born and raised in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to parents Janardhanan Nair Saratchandran and Sailaja Sarat. He completed his schooling from Nilambur, Kerala, India. His fascination for theatrical direction began on high school enrolling himself on drama classes and skits during his high-school cultural activities. He is popularly known for his debut Directorial venture; Walking Mind (2015) which was an official selection at All Lights India International Film Festival (2015). He's also known for his contribution in the field of acting in 72 Model (2013), Radio Jockey (2013) and his upcoming film Roopantharam (2016) by the Kerala State-Award Winning Director; MB Padmakumar.- Sameer was born on 17 May 1978 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He is an actor, known for Dishoom (2016).
- Mohamed Al Janahi was born in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He was an actor, known for Sands of Eden (1998). He died on 20 June 2008 in Singapore.
- Hassan Hussein Jr. was born on 27 January 1989 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He is an actor, known for Dreamcatcher (2013) and Emotions: The Story of Adam (2015).
- Cinematographer
- Director
- Actor
Based in Madrid, working as producer. Hamed has a master's degree in film and television from Kadir Has University in Istanbul, graduating in 2017 and since then working in documentaries and filmmaking and moved from Turkey to Spain. his last film was about the Sufi community in Spain, which aired on air with ARTE.- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Editor
Mutaz Elneel was born on 29 May 1992 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. He is a cinematographer and editor, known for A living tree means a living planet (2019), The Choice (2016) and Athel (2020).- Mir Rizvi was born on 18 October 1989 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He is an actor, known for Randy to the Rescue (2012).
- Kulsoom Zakir was born on 1 October 1986 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. She is an actress, known for 9:11am (2012).
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Khalid Al-Mahmood was born on 3 November 1976 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He is a director and cinematographer, known for Don't Leave Me (2013), Sabeel (2010) and Ahlam fi sundook (2003).- Robbie Renwick was born on 21 July 1988 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.