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Updated: May 8, 2026
Name: Fouad Yammine
Date of Birth: February 24, 1986 (age 40 years)
Origin: Beirut, Lebanon
Gender: Male
Height (cm): 184 cm
Nationality: Lebanese
Occupation: Actor, Writer, Director, Theatre Performer, TV Host
Genres: Drama, Comedy, Theatre
Biography & Career:
Fouad Yammine is one of Lebanon's most beloved actors, writers, and storytellers, known for a rare ability to move audiences from laughter to deep emotion within a single scene. Born in Beirut and raised in a village in the Lebanese mountains, the artist developed a love for theatre and storytelling from a young age, eventually graduating from the Lebanese University and stepping into the spotlight in 2011 through the popular program "CHI NN" on Al Jadeed.
Theatre remains his greatest passion, where, as he says, "you can't cheat" and truth is shown in its most honest form. A natural-born hakawati (storyteller), Yammine has written, directed, and performed acclaimed plays like "Hayne el 3ayshe hek," captivating audiences at venues like the Sunflower Theater in Beirut. The family background is rooted in Lebanese village life, and details about the father and other relatives remain private. While wife is not officially confirmed, longtime partner in life and on stage Serena Chami has been by his side both creatively and personally for years.
When it comes to Fouad Yammine movies, the filmography includes critically acclaimed titles like The Insult, Very Big Shot, Perfect Strangers (Netflix's first Arabic-language original), The Farm, Bingo, Single Married Divorced, Mother Valley, Al Fil, and Arzé. TV shows with Fouad Yammine are equally impressive, with standout performances in Brando El Sharq, Tarteeb Khass, Prestige, El Nos, One Last Sin, and Third Party. Whether on stage, on screen, or behind the scenes as a writer and director, the artist continues to shape modern Lebanese storytelling with sincerity, humor, and heart.
Fouad Yammine Best Movies:
The Insult
Very Big Shot
Perfect Strangers
The Farm
Bingo
Single, Married, Divorced
Mother Valley
Al Fil
Arzé
6 Ayyam
Badaa Saat Fi Yawman Ma
El Harifa 2: El Remontada
Fouad Yammine Best TV Shows:
Brando El Sharq
Tarteeb Khass
Prestige
El Nos
One Last Sin
Third Party
CHI NN
