Amal Omran is one of the most outstanding, contemporary Syrian actresses. Born in 1969, she graduated from the acting department of the prestigious Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts in Damascus in 1989, and since then has acted in numerous plays, TV series and cinema films. Most recently in the play While I was waiting, which premiered at the Avignon Theater festival and has been touring Europe since. In addition to acting, Amal Omran has experience in teaching and directing drama.