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Jad Abu Ali is a Lebanese actor, director, film producer, and screenwriter. From his debut in "Maskoun" horror movie in 2012, he slowly, steadily, and wisely expanded his career. He had his breakout role in the Arab world as Jad Daher in the MBC drama series "Beirut Bride". He was the youngest actor among the first Arab cast starring in the Turkish drama (2018). He is also known for being the first Lebanese actor starring in a 7D Science Fiction Movie The last Meteor. He is the first Arab-Lebanese actor starring an Arab Amazon Prime series with his main role in Girl's Play (2023-2024).
He got a Master degree in Acting and Directing, and certified as an Acting Coach. He started his career in 2012, as one of the main actors in the worldwide winning horror movie (Maskoun) that has been mentioned in Hollywood Press, Jad has been honored with a special appreciation from the Lebanese President Michel Suleiman (2014). His career progressed with main roles in more than 31 series and movies since he was a teenager, he gained wider praise for his roles: Samurai the hacker in The Secret series (MBC 2021), Jad Daher in Beirut Bride (MBC 2018-2021), Jad in Girls Play (Amazon Prime 2024), Bilal in Nazret Hob (Rotana 2024), Bassel in Hasan Masri (Egypt cinemas 2023), Fady in Blood Oath (MBC Shahid 2020), Samer in Ward Joury (LBC 2016), Rami in Cello (MBC 2015), Rabih in Hayat School (MTV 2014).
In May 2022, Jad embarked on writing his first original feature film, Yanal, a project that encapsulates a decade of his experience in the entertainment industry. This ambitious endeavor marked his transition into filmmaking. In 2023, he completed the filming process, taking on dual roles as both the director and the leading actor.
Yanal premiered in December 2023 in cinemas across Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and the UAE. The film received further acclaim through its exclusive release on the STARZPLAY platform and its selection for the in-flight movie playlist of Qatar Airways, the world's top airline.
With this achievement, Jad became the youngest Arab actor to simultaneously write, direct, produce, and star in an Arab feature film, solidifying his status in the region's film industry.
Jad is a renowned voiceover artist with an impressive portfolio spanning over a decade, contributing his talents to prominent TV networks and platforms since 2012, including Netflix, National Geographic, Turner, MBC3, and Disney. He has voiced over 60 documentaries, cartoons, series, movies, and Xbox games, featuring iconic titles such as Scooby-Doo, Superman, The Little Mermaid, World War II, and Superboy.
In addition to his artistic achievements, Jad is the only Arab actor to hold more than 17 patented inventions across various fields, including technology, applications, mechanics, electronics, and robotics.
A polyglot fluent in Arabic, English, French, and Turkish, Jad has also demonstrated his versatility in drawing, sculpting, songwriting, music video directing, playing instruments, and design. His diverse talents and innovative spirit continue to set him apart in multiple creative and technical domains.
He is an active member in the Lebanese and Egyptian actors syndicate.
