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Zahrah Arafat.

زهرة عرفات

Zahrah Arafat — Actor
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Citizenship Bahrain
Age 56 yr Today

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TL;DR

Zahrah Arafat, born 8 November 1969 in Bahrain, is an actress best known for her role in the long-running Saudi comedy series Tash Ma Tash 1993. She also starred in Asdiqa Al-Tufula 2010 and Farah 2009. Her personal life includes three marriages. She is active on social media as @zahraarafatt.

Identity & family.

KIN · 1

Names, aliases, and relatives of Zahrah Arafat — birth name, kin, and personal ties.

Native Name زهرة عرفات
Aliases Zahra Arafat
SIBLINGS
Houria Arafat

At a glance.

STATS

Zahrah Arafat by the numbers — life, work, and family.

56 Age
22 Film credits

Who is Zahrah Arafat?

BIOGRAPHY

Zahrah Arafat — early life, career, personal life, and legacy.

Early life

Houria Arafat, Zahrah Arafat’s older sister, was also an actress. Zahrah was born on 8 November 1969 in Bahrain and grew up immersed in the culture that would later feature in her work. This familial connection to the performing arts likely influenced her pursuit of an acting career.

Career

In 1993, Zahrah Arafat gained recognition for her role in the Saudi comedy anthology Tash Ma Tash, a series that became a staple of Gulf television. Her career had begun in the early 1990s. She later appeared in the 2009 film Farah and the 2010 series Asdiqa Al-Tufula, further establishing her presence in the industry.

Personal life

Zahrah Arafat has been married three times. Her current husband is referred to as ?3, following previous marriages to ?1 and ?2. Her sister Houria Arafat is also an actress. Arafat is active on social media, with Instagram @zahraarafatt and Twitter @zahraarafattt.

Legacy

Tash Ma Tash, the Saudi series that began in 1993 and ran for many years, features Zahrah Arafat’s most recognized role. She also appeared in Asdiqa Al-Tufula 2010 and Farah 2009. On Instagram and Twitter, she maintains a presence for fan engagement.

Filmography.

FILMS · 22

Browse the complete filmography of Zahrah Arafat — every film, TV show, and documentary credit, ranked by popularity.

  1. Movie Poster for Gone Girl

    Gone Girl

  2. TV Poster for Ommi

    Ommi

  3. TV Poster for April's Fool

    April's Fool

  4. Movie Poster for Judgment Is Yours

    Judgment Is Yours

  5. Movie Poster for School of Block 13

    School of Block 13

  6. Movie Poster for Bo Mteh

    Bo Mteh

  7. Movie Poster for In a Blink

    In a Blink

  8. TV Poster for Kani Wa Mani

    Kani Wa Mani

  9. Movie Poster for Laylat Zafta

    Laylat Zafta

  10. Movie Poster for Ya Wash Ya Wash

    Ya Wash Ya Wash

  11. TV Poster for The Foundling

    The Foundling

  12. Movie Poster for I Will Not Live in My Wife's Robes

    I Will Not Live in My Wife's Robes

  13. Movie Poster for Oh Ball

    Oh Ball

  14. Movie Poster for Mabrook Ma Yakom

    Mabrook Ma Yakom

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