Sherwan Haji Actor
Overview
NationalityFinland, Syria
LanguagesArabic – modern standard (mother tongue), Kurdish (mother tongue), Egyptian (fluent), Finnish (fluent), Turkish (good), English (basic), French (basic)
Born1985, Alhasake, Syria
Age range30 - 50
Height173 cm
Ethnic typesArabic, Central Asian / Eurasian, East Asian, Multi-ethnic, Southern European / Mediterranean (fair), Turkish/Kurdish, West Asian / Middle Eastern
Place of residenceHelsinki - Uusimaa (Finland), Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
MembershipsSuomen Näyttelijäliitto (Finland)
Contact
Skills/Talents
Languages Arabic – modern standard (mother tongue), Kurdish (mother tongue), Egyptian (fluent), Finnish (fluent), Turkish (good), English (basic), French (basic)
Dialects Mediterranean Region (good)
Accents Arabic (native accent), Kurdish (native accent), Middle Eastern (native accent), English (very good), Iraqi (very good), Turkish (very good), Egyptian (good)
Dance Break dancing (very good), Dance improvisation (good)
Musical instruments Bağlama (good), Dhol drums (basic), Guitar (basic)
Sports Billiards (very good), Cycling (very good), Fencing (very good), Fishing (very good), Shooting (very good), Soccer (very good), Stage fighting (very good), Sword Fighting (very good), Yoga (very good), Bowling (good), Swimming (good), Table Tennis (good), Basketball (basic), Tennis (basic)
Driving licences / Other permits Driver’s licence car
Appearance
Age range 30 - 50
Height 173 cm
Build Medium build
Weight 75 kg
Colour of eyes Brown
Colour of hair Dark brown
Hair style wavy medium long
Twin Yes
Look-alike No one and anyone.
Ethnic types Arabic, Central Asian / Eurasian, East Asian, Multi-ethnic, Southern European / Mediterranean (fair), Turkish/Kurdish, West Asian / Middle Eastern
Training
The Higher School of Dramatic Arts
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Acting and performing arts
Berlinale Talents
Berlinale Talents 2020 Alum
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama University of London
Short course in stage combat
Awards/Nominations
2018 East West - Golden Arch /Best Supporting Actor (Russian Federation) - Nomination
2018 Jussi Award - Best Leading Actor (Paras miespääosa) (Finland) - Nomination
2017 DFCC Best Actor (Ireland) - Award
2017 Dublin International Film Festival / Dublin Film Critics Award (Ireland) - Award
CV CV - Television & Streaming CV - Film CV - Theatre CV - Audio
CV - Television & Streaming
2023
Dark Hearts (Cœurs Noirs)
Network/Distributor: Amazon Prime Video
Television series
Action
Ziad Doueiri
Directed by
Commander Salar
Member of Ensemble
2020
Syke
Yellow Film & TV
Network/Distributor: Ruutu.fi & Nelonen.fi
Television series
Drama
Annika Grof
Directed by
Dr. Tarek
Guest Role
2020
Peacemaker
MRP Matila Rohr Productions Oy
Network/Distributor: YLE
Television series
Drama
Antti-Jussi Annila
Directed by
Turkish Police officer / dubb
Small Role
2019
Kaamos
Mogul Movies
Network/Distributor: Nelonen
Television series
Crime, Drama
Akseli Tuomivaara
Directed by
Rami
2018
Bullets
Vertigo Oy
Network/Distributor: Elisa Viihde
Television series
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Pete Riski
Directed by
Sayid
2019
Roba - Code of Honor
Yellow Film & TV
Network/Distributor: MTV3
Television series
Crime, Drama
Inari Niemi
Directed by
Sami Yaasin
2010
Family Deceleration ( مرسوم عائلي)
Dubai TV
Network/Distributor: Dubai TV
Comedy, Drama, Educational, Family, Informative
Maher Salibi
Directed by
Alaa علاء
Lead
2008
My Siblings and I (أنا وإخوتي)
Al-jazeera (Kids) TV
Network/Distributor: Al-jazeera (Kids) TV
Television series
Educational, Family, Kids' production
Samer Jabr
Directed by
The Jinn الجنّي
2008
Narcissi flower (زهرة النرجس)
Abu Dhabi TV
Network/Distributor: Abu Dhabi TV
Television series
Drama, Romance
Rami Hana
Directed by
Suhaib صهيب
2007
This World هذا العالم
Syria Drama
Network/Distributor: Syria Drama
Television series
Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance
Alaa Arabi Katbi
Directed by
Several roles in serie of short films
Guest Role
CV - Film
2025
Eagles of The Republic
Feature film (cinema)
Drama, Thriller
Tarek Salih
Directed by
Supporting Actor
2024
Elyas
Feature film (cinema)
Action
Florent Emilio Siri
Directed by
Supporting Actor
2023
Fallen Leaves
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Aki Kaurismaki
Directed by
Small Role
2021
Boy From Heaven
Feature film (cinema)
Crime, Drama
Tarek Salleh
Directed by
Soliman
Supporting Actor
2017
The Other Side of Hope
Sputnik Oy - Bufo - Pandora
Network/Distributor: The Match Factory
Feature film (cinema)
Comedy, Drama
Aki Kaurismaki
Directed by
Khaled Ali
Lead
CV - Theatre
2007
Roberto Zucco by By Bernard-Marie Koltès
The Higher Institute of Dramatic arts
Theatre: The Higher Institute of Dramatic arts
Theatre
Adventure, Biography, Crime, Drama
Manuel Jiji
Directed by
Roberto Zucco
Lead
2008
Harvesting Nights By Mahmoud Dyab ليالي الحصاد
The Higher Institute of Dramatic arts
Theatre: The Higher Institute of Dramatic arts
Theatre
Drama
Thamer Al-erbeed
Directed by
Sä'id سعيد
2006
King Lear by William Shakespeare
The Higher Institute of Dramatic arts
Theatre: The Higher Institute of Dramatic arts
Theatre
Drama
Fayez Qazaq
Directed by
The Fool
Supporting Lead
2005
As you like it
The Higher Institute of Dramatic arts
Theatre: The Higher Institute of Dramatic arts
Theatre
Drama, Romance
By William Shakespeare
Directed by
Orlando
CV - Audio
2016
Vaskivuorentie 20
YLE
Network/Distributor: YLE
Radio play/audiobook
Drama
Maija Ruuskanen
Directed by
Rahim
