Reem Abdullah(I)
- Actress
- Producer
Reem Abdullah (born February 20, 1987) is the most well known actresses
in Saudi Arabia. Coming from a traditional background, and having lived
her entire life in Saudi Arabia, she is praised as one of the few Saudi
actresses to challenge the strictly private role of women and go on to
become the Kingdom's foremost star. She started her career on the hit
show "Tash Ma Tash," a Saudi comedy series known for its liberal slant
and criticism of the extreme and intolerant ideologies within the
society. She continues to play leading roles in the most popular series
on Saudi television. In 2012, she was invited by the Saudi director
Haifaa Al-Mansour to star in "Wadjda". The first film shot inside the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Her performance received critical acclaim.
